Synnøve Karlsen
Synnøve Karlsen (UK: /sɪˈnɜːvə/)[1] is a British actress best known for playing Clarice Orsini in the historical drama series Medici, Holly McStay in the BBC thriller series Clique and Jocasta in the 2021 Edgar Wright psychological horror film Last Night in Soho.
Synnøve Karlsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Education | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Early life and education
Karlsen was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and raised in Helensburgh before her family relocated to London when she was 12 years old.[2][3][4] She is of Norwegian descent.[2] She has three older brothers and is the niece of Elizabeth Karlsen and Stephen Woolley.[2] She studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and then the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, leaving after a year upon being cast in Clique.[2][5][6]
Career
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Clique | Holly McStay | 12 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Medici | Clarice Orsini | 16 episodes |
| 2022 | The Midwich Cuckoos | Cassie Stone | 7 episodes |
| 2023 | Bodies | Polly Hillinghead | 8 episodes |
Stage
She has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.[5]
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017/I | V | Minnie | Short film |
| 2018 | Dead Birds | Rose | Short film |
| 2021 | Last Night in Soho | "Hurricane" Jocasta |
References
- "Synnove Karlsen On Playing Holly From Clique: Behind The Scenes". BBC Three. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- "Synnøve Karlsen interview - The Scottish actor talks Medici: The Magnificent and Clique". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- McIver, Brian (3 March 2017). "Meet the Scots who star in racy new drama set in Edinburgh". dailyrecord. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- Crookes, Adam (21 November 2018). "Synnøve Karlsen – Autumn's Rising Star on CLIQUE & MEDICI: THE MAGNIFICENT". CROOKES Magazine. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- Dalton, Ben (8 July 2019). "Stars of Tomorrow 2019: Synnove Karlsen (actor)". Screen. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- Gibb, Ben (6 March 2019). "From Helensburgh to Rome… Synnove Karlsen's career Cliques into place". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
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