Sylvia Hoeks
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Born | Maarheeze, Netherlands | 1 June 1983
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Education | Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts |
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Years active | 1997–present |
Sylvia Hoeks (Dutch: [ɦuks]; born 1 June 1983)[1] is a Dutch actress and former model best known internationally for her roles in Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018).
Early life and education[]
Hoeks was raised in Maarheeze, North Brabant, Netherlands.[2]
After finishing high school, she attended the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts.[3][4]
Besides her native Dutch, Hoeks speaks German, French and English and appears in productions made in those languages.[2][5]
Career[]
Hoeks was scouted by Elite Model Management at age 14.[3][6] Her first job was a cover for Elle Girl,[6] and she traveled Europe as a model for several years while attending high school.[5]
Shortly after graduation from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts,[5] Hoeks had a main role in the Dutch TV film Staatsgevaarlijk. In 2005, Hoeks appeared as a mistress in the series Gooische Vrouwen and had a main role in the psychological thriller series Vuurzee.
Hoeks' breakthrough was in the Jos Stelling film Duska (2007).[3] She won a Golden Calf (the Dutch equivalent of an Academy Award) for Best Supporting Actress for the role.[7][8] She next played Julia in The Storm (2009), and the title role in Tirza (2010).[5][8] Hoeks starred as Johanna van Heesch in The Gang of Oss in 2011,[9] and as Elise in The Girl and Death in 2012.[8] In 2013, she played Claire Ibbetson in the film The Best Offer, her first international role.[8][10]
Hoeks starred in the Dutch drama series [8]
from 2010 to 2014 and the Dutch thriller series from 2011 to 2015.Hoeks portrayed the replicant Luv in the 2017 science fiction film Blade Runner 2049.[11][12] She trained with weights and in martial arts for six hours a day, six days a week before and during filming.[4] Hoeks appeared as Lara in the Steven Quale action film Renegades.[13] In February 2017, she was cast as Leigh in All the Devil's Men.[14] In 2018, Hoeks played Lisbeth Salander's sister in the thriller The Girl in the Spider's Web, the sequel to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.[15] In 2019, Hoeks appears as Queen Kane in the Apple TV+ drama series See.[16]
Filmography[]
Film[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Frankie | Rumina | |
2007 | Duska | The Girl | |
2008 | Tiramisu | Vanessa | |
2009 | The Storm | Julia | |
2010 | Tirza | Tirza | |
2011 | The Gang of Oss | Johanna van Heesch | |
2012 | Vatertage – Opa über Nacht | Debbie | |
2012 | The Girl and Death | Elise | |
2013 | The Best Offer | Claire Ibbetson | |
Bros Before Hos | Anna | ||
2017 | Whatever Happens | Hannah | |
Blade Runner 2049 | Luv | ||
Renegades | Lara Simic | ||
2018 | All the Devil's Men | Leigh | |
The Girl in the Spider's Web | Camilla Salander |
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Staatsgevaarlijk | Nicolette | Television film |
2005–2009 | Sonja Looman | Main role (24 episodes) | |
2006 | Gooische Vrouwen | Lucy | 4 episodes |
2009 | Taartman | Tara | Television film |
2009–2013 | Ellie de Beer | 3 episodes | |
2010–2014 | Antje Zwager | Main role (24 episodes) | |
2011–2015 | Iris van Erkel-Hoegaarde | Main role (32 episodes) | |
2016 | Berlin Station | Claudia Gartner | 2 episodes |
2019 | See | Queen Kane | Main role |
Awards[]
- 2007: Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actress for Duska[7][8]
- 2009: Best Actress at the Festroia International Film Festival for The Storm[5]
- 2011: Shooting Stars Award[5]
- 2014: Sylvia Kristel Award[17][18][19]
- 2017: IGN's Best of 2017 Award nomination for Best Supporting Performer in a Movie for Blade Runner 2049
References[]
- ^ "Sylvia Hoeks: Het Brabantse blijft altijd in me zitten". Weekend Online (in Dutch). 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Smith, Krista (25 August 2017). "Sylvia Hoeks Is Ready for Her American Debut". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "10 Europeans to Watch in 2017". Variety. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Guccione, Bob, Jr. "Actress Sylvia Hoeks on working with Harrison Ford, what she's most attracted to in a man, and training six hours a day for Blade Runner 2049". Men's Fitness. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Danielsen, Shane (31 January 2011). "Berlinale: Shooting stars 2011". Variety. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Ivan-Zadeh, Larushka (4 October 2017). "Sylvia Hoeks: 'Blade Runner overwhelmed me, it was so high fashion'". Metro.news. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Golden Calf Winners 1981 to date". Nederlands Film Festival. Retrieved 11 October 2017 – via Filmfestival.nl.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Geier, Thom (26 April 2016). "Blade Runner 2 Casts Dutch Actress Sylvia Hoeks". TheWrap. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ van Hoeij, Boyd (23 October 2011). "Review: The Gang of Oss". Variety. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ Weissberg, Jay (24 January 2013). "Review: The Best Offer". Variety. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (26 April 2016). "Dutch Actress Sylvia Hoeks Joins Cast of Blade Runner". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ Alexander, Bryan (6 October 2017). "Who is the killer replicant Luv? Meet Blade Runner 2049 breakout Sylvia Hoeks". USA Today. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ A. Lincoln, Ross (1 April 2015). "Matt Lanter Boards USS Indianapolis With Nicolas Cage; Two More Jump In The Lake". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (13 February 2017). "Sylvia Hoeks, William Fichtner Join Milo Gibson's Action-Thriller All the Devil's Men". Variety. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (20 October 2017). "Blade Runner Breakout Sylvia Hoeks Joins Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Sequel". Variety. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 3, 2018). "Sylvia Hoeks & Archie Madekwe Join Apple Drama Series See From Steven Knight & Francis Lawrence". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Sylvia Hoeks wint eerste Sylvia Kristel Award" [Sylvia Hoeks wins first Sylvia Kristel Award]. NU.nl (in Dutch). 5 September 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
- ^ "Awards". FilmbytheSea.nl (in Dutch). Film by the Sea. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
- ^ "Fourth Sylvia Kristel Award goes to Romy Louise Lauwers". Hoholok.com. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
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- 21st-century Dutch actresses
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