Malina Weissman | |
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Born | [1] | March 12, 2003
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Years active | 2013–present |
Known for | A Series of Unfortunate Events |
Malina Weissman (born March 12, 2003) is an American actress and model, best known for playing the roles of Violet Baudelaire in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events,[2] young April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and young Kara Zor-El in Supergirl.[3]
Early life
Weissman was born in New York City.[4] She started her career as a model at the age of eight. She speaks fluent German, English and Spanish.[3] Her older sister is Ayla D'lyla, an indie pop artist.[5][6][7]
Career
Weissman is a New York City-based model and actress. She has appeared in major designers and brands like Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Benetton, DKNY, H&M, among many others.[3][8] As an actress, she has appeared in commercials for ACT mouthwash, Maybelline, Purell, and My Little Pony.
She made her film debut playing the role of a young April O'Neil in the science fiction action comedy film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the role played as an adult by Megan Fox, in 2014.[8][9] In 2015, Weissman appeared in the CBS and Warner Bros. Television's superhero series Supergirl as a young Kara Zor-El, played as an adult by Melissa Benoist.[8][9]
In 2016, Weissman appeared in the film Thirsty,[3] and had the significant role of Rebecca Brand in the comedy film Nine Lives, also starring Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Garner, which was released in August 2016.[8] From 2017 until 2019, Weissman starred as Violet Baudelaire in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events,[10][11] alongside Neil Patrick Harris.[12]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Young April O'Neil | |
2016 | Thirsty | Girl in Pink | |
2016 | Nine Lives | Rebecca Brand | |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015–2016 | Difficult People | Renée Epstein | 2 episodes |
2015–2017 | Supergirl | Young Kara Zor-El | 7 episodes |
2017–2019 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Violet Baudelaire | Lead role |
2022 | Evil | Candice B | 1 episode |
References
- ↑ "🌷•MALINA•🌷 on Instagram: "March 12th, 2000 and 2003. Born on the same day different years. Happy birthday to the best sister ever. I love you so much❤️"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-24. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ↑ Farley, Rebecca. "Malina Weissman Will Make You Fall In Love With Violet Baudelaire All Over Again". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- 1 2 3 4 "Ones to Watch - Malina Weissman". Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ Iversen, Kristin. "Malina Weissman Takes Us To The Best Pizza And Antique Toy Spots In NYC". Nylon. Retrieved 2021-01-26.
- ↑ "#ayla%20weissman | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs | Tumgir".
- ↑ "Give Ayla D'Lyla All Your 'Money'". PAPER. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ↑ "Ayla D'Lyla Unveils Her Pessimistic New Single, "Anywhere But Here"". Wonderland. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
- 1 2 3 4 Kroll, Justin (March 25, 2015). "Malina Weissman to Co-Star with Kevin Spacey in 'Nine Lives' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- 1 2 Goldberg, Lesley (March 9, 2015). "CBS Casts Young 'Supergirl' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 26, 2016). "Netflix's 'A Series Of Unfortunate Events' Finds Its Violet & Klaus". Deadline. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ↑ Eustache, Louis (February 8, 2017). "Malina Weissman On Portraying Violet Baudelaire & The Future Of 'A Series Of Unfortunate Events". Konbini United States.
- ↑ "A Series of Unfortunate Events' Malina Weissman Is 15—and Dresses Better Than You". Coveteur. 2018-04-11. Retrieved 2021-01-26.