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Nesta Cooper
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Nesta Marlee Cooper
December 11, 1993 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Peter Van Auker |
Nesta Marlee Cooper, born on December 11, 1993, is a talented Canadian actress. She is well-known for her roles as Dani Barnes in the movie Reality High and Shannon in The Edge of Seventeen. From 2016 to 2018, Nesta played a main character named Carly Shannon in the TV series Travelers. Later, from 2019 to 2022, she starred as Haniwa in the Apple TV+ show, See.
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Growing Up and Learning
When Nesta was seven years old, she moved to Courtenay, British Columbia, with her parents. She always looked for chances to work in the arts. After finishing high school, she moved to Vancouver. This move helped her find more opportunities in films and TV shows.
Nesta's Acting Journey
Nesta Cooper's first TV role was in 2013. She appeared in two episodes of a series called Cult. Her first movie role came in 2015, in the film Diablo.
Early Projects and Short Films
In early 2015, Nesta also worked behind the scenes. She was a production assistant for a short film. This film showed off a bridal collection. The short film was released online in May 2015.
Starring in Travelers
From 2016 to 2018, Nesta played Carly Shannon in the science fiction series Travelers. In the show, special agents called "travelers" go back in time. They take over the bodies of people who are about to die. This helps them prevent big problems in the future. Nesta's character, Carly, was the team's planner. She lived as a single mom in the present day.
Playing Haniwa in See
Nesta Cooper also had a main role in Apple TV+'s show See. This series, which ran from 2019 to 2022, is set in a world where most people are blind. Nesta played Haniwa, one of two children who could see. Haniwa was strong, determined, and proud. She was also more curious and rebellious than her twin brother, Kofun.
Nesta's Life Outside Acting
Nesta Cooper started dating Peter Van Auker after filming Reality High. Peter was an associate producer for that movie. They began their relationship in November 2016.
Nesta Cooper's Roles
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Diablo | Rebecca Carver | |
| 2016 | The Edge of Seventeen | Shannon | |
| 2017 | Barbie Video Game Hero | Gaia | Voice only |
| Curious Females | Nikki | Short film | |
| Reality High | Dani Barnes | ||
| 2018 | The Miracle Season | Lizzie Ackerman | |
| 2021 | Bliss | Emily Wittle | |
| 2024 | Kemba | Kemba Smith |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Cult | Young Sakelik | 2 episodes |
| The Haunting Hour: The Series | Lizzie | Episode: "Dead Bodies" | |
| 2014–2015 | Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce | Teacher | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Supernatural | Bartender | Episode: "There's No Place Like Home" |
| So You Said Yes | Young Bride | TV movie | |
| The Returned | Megan | 2 episodes | |
| Heroes Reborn: Dark Matters | Dahlia | 2 episodes | |
| Unreal | Assistant Molly | 2 episodes | |
| Ties That Bind | Liz | Episode: "It Doesn't Show" | |
| 2015–2016 | Heroes Reborn | Dahlia | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | The Magicians | Gretchen | Episode: "The Strangled Heart" |
| Motive | Stacey Edmonds | Episode: "The Scorpion and the Frog" | |
| The 100 | Shay | Episode: "Red Sky at Morning" | |
| 2016–2018 | Travelers | Carly Shannon | Main role |
| 2017 | S.W.A.T. | Desiree Watson | Episode: "Imposters" |
| 2018 | Spy Kids: Mission Critical | Claudia "Scorpion" Floop | Main role |
| Supergirl | Tanya | 2 episodes | |
| 2019 | Where's Waldo | Anesu | Episode: "Victoria Falls & Winters" |
| 2019–2022 | See | Haniwa | Main role |
| 2025 | ... Thief | Michelle | Upcoming miniseries |
See also
In Spanish: Nesta Cooper para niños
