Johanna Thea

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Johanna Thea's acting is characterised by her authenticity and playfulness. Born in Westminster and raised on the West Coast of Ireland, and while "culturally Irish", is of Jamaican, Indian, Swiss and English descent. The daughter of a professional international dancer/singer and a teacher/charity worker, she is the first actor in her family. Predominantly working in film, Johanna received an Honourable mention as Best Actress in the Independent Short Awards (LA, 2022), for her role in thriller "Disquiet". As Eva in British Indie thriller "Resolve" she was shortlisted for "best actress in a web-series" by Screennation (2018). Previously, mental health awareness film "Struggle" won multiple awards, and her Irish debut "When Next Possible Taka a U-Turn" was shortlisted at both Catalyst & Linear international film festivals, winning Best LGBT+ Film of the year in 2019. "The Wind Cries" in which she plays Laurie Lovely, was shortlisted in Oscar qualifying festival Dances with Film (L.A.), which she attended. An Honours BSc and MSc, Psychology and Neuroscience graduate (IOPPN), Johanna enjoys writing articles, scripts, and being a speaker on resilience and neurodiversity. "If Only You Knew", her autobiography in short stories, is available through Amazon, and her commissioned well-being articles are search-able online. As a model (scouted at 16) she has worked for Range Rover, Meaty Bites (USA), the bark based Eco-friendly brand "José Hendo", Isabelle Deringo (during LA fashion week), appeared in campaigns for DIAGEO, TFI, Aviva Healthcare, etc., and as cover girl for DIVA magazine.

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2025
The Unusual 2
Movie Marissa
2024
The Unususal Duo
Movie Delaney
2021
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Movie Production Runner
2020
Come Away
Movie Mickeys Patron
2019
The Trial of Christine Keeler
TV show Stunts
2019
Red Devil
Movie Tanya
2019
The Final Scream
Movie Skye
2019
Can't Kill This
Movie Jasmine
2018
Mary Poppins Returns
Movie Fairground Attendee (uncredited)
2018
Struggle
Movie Mrs. Mole
2018
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Movie Ministry of Magic Witch (uncredited)
2018
Bohemian Rhapsody
Movie VIP Party Guest (uncredited)
2018
Juliet, Naked
Movie Rosie / Junior Doctor (uncredited)
2018
The Good Boy
Movie Maria (nurse)
2018
Joe All Alone
TV show Spy on Bus (as Johanna Theo)
2016
Damilola, Our Loved Boy
Movie Stephanie Graduate