Quintessa Swindell facts for kids
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Quintessa Swindell
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Swindell in 2022
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| Born | February 8, 1997 New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Quintessa Swindell (born February 8, 1997) is an American actor. They are known for playing Tabitha Foster in the Netflix teen show Trinkets. Quintessa also played Maxine Hunkel / Cyclone in the 2022 superhero movie Black Adam. They had a small part as Anna in the HBO series Euphoria.
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Acting Career
Quintessa Swindell started acting in 2019. Their first role was Anna in the HBO TV show Euphoria. This was in an episode called "The Trials and Tribulations of Trying To Pee While Depressed".
In the same year, Swindell got a main role in the Netflix teen drama Trinkets. They played the character Tabitha Foster. Swindell also appeared in the movie Voyagers. This film starred actors like Colin Farrell and Tye Sheridan.
In December 2020, Quintessa was chosen for a big role. They became Cyclone in the DCEU movie Black Adam. This movie featured Dwayne Johnson as the main character. In 2021, Swindell also played Laila in the fourth season of the HBO show In Treatment. Later, Swindell acted in the movie Master Gardener. They worked alongside Joel Edgerton and Sigourney Weaver in this film.
About Quintessa's Life
Quintessa Swindell grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They went to high school at the Governor's School for the Arts in Norfolk, Virginia. Quintessa identifies as nonbinary. This means they do not see themselves as only a boy or only a girl. They use "they/he" as their pronouns.
Quintessa was raised by their father. They have shared that it was sometimes hard to fit in. This was because of their gender identity and race. Swindell has also said that it can be difficult to find acting roles that match their identity. This is because they do not always fit common ideas about nonbinary people. However, Quintessa was happy to play a girl in Trinkets. This show explored what it means to be Black, which connected with Quintessa's own background.
Movies and TV Shows
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | Voyagers | Julie | |
| Granada Nights | Amelia | ||
| 2022 | Master Gardener | Maya | |
| Black Adam | Maxine Hunkel / Cyclone |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Euphoria | Anna | Episode: "The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed" |
| 2019–2020 | Trinkets | Tabitha Foster | Main role |
| 2021 | In Treatment | Laila | Main role (season 4) |
| 2025 | Prime Target | Taylah Sanders | Upcoming miniseries |
Awards
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | |
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| Black Reel Awards | 2023 | Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Male | Black Adam | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Quintessa Swindell para niños
