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Sophie Nélisse
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Nélisse in 2019
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Marie-Sophie Nélisse
March 27, 2000 Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Relatives | Isabelle Nélisse (sister) |
Sophie Nélisse, born on March 27, 2000, is a talented actress from Canada. She is famous for her award-winning role in the movie Monsieur Lazhar (2011). She also played Liesel Meminger in the film The Book Thief (2013). More recently, she stars as young Shauna in the TV show Yellowjackets (2021-present).
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Early Life and Family
Sophie Nélisse was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on March 27, 2000. Her family is of French-Canadian background. When Sophie was four, her family moved to Montreal, Quebec.
Sophie's mother, Pauline Belhumeur, stopped her job as a teacher in 2013. She became a talent manager for both Sophie and her younger sister, Isabelle Nélisse. Sophie speaks both French and English very well.
Acting Career Highlights
Sophie first trained in gymnastics, hoping to go to the Olympics. She joined a talent agency to earn money for her training. However, after getting a big role in The Book Thief, she decided to focus on acting instead. She also became good friends with her co-star from that movie, Nico Liersch.
Sophie has won several awards for her acting. She received a Genie Award and a Jutra Award for her role in Monsieur Lazhar. She was also nominated for a Young Artist Award for her performance in Monsieur Lazhar.
She had a regular role in the Quebec TV show Les Parents. In 2015, she played the main character in the film The Great Gilly Hopkins. In 2016, Sophie attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time to present the Canadian thriller movie Mean Dreams.
The Toronto International Film Festival chose Sophie as one of their "Rising Stars" in 2016. This program helps young actors develop their skills and meet people in the film industry. After finishing high school in 2017, Sophie decided to focus on her acting career instead of going to college right away.
Family Life
Sophie's younger sister, Isabelle Nélisse, is also an actress. Isabelle is known for her roles in movies like Mama and The Tale. The sisters have also acted together in several projects, including Mirador, Wait Till Helen Comes, and Worst Case, We Get Married.
Key Film Roles
Sophie Nélisse has starred in many films:
- 2011: Monsieur Lazhar as Alice L'Écuyer. This role won her a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Jutra Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- 2013: The Book Thief as Liesel Meminger. For this role, she won a Satellite Award for Best Breakthrough Performance and a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress.
- 2015: The Great Gilly Hopkins as Gilly Hopkins.
- 2016: Mean Dreams as Casey Caraway. This film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
- 2019: 47 Meters Down: Uncaged as Mia.
- 2020: The Kid Detective as Caroline.
- 2023: Irena's Vow as Irena Gut. This movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Television Appearances
Sophie has also appeared in several TV shows:
- 2011–2016: Les Parent as Zoé (recurring role).
- 2012: Vertige as Rosalie Roussel (main cast).
- 2021–present: Yellowjackets as Teenage Shauna Shipman (main role).
Awards and Nominations
Sophie Nélisse has received several awards and nominations for her acting:
- 2013: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in an International Feature Film – Young Actress for Monsieur Lazhar.
- 2014: Nominated for a Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Actor/Actress for The Book Thief.
- 2014: Won a Breakthrough Performance Award for The Book Thief.
- 2014: Won a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film for The Book Thief.
See also
In Spanish: Sophie Nélisse para niños
