Valene Kane facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Valene Kane
Kane at the press conference of Profile, the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival
Born	30 January 1987 (1987-01-30) (age 38) Newry, Northern Ireland
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2007–present

Valene Kane is an actress from Northern Ireland. She is well-known for her roles in TV shows like The Fall and Blue Lights. Valene has also appeared in popular movies, including Rogue One and Profile.

About Valene Kane

Her Early Life and Training

Valene Kane was born in Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland, in 1987. Her father, Val Kane, was a famous football player and coach. From age 15, Valene was part of the National Youth Theatre. This is a special group for young actors.

When she was 18, Valene moved to London. There, she trained to be an actress at the Central School of Speech and Drama.

Starting Her Acting Journey

Valene got her first movie role in a film called The Fading Light. The director, Ivan Kavanagh, saw her in a short film online. He was impressed by her acting, especially her ability to improvise.

She also worked on another film called Still Early. This movie was shown for the first time at the Galway Film Festival.

Valene's Career Highlights

TV Shows and Movies

In 2013, Valene played Rose Stagg in the BBC Two series The Fall. She also appeared in the Irish thriller Jump.

Valene has been in many other BBC dramas. These include Thirteen and Murder. More recently, she starred in the popular show Blue Lights in 2023.

On the big screen, Valene played Lyra Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This was a very famous role.

Shazad Latif, Timur Bekmambetov, and Valene Kane at the press conference for Profile in 2018.

In 2018, Valene starred in the thriller film Profile. She played a journalist named Amy Whittaker. The movie is special because it takes place entirely on computer screens. Profile won an award at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.

Valene also appeared in Sonja: The White Swan in 2019. This film was shown at the Sundance Film Festival. She also acted in the TV movie Counsel.

Stage and Radio Work

Valene has performed in many plays. She was in Autumn Fire and The Black Diamond. She also played Lady Lydia Languish in The Rivals.

One of her notable stage roles was Girleen in The Lonesome West. Critics praised her acting in this play.

Valene has also done radio dramas for the BBC. She won an award for Best Supporting Performer for her role in Stroma Sessions.

In 2023, Valene played Lady Macbeth in a play at the Royal Shakespeare Company. She also played Morgan le Fay in The Winter King. Morgan le Fay is King Arthur's half-sister in the story.

Awards and Recognitions

Valene Kane has received praise for her acting. Her performance in The Fall was called "the standout performance" of the second series. It was described as "harrowing to watch and completely convincing."

She also starred with Jodie Comer in the kidnap drama Thirteen.

Valene won 'Best Actress in a Lead Role' at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2019. This was for her role in First Person: A Film About Love. She also won the BBC Audio Drama Award for Best Supporting Performer.

Her film Profile won the Panorama Audience Award at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.

Awards and Nominations Table

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

See also

In Spanish: Valene Kane para niños