Kaya Scodelario

Born:March 13, 1992

Place of Birth:Haywards Heath, West Sussex, London, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Kaya Rose Scodelario-Davis, known professionally as Kaya Scodelario, is a talented English actress born on March 13, 1992. She first captured audiences' attention with her portrayal of the complex and enigmatic character Effy Stonem in the groundbreaking E4 teen drama series "Skins." Her performance as Effy showcased her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her roles, earning her widespread acclaim.

Following her success on "Skins," Scodelario continued to impress audiences with her diverse range of roles in both film and television. One of her notable performances was as Teresa in the popular "Maze Runner" film series, where she portrayed a strong and resilient character caught in a dystopian world. Her portrayal added layers of emotion and strength to the character, solidifying her status as a rising star in Hollywood.

In addition to her work in the "Maze Runner" series, Scodelario has taken on a variety of challenging roles that have further showcased her versatility as an actress. From her portrayal of Catherine Earnshaw in "Wuthering Heights" to her role as Carina Smyth in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," she has consistently delivered captivating performances that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Scodelario's talent and dedication to her craft have not gone unnoticed, as she has garnered critical acclaim for her performances in a range of projects. Her portrayal of Carole Ann Boone in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" and Haley Keller in "Crawl" demonstrated her ability to inhabit complex and compelling characters with depth and nuance.

In addition to her work on the big screen, Scodelario has also made a mark in the world of television. Her role as Katarina Baker in the Netflix original series "Spinning Out" showcased her ability to bring authenticity and emotion to her characters, further solidifying her reputation as a versatile and talented actress.

Most recently, Scodelario took on the iconic role of Claire Redfield in "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City," where she once again demonstrated her ability to breathe new life into well-known characters. Her portrayal of Claire showcased her commitment to her craft and her talent for bringing depth and complexity to her roles, cementing her status as one of the most exciting young actresses in the industry.

With her impressive body of work and her ability to bring authenticity and emotion to every role she takes on, Kaya Scodelario continues to captivate audiences with her talent and versatility. As she continues to take on challenging and diverse roles, audiences can look forward to seeing her shine in a wide range of projects, solidifying her status as a true powerhouse in the world of entertainment.

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The Maze Runner

Teresa Agnes

2014

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, young Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow “runners” for a shot at escape.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Carina Smyth

2017

Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

Teresa Agnes

2015

Thomas and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all.

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Claire Redfield

2021

Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.

Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Teresa Agnes

2018

Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get answers to the questions the Gladers have been asking since they first arrived in the maze.

Clash of the Titans

Peshet

2010

Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus is helpless to save his family from Hades, vengeful god of the underworld. With nothing to lose, Perseus volunteers to lead a dangerous mission to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash hell on earth. Battling unholy demons and fearsome beasts, Perseus and his warriors will only survive if Perseus accepts his power as a god, defies fate and creates his own destiny.

Crawl

Haley

2019

When a huge hurricane hits her hometown in Florida, Haley ignores evacuation orders to look for her father. After finding him badly wounded, both are trapped by the flood. With virtually no time to escape the storm, they discover that rising water levels are the least of their problems.

Moon

Eve

2009

With only three weeks left in his three-year contract, Sam Bell is getting anxious to finally return to Earth. He is the only occupant of a Moon-based manufacturing facility along with his computer and assistant, GERTY. When he has an accident however, he awakens to find that he is not alone.

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

Carole Anne Boone

2019

A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy, from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, who refused to believe the truth about him for years.

The King's Daughter

Marie-Josephe D'Alember

2022

King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.

Wuthering Heights

Older Cathy

2011

Yorkshire moorlands, northern England, in the late 18th century. Young Heathcliff, rescued from the streets of Liverpool by Mr. Earnshaw, the owner of Wuthering Heights, an isolated farm, develops over the years an insane passion for Cathy, his foster sister, a sick obsession destined to end tragically.