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Sylvia Hoeks
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Hoeks at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
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| Born | 1 June 1983 Maarheeze, North Brabant, Netherlands
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| Education | Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
Sylvia Hoeks was born on June 1, 1983, in the Netherlands. She is a talented Dutch actress and used to be a model. Many people know her from her roles in big movies like Blade Runner 2049 and The Girl in the Spider's Web.
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Growing Up and Learning Acting
Sylvia Hoeks grew up in a town called Maarheeze in the Netherlands. After finishing high school, she went to the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts. This is a special school where people learn how to act.
Besides her native language, Dutch, Sylvia also speaks German, French, and English. This helps her act in movies and TV shows made in different countries.
Sylvia's Acting Journey
Sylvia started her career very early. When she was just 14, a modeling agency called Elite Model Management discovered her. Her first job was on the cover of Elle Girl magazine. She traveled around Europe as a model for several years while still in high school.
Early Roles in the Netherlands
After finishing her acting school, Sylvia quickly got a main role in a Dutch TV movie called Staatsgevaarlijk. In 2005, she appeared in the series Gooische Vrouwen. She also had a big role in the thriller series Vuurzee.
Her big break came with the movie Duska in 2007. For this role, she won a Golden Calf. This award is like the Dutch version of an Academy Award. She won it for Best Supporting Actress.
After Duska, she played Julia in The Storm (2009). She also played the main character in Tirza (2010). Sylvia continued to star in Dutch films like The Gang of Oss (2011) and The Girl and Death (2012).
Moving to International Films
In 2013, Sylvia got her first international role in the film The Best Offer. She played Claire Ibbetson in this movie. This was a big step for her career.
She also starred in Dutch TV shows. These included Bloedverwanten from 2010 to 2014. She was also in the thriller series Overspel from 2011 to 2015.
Big Hollywood Roles
Sylvia became known worldwide for her role as Luv in the 2017 science fiction movie Blade Runner 2049. To prepare for this role, she trained very hard. She worked out with weights and practiced martial arts for six hours a day, six days a week!
She also appeared in the action film Renegades. In 2018, Sylvia played Camilla Salander in the thriller The Girl in the Spider's Web. This movie is a sequel to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Since 2019, Sylvia has been playing Queen Kane in the Apple TV+ drama series See. This show is set in a future where most people have lost their sight.
Upcoming Projects
Sylvia Hoeks is set to star in a new thriller movie called Berlin Nobody. This movie started filming in September 2022. It is produced by Ridley Scott's company, Scott Free Productions. She will also play Anna Nicole Smith in a movie called Hurricana.
Awards and Recognition
Sylvia Hoeks has won several awards for her acting:
- 2007: She won a Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Duska.
- 2009: She received the Best Actress award at the Festroia International Film Festival for The Storm.
- 2011: She was honored with the Shooting Stars Award.
- 2014: She won the Sylvia Kristel Award.
- 2017: She was nominated for IGN's Best of 2017 Award for her role in Blade Runner 2049.
See also
In Spanish: Sylvia Hoeks para niños
