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Marissa Gibson, born around 1995, is an actress from Australia. She is well-known for playing the main character, Delilah, in the 2009 movie Samson and Delilah. This film won the important Caméra d'Or award at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. It also won Best Film at the 2009 AFI Awards.

About Marissa Gibson

Marissa grew up in Alice Springs, a town in Australia. She lived there with her uncle, aunt, and grandmother. Her grandmother, Mitjili Napanangka Gibson, even played her grandmother in the movie! Marissa went to high school in Alice Springs but left when she was in Year 11.

She is very good with languages. Marissa can speak three languages: Warlpiri, Luritja, and English. She also learned some Japanese.

Before living in Alice Springs, Marissa lived in Kintore. There, she saw what life was like in very remote communities. This experience helped her understand the story told in the film Samson and Delilah.

In 2012, Marissa Gibson had a child with her partner.

Awards and Recognitions

Marissa Gibson has received several awards and nominations for her acting:

2009: Deadly Awards: Female Actor of the Year - NOMINATED
2009: IF Awards: Best Actress - WON
2009: AFI Awards: Best Lead Actress - NOMINATED
2009: AFI Awards: Young Actor Award - JOINT WINNER

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