Sophia Di Martino facts for kids
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Sophia Di Martino
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Born | Nottingham, England
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15 November 1983
Alma mater | University of Salford (BA) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2004–present |
Spouse(s) | Will Sharpe |
Children | 2 |
Sophia Di Martino (born 15 November 1983) is an English actress. She is best known for playing the character Sylvie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series Loki (2021–2023). For this role, she won two MTV Movie & TV Awards. She also had important roles in the TV shows Flowers (2016–2018) and Casualty (2009–2011).
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About Sophia Di Martino
Early Life and Education
Sophia Di Martino was born in Nottingham, England. She grew up in a town called Attenborough. Her family background is partly Italian.
She went to Chilwell Comprehensive School. There, she studied performing arts. After school, she went to the University of Salford. She earned a degree in media and performance.
Acting Career Highlights
Sophia Di Martino has worked in TV shows, movies, and theatre. She has also been involved in music projects.
One of her early roles was Amy Flowers in the TV show Flowers. She also played Eva in the 2016 movie The Darkest Universe. You might have seen her as Amber in Mount Pleasant. She also appeared in Friday Night Dinner as Emma.
From 2009 to 2011, she was a regular on the TV show Casualty. She played the character Pauline "Polly" Emmerson.
Starring in Loki
In 2019, Sophia Di Martino was chosen for a big role. She became Sylvie in the Disney+ show Loki. The first season of Loki started in June 2021.
For her work in Loki, she won two awards at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards. She won for "Best Breakthrough Performance." She also won "Best Team" with her co-stars Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson. The second season of Loki came out in October 2023.
Sophia Di Martino also helps host a podcast called True Spies.
Personal Life
Sophia Di Martino is married to actor and writer Will Sharpe. They have been together since 2009. They have two children, born in 2019 and 2021.
Selected Film and TV Roles
Sophia Di Martino has been in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film Appearances
- 2011: Black Pond as Rachel
- 2015: A Royal Night Out as Phoebe
- 2016: The Darkest Universe as Eva
- 2019: Yesterday as Carol
- 2021: Sweetheart as Lucy
- 2021: The Electrical Life of Louis Wain as Judith
Television Appearances
- 2004: Holby City as Gemma Walker
- 2005: Doctors as Natalie James
- 2009–2011: Casualty as Polly Emmerson
- 2013: Mount Pleasant as Amber
- 2014: Friday Night Dinner as Emma
- 2016–2018: Flowers as Amy Flowers
- 2021–2023: Loki as Sylvie
Awards and Nominations
Sophia Di Martino has been recognized for her acting.
- In 2022, she won "Best Breakthrough Performance" at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards for Loki.
- She also won "Best Team" at the same awards for Loki, sharing it with Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson.
- She has been nominated for other awards, including the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
See also
In Spanish: Sophia Di Martino para niños