Sophia Di Martino facts for kids
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Sophia Di Martino
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| Born | 15 November 1983 Nottingham, England
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| Alma mater | University of Salford (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse(s) | Will Sharpe |
| Children | 2 |
Sophia Di Martino is an English actress. She is well-known for playing Sylvie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV show Loki. This role helped her win two MTV Movie & TV Awards. She was also nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award. Sophia has also starred in other TV shows. These include Flowers (2016–2018) and Casualty (2009–2011).
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Sophia Di Martino's Early Life and Education
Sophia Di Martino was born in Nottingham, England. She grew up in a place called Attenborough. She is partly Italian. Sophia went to Chilwell Comprehensive School. There, she studied performing arts. Later, she earned a degree in media and performance. She got this degree from the University of Salford.
Sophia Di Martino's Acting Career
Sophia Di Martino has worked in many areas. These include television, movies, theatre, and music.
Television Roles
On Channel 4's show Flowers, she played Amy Flowers. She was also Amber in Mount Pleasant. In Friday Night Dinner, she appeared as Emma. She played Miss Parkwood in 4 O'Clock Club in 2014.
From 2009 to 2011, Sophia was a regular on Casualty. She played the character of Pauline "Polly" Emmerson. In 2018, she was in the TV movie Click & Collect.
Starring in Loki
In 2019, Sophia was chosen for a big role. She played Sylvie in the Disney+ show Loki. The first season of Loki started in June 2021. It finished in July of the same year. Sophia won awards for her work on Loki. She won Best Breakthrough Performance. She also won Best Team with Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson. The second season of Loki began in October 2023.
Other Projects
Sophia Di Martino also co-hosts a podcast. It is called True Spies.
Sophia Di Martino's Personal Life
Sophia Di Martino is married to actor and writer Will Sharpe. They have been together since 2009. They have two children. Their first child was born in 2019. Their second child was born in 2021.
Selected Filmography
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Black Pond | Rachel | |
| 2015 | A Royal Night Out | Phoebe | |
| 2016 | The Darkest Universe | Eva | |
| 2018 | Click & Collect | Claire | |
| 2019 | Yesterday | Carol | |
| 2021 | Sweetheart | Lucy | |
| The Electrical Life of Louis Wain | Judith | ||
| 2024 | Witches | Documentary | |
| The Radleys | Lorna | ||
| TBA | Blueberry Inn | Filming |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Holby City | Gemma Walker | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Doctors | Natalie James | 1 episode |
| 2006 | New Street Law | Ella | 1 episode |
| Strictly Confidential | Roanna | 1 episode | |
| 2007–2009 | Ideal | Helena | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Heartbeat | Wendy | 1 episode |
| The Marchioness Disaster | Erika Spotswood | TV movie | |
| 2008 | The Royal Today | Gemma Pennant | Main cast |
| Spooks: Code 9 | Harpie Girlfriend | 1 episode | |
| Survivors | Simone | 1 episode | |
| 2009 | Boy Meets Girl | Fashion Student | 1 episode |
| 2009–2011 | Casualty | Polly Emmerson / Shauna Milsom | Main cast; 83 episodes |
| 2010 | The Road to Coronation Street | Josie Scott | TV movie |
| 2012 | Eternal Law | Lucy Orchard | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Great Night Out | Mabel | 1 episode |
| Southcliffe | Micki | 1 episode | |
| Mount Pleasant | Amber | 8 episodes | |
| 2014 | Friday Night Dinner | Emma | 1 episode |
| 4 O'Clock Club | Miss Emma Parkwood | 10 episodes | |
| 2015 | Hetty Feather | Hannah Prestwick | 1 episode |
| The Job Lot | Jodie | 1 episode | |
| 2016 | Midsomer Murders | Amber Layard | 1 episode |
| 2016–2018 | Flowers | Amy Flowers | Main cast |
| 2017 | Hidden America with Jonah Ray | Emma | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Into the Badlands | Lily | 2 episodes |
| Click & Collect | Claire | TV movie | |
| 2020 | Silent Witness | DCI Claire Ashby | 2 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | Loki | Sylvie | Main cast |
| 2022–2024 | Peacock | Blue | 6 episodes |
Awards and Nominations
Sophia Di Martino has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | The Lost Films of Bloody Nora | Berlin Independent Film Festival | Best UK Short Film | Won | |
| 2022 | Loki | Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Superhero Series | Nominated | |
| MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Won | |||
| Best Team (with Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson) | Won | ||||
| Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Critics' Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Sophia Di Martino para niños
