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Thalissa Teixeira
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Thalissa Teixeira
1992/1993 Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
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| Alma mater | Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Thalissa Teixeira (born in 1992 or 1993) is a talented British actress and filmmaker. She started her acting journey in theatre plays. She even received a nomination for an Ian Charleson Award for her stage work. Later, she became well-known for her role in the BBC TV show Trigonometry. In 2021, Screen International magazine recognized her as a "Star of Tomorrow," meaning she's a rising talent to watch!
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Early Life and Training
Thalissa Teixeira was born in Bradford, England. Her mother is British, and her father is from Salvador, Brazil. She spent her early childhood in Vitória, Brazil.
When she was 8 years old, Thalissa moved back to England with her mother. They settled in Chalfont St Peter. There, she joined a local theatre group called "Through the Wardrobe." This was her first step into acting!
Later, Thalissa went to the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. She studied acting there and graduated in 2014.
Acting Roles
Thalissa Teixeira has acted in many different types of projects. She has appeared in movies, television shows, and stage plays.
Film Roles
Thalissa has been in several films, including short films. She even directed and wrote one of her own short films.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Billionaire Ransom | Paloma Nava | |
| 2017 | Yerma | Des | National Theatre Live |
| 2018 | Julie | Kristina | National Theatre Live |
| 2019 | A Family Affair | Lola | Short film |
| 2019 | Hobbs & Shaw | Nanny | |
| 2019 | Wildfire | Ella | Short film |
| 2019 | Exit Eve | Eve | Short film |
| 2020 | We Met Before | Short film; Directed, wrote, produced | |
| 2024 | Harvest | Mistress Beldam |
Television Roles
Thalissa has appeared in many popular TV series and miniseries. She often plays interesting and important characters.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | The Musketeers | Sylvie | Appeared in 9 episodes |
| 2017 | Midsomer Murders | Jane Everard | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2017 | The Jonah Man | Miv | Television film |
| 2018 | Press | Angie | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2019 | One Red Nose and a Wedding | Best Woman | Comedy special |
| 2020 | Baghdad Central | Florida | Appeared in 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Trigonometry | Gemma | Miniseries |
| 2020 | Two Weeks to Live | Thompson | Miniseries |
| 2021 | Too Close | Vanessa "Ness" Jones | Miniseries |
| 2021 | Anne Boleyn | Madge Shelton | Miniseries |
| 2021 | Ragdoll | DI Emily Baxter | Miniseries |
| 2024 | Alice & Jack | Rachel | Miniseries |
Stage Performances
Thalissa has a strong background in theatre. She has performed in many plays at famous theatres in London and beyond.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Electra | Chorus | Old Vic, London |
| 2015 | The Changeling | Diaphanta | Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London |
| 2015 | The Broken Heart | Euphrania | Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London |
| 2016 | BU21 | Thalissa | Theatre503, London |
| 2016 | The Night Watch | Vivian | Royal Exchange, Manchester |
| 2016–2017 | Yerma | Des | Royal National Theatre/Young Vic/Park Avenue Armory |
| 2017 | Othello | Emilia | Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London |
| 2017 | The Unknown Island | Gate Theatre, London | |
| 2018 | Julie | Kristina | Royal National Theatre, London |
| 2019 | Dear Elizabeth | Gate Theatre, London | |
| 2019 | Blood Wedding | Moon | Young Vic, London |
| 2020 | Women Beware Women | Bianca | Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London |
| 2022 | Dr Semmelweis | Maria Semmelweis | Bristol Old Vic, London |
| 2023 | Julius Caesar | Brutus | Royal Shakespeare Company |
| 2024 | The Taming of the Shrew | Katherina | Shakespeare's Globe |
Awards and Recognition
Thalissa Teixeira has been recognized for her acting and filmmaking talents.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2015 | Ian Charleson Awards | Electra | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Carmarthen Bay Film Festival | Poetic Short Film | We Met Before (with AK McCallum) | Nominated |
| 2022 | Underwire Film Festival | Best Actress | We Met Before (Short film) | Won |
Audio Work
Thalissa has also lent her voice to various audio projects, including radio dramas and Doctor Who stories.
- Sappho in Fragments – BBC Radio 4
- Doctor Who: Defender of the Earth "The Opacity Factor" Jenel Kilum’bu / Saggy
- Doctor Who: Into the Stars "Break the Ice" Dr. Lenni Fisk
- In Flux – BBC Radio 3
- Electra – BBC Radio 4
