Dipika O'Neill Joti
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Dipika Joti | |
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Born | Dipika O'Neill Joti 1967 (age 53–54) |
Occupation | Film, television actress |
Years active | 1999-2002 |
Dipika O'Neill Joti (born 1967 in India) is an Indian former actress. She is of Indian descent.[citation needed]
Biography[]
After moving to London in the late 1990s, Joti played the role of the Chalactan Jedi Master Depa Billaba in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Episode II – Attack of the Clones.[1] Despite not being a speaking role, Joti's character would later become of great importance to the Star Wars saga. Joti has also appeared in the TV series , in which she plays the role of the Mayor of the town.
Upon arriving in London, Joti added O'Neill as a middle name. She was given advice that adopting a western name would lead to a greater chance of landing roles.
Joti has since returned to India, where she currently teaches meditation.
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace | Depa Billaba | |
2001 | Gimme 6 | Mayor | Recurring role |
2002 | Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones | Depa Billaba | Archive footage |
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- Indian actresses
- 1967 births
- Living people