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Nesta Cooper
Born
Nesta Marlee Cooper

(1993-12-11) December 11, 1993 (age 31)
Occupation Actress
Spouse(s) Peter Van Auker

Nesta Marlee Cooper is a talented Canadian actress. She was born on December 11, 1993. Nesta is well-known for her roles in movies and TV shows. She played Dani Barnes in the film Reality High. She was also Shannon in The Edge of Seventeen.

From 2016 to 2018, Nesta had a main role in the TV series Travelers. She played Carly Shannon. Later, from 2019 to 2022, she starred as Haniwa in the Apple TV+ show See.

Nesta's Early Life and Moves

Nesta Cooper was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. When she was seven years old, her family moved. They went to Courtenay, British Columbia.

Nesta always loved the arts. She looked for every chance to act. After finishing high school, she moved again. This time, she went to Vancouver. She hoped to find more acting jobs there.

Nesta's Acting Career

Nesta Cooper started her TV career in 2013. She appeared in two episodes of the series Cult. Her first movie role was in 2015. She acted in the film Diablo.

Playing Carly in Travelers

From 2016 to 2018, Nesta played Carly Shannon. This was in the science fiction series Travelers. In the show, special agents travel back in time. They try to stop society from falling apart. These agents are called "travelers."

Their minds are sent into the bodies of people who are about to die. This helps them not change the past too much. Carly is the team's planner. She takes on the life of a single mom.

Starring as Haniwa in See

From 2019 to 2022, Nesta had a main role in See. This show is on Apple TV+. It is set in a future world where most people cannot see.

Nesta played Haniwa. She is one of two children who can see. Haniwa is strong and determined. She is also very curious about her family's past.

Nesta's Personal Life

Nesta Cooper started dating Peter Van Auker. He worked as a producer on the movie Reality High. They began their relationship after the movie finished filming in 2016.

Nesta's Filmography

Movies Nesta Has Been In

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Diablo Rebecca Carver
2016 The Edge of Seventeen Shannon
2017 Barbie Video Game Hero Gaia Voice only
Curious Females Nikki Short
Reality High Dani Barnes
2018 The Miracle Season Lizzie Ackerman
2021 Bliss Emily Wittle
2024 Kemba Kemba Smith

TV Shows Nesta Has Been In

Year Title Role Notes
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

See also

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