Sophie Simnett
Sophie Simnett | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 December 1997 Chiswick, England |
| Education | Putney High School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Sophie Simnett (born 5 December 1997)[1] is an English actress, known for her roles as Skye Hart on the Disney Channel musical series The Lodge and Samaira Dean on the Netflix drama series Daybreak.
Early life
Simnett was born in Chiswick, West London.[2] At the age of seven, she began taking various film and acting courses, and was educated at Putney High School.[3][4]
Career
Simnett made her professional acting debut in Footsteps of Angels, a 2014 short film. She then appeared in the 2016 film Mum's List, as the younger version of Kate.[5][6] On her eighteenth birthday, she was cast in the role of Skye Hart on the Disney Channel musical drama series The Lodge after thirteen auditions.[7][8] She starred in The Lodge from 2016 to 2017, and was featured on two accompanying soundtracks for the series.[9][10] Simnett also acted as a story consultant for the series.[11]
In 2018, she starred in the Christmas comedy film Surviving Christmas with the Relatives as Bee.[12][13] In 2019, Simnett starred in the Netflix drama series Daybreak as Samaira Dean.[14][15] She is also set to portray the role of Red in the 2021 film Twist.[16]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Footsteps of Angels | Amber | Short film |
| 2016 | Mum's List | Teen Kate | |
| 2018 | Surviving Christmas with the Relatives | Bee | |
| 2020 | Twist | Red | Upcoming Sky film[16] |
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dickensian | Dedlock niece | 1 episode |
| 2016 | The Five | Scarlett | 2 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | The Lodge | Skye Hart | Main role; also story consultant[11] |
| 2017 | Endeavour | Pippa Leyton | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Ransom | Sofia Bonnar | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Poldark | Andromeda Page | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Daybreak | Samaira "Sam" Dean | Main role |
Discography
Soundtrack albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Lodge |
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| The Lodge: Season 2 |
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References
- ^ "Adultolescence". Wonderland. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- ^ Axford, Rosie. "Time & Leisure Local Lifestyle Magazine". www.timeandleisure.co.uk. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ "Sophie Simnett speaks to Tatler Magazine ⋆ Putney High School". Putney High School. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ^ "Putney High alumna and Disney Star Sophie Simnett on tour". Girls' Day School Trust. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Sophie Simnett stars in Mum's List". Waring and McKenna. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Bradshaw, Peter (24 November 2016). "Mum's List review – sweet and sad story of life after loss". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Rocks, Joanna (8 June 2017). "Sophie Simnett aka Skye from Disney's The Lodge - Get the look". Flavour. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Sophie Simnett defends Disney child stars". Female First. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Stars of Disney's The Lodge back in Co Down to film new series". ITV News. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ Armstrong, Sam (14 October 2016). "Disney's 'The Lodge' Cast Firmly Set For Stardom". uDiscoverMusic. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ a b Pettican, Luke (23 October 2019). "Sophie Simnett". Euphoria.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Lyus, Jon (22 November 2018). "Surviving Christmas with the Relatives Premiere Interviews: Gemma Whelan, Joely Richardson & more". HeyUGuys. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Surviving Christmas With The Relatives cast and crew credits". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Petski, Denise (25 October 2018). "'Daybreak': Colin Ford, Sophie Simnett, Jeante Godlock, Cody Kearsley, Among Eight Cast In Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ "Daybreak: Netflix rounds out cast for dramedy series". Show Snob. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
- ^ a b Ritman, Alex. "Michael Caine to Play Fagin in New 'Oliver Twist' Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
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