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Onata Aprile

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Onata Aprile
Born
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active2010-present

Onata Aprile is an American child actress, best known for playing the title role in the 2012 film What Maisie Knew, and a supporting role in the 2015 film About Scout.

Early life and education

Aprile was born in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, and at the age of two she moved to New York City.[1]

Career

Aprile started her career in 2010 by appearing in the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and then starred in the films like Yellow and The History of Future Folk.[1] In 2012, she played the titular role in the drama film What Maisie Knew, along with Julianne Moore and Alexander Skarsgård.[1] Her role was praised by critics.[2][3]

Personal life

Aprile's father David Statler has a Dragonfly Studio and Gallery in West Reading, Pennsylvania, while she lives in New York with her mother, also an actress, Valentine Aprile.[1] Her paternal grandmother is Japanese.[2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Choose Hayley Short film
2011 Twist Short film
2012 The History of Future Folk Wren
2012 What Maisie Knew Maisie
2012 Yellow Linda
2013 Big Girl Hannah Short film
2014 Almost Family Lauren
2015 About Scout Tallulah 'Lulu' Havers

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Lizzie Holbart 1 episode
2014 Boardwalk Empire Susan Thompson 2 episodes
2014 Chicago P.D. Amy 1 episode

References

  1. ^ a b c d Rasmussen, Tracy (June 11, 2013). "Young Berks native earns raves in title role of 'Maisie'". ReadingEagle. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Shoji, Kaori (January 30, 2014). "Crushing drama through the eyes of little Maisie". The Japan Times. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  3. ^ Aftab, Kaleem (August 30, 2013). "Onata April: The What Maisie Knew child star outshines Julianne Moore". The Independent. Retrieved May 3, 2016.