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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 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.
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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 |
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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 | |
| 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 |
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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 |
See also
In Spanish: Nesta Cooper para niños
