Sylvia Hoeks facts for kids
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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 (born 1 June 1983) is a Dutch actress and former model. She is famous around the world for her roles in major movies like Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018).
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Early Life and Learning
Sylvia Hoeks grew up in a town called Maarheeze in the Netherlands. After she finished high school, she went to a special school for acting called the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Besides her home language of Dutch, Hoeks is very skilled with languages. She can also speak German, French, and English. This has helped her act in movies and shows made in different countries.
Career in Modeling and Acting
Starting as a Model
When she was just 14 years old, Hoeks was discovered by the famous modeling agency Elite Model Management. Her first big job was appearing on the cover of Elle Girl magazine. For several years, she worked as a model across Europe while still going to high school.
Success in the Netherlands
After graduating from acting school, Hoeks quickly began her acting career. She had a main part in a Dutch TV movie and later appeared in the TV series Gooische Vrouwen. She also had a leading role in a thriller series called Vuurzee.
Her big break in movies came in 2007 with the film Duska. For her performance, she won a Golden Calf, which is the Dutch version of an Academy Award, for Best Supporting Actress. This award showed that she was a very talented actress. After that, she starred in more Dutch films, including The Storm (2009) and Tirza (2010).
Becoming an International Star
In 2013, Hoeks acted in her first international movie, The Best Offer. This opened the door for her to work on bigger projects outside of the Netherlands.
Her most famous international role was as the replicant Luv in the science fiction movie Blade Runner 2049 (2017). To prepare for this tough role, she trained hard for six hours a day, six days a week. She lifted weights and learned martial arts.
In 2018, she played another major role as Camilla Salander in the thriller The Girl in the Spider's Web. From 2019 to 2022, she starred as the powerful Queen Kane in the Apple TV+ series See.
Hoeks continues to work on exciting film projects. She starred in the 2024 thriller A Sacrifice with Eric Bana and Sadie Sink. She also took on the role of the famous model Anna Nicole Smith in the movie Hurricanna.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Frankie | Rumina | |
| 2007 | Duska | The Girl | |
| 2008 | Tiramisu | Vanessa | |
| 2009 | The Storm | Julia | |
| 2010 | Tirza | Tirza | |
| 2011 | The Gang of Oss | Johanna van Heesch | |
| 2012 | Vatertage – Opa über Nacht | Debbie | |
| The Girl and Death | Elise | ||
| 2013 | The Best Offer | Claire Ibbetson | |
| Bros Before Hos | Anna | ||
| 2017 | Whatever Happens | Hannah | |
| Blade Runner 2049 | Luv | ||
| Renegades | Lara Simic | ||
| 2018 | All the Devil's Men | Leigh | |
| The Girl in the Spider's Web | Camilla Salander | ||
| 2021 | Plan A | Anna | |
| 2024 | A Sacrifice | Nina | |
| It Doesn't Matter | N/A | Executive producer | |
| 2025 | Mother | Sister Agnieszka | Post-production |
| TBA | Seacole | Florence Nightingale | Post-production |
| TBA | Hurricanna | Anna Nicole Smith | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Staatsgevaarlijk | Nicolette | Television film |
| 2005–2009 | Vuurzee | Sonja Looman | Main role (24 episodes) |
| 2006 | Gooische Vrouwen | Lucy | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | Taartman | Tara | Television film |
| 2009–2013 | 't Schaep met de 5 pooten | Ellie de Beer | 3 episodes |
| 2010–2014 | Bloedverwanten | Antje Zwager | Main role (24 episodes) |
| 2011–2015 | Overspel | Iris van Erkel-Hoegaarde | Main role (32 episodes) |
| 2016 | Berlin Station | Claudia Gartner | 2 episodes |
| 2019–2022 | See | Queen Kane | Main role |
| 2024 | Twilight of the Gods | Sigrid | Main role, voice |
Awards and Recognition
Here are some of the awards Sylvia Hoeks has won for her acting:
- 2007: Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actress for Duska
- 2009: Best Actress at the Festroia International Film Festival for The Storm
- 2011: Shooting Stars Award, which honors young European actors
- 2014: Sylvia Kristel Award
- 2017: Nominated for IGN's Best of 2017 Award for Best Supporting Performer in a Movie for Blade Runner 2049
See also
In Spanish: Sylvia Hoeks para niños
