Lashana Lynch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lashana Lynch
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| Born | 27 November 1987 Hammersmith, London, England
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| Alma mater | Arts Educational School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse(s) | Zackary Momoh |
Lashana Lynch, born on November 27, 1987, is a talented British actress. She became well-known for her role as Rosaline Capulet in the TV show Still Star-Crossed in 2017. In 2022, she won the BAFTA Rising Star Award, which is a big honor.
Lashana has starred in many popular films and TV series. These include the James Bond movie No Time to Die (2021), Matilda the Musical (2022), and The Woman King (2022). She also appeared in Bob Marley: One Love (2024) and the TV series Day of the Jackal (2024). Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) know her as Maria Rambeau, a role she first played in Captain Marvel (2019).
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Early Life and Education
Lashana Lynch was born in Hammersmith, London, England. Her family comes from Jamaica. She went to Twyford CofE High School and later studied acting at the ArtsEd drama school in London. This training helped her prepare for her acting career.
Acting Career Highlights
Lashana Lynch started her film career in 2012 with the drama movie Fast Girls. In this film, she played a runner on a British team. The movie was even shown at the Cannes Film Festival. She also appeared in the BBC TV film The 7.39.
Early Television Roles
Lashana has been in several TV shows. She appeared in Silent Witness and Death in Paradise. In 2015, she was a regular cast member in the BBC comedy show Crims. That same year, she also starred in a play called Educating Rita. Critics praised her performance, calling it "dazzlingly fresh."
Breakthrough Roles
In 2016, Lashana got a main role as Rosaline Capulet in the American TV series Still Star-Crossed. This show was produced by the famous Shonda Rhimes.
A big moment in her career came in 2019 when she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She played Maria Rambeau, an Air Force pilot and a single mom, in the movie Captain Marvel. Around the same time, she also appeared in the British science fiction comedy The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud. In 2020, she received an award at the Black Women in Hollywood Awards.
Becoming 007
In 2021, Lashana took on a very famous role in the James Bond film No Time to Die. She played Nomi, a new 007 agent. This was a big deal because it meant a woman was holding the 007 title in the movie series. This change made headlines around the world.
Recent Projects
Lashana continued her work in the Marvel Universe in 2022. She played a different version of Maria Rambeau in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In this movie, her character became Captain Marvel in another universe.
Also in 2022, Lashana starred in the historical movie The Woman King. She played Izogie, a brave warrior in an all-female army called the Agojie. This army was part of the Kingdom of Dahomey in Africa. She also played Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical that year.
In 2023, Lashana appeared again as Maria Rambeau in The Marvels. She was seen in a flashback and also in a special scene at the end of the movie as a superhero called Binary. In 2024, she played Rita Marley in the movie Bob Marley: One Love. She also voiced the main character, Brianna Young, in the video game Directive 8020. This was her first time working on a video game. She also played Bianca Pullman, an MI6 agent, in the British TV series The Day of the Jackal.
Film and Television Appearances
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Fast Girls | Belle Newman | |
| 2013 | Powder Room | Laura | |
| 2016 | Brotherhood | Ashanti | |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | Maria Rambeau | |
| 2020 | The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud | Shee | |
| 2021 | No Time to Die | Nomi | |
| Ear for Eye | US Female | ||
| 2022 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Maria Rambeau / Captain Marvel (Earth-838) | |
| The Woman King | Izogie | ||
| Matilda the Musical | Miss Honey | ||
| 2023 | The Marvels | Maria Rambeau / Binary | Cameo |
| 2024 | Bob Marley: One Love | Rita Marley | |
| 2027 | Children of Blood and Bone  |
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Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | The Bill | Precious Miller | Episode: "Man Down" |
| 2013 | Silent Witness | Shona Benson | Episodes: "Trust: Part 1", "Trust: Part 2" |
| 2014 | The 7.39 | Kerry Wright | Television film |
| Atlantis | Areto | Episode: "Telemon" | |
| 2015 | Death in Paradise | Jasmine Laymon | Episode: "The Perfect Murder" |
| Crims | Gemma | 5 episodes | |
| 2016 | Doctors | Leah Gattis | Episodes: "Nighthawks: Part One", "Nighthawks: Part Two" |
| 2017 | Still Star-Crossed | Rosaline Capulet | 7 episodes |
| 2018–2021 | Bulletproof | Arjana Pike | 6 episodes |
| 2024 | The Day of the Jackal | Bianca Pullman | 10 episodes |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2026 | Directive 8020 | Brianna Young | Likeness Voice |
Awards and Recognition
Lashana Lynch has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
- In 2022, she won the prestigious BAFTA Rising Star Award. This award recognizes young actors who have shown great talent.
- She was also nominated for a Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actress in an Action Movie for her role in No Time to Die.
- For her work in The Woman King, she was nominated for a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble.
- She has also received multiple nominations from the NAACP Image Awards, which celebrate the achievements of people of color in film, television, and music.
See also
In Spanish: Lashana Lynch para niños
