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Johanna Thea

Actor, Additional Credits
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Come Away
  • Red Rage
  • The Final Scream

Known For

  • Can't Kill This
  • Joe All Alone

Filmography

2021
Finding Alice (TV Series) · as Secretary
2020
Come Away · as Mickeys Patron
2019
Red Rage · as Tanya
2019
2019
Can't Kill This · as Jasmine
2018
Mary Poppins Returns · as Fairground Attendee (uncredited)
2018
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald · as Ministry Of Magic Witch (uncredited)
2018
Bohemian Rhapsody · as Vip Party Guest (uncredited)
2018
Juliet, Naked · as Rosie / Junior Doctor (uncredited)
2018
Joe All Alone (TV Series) · as Spy On Bus (as Johanna Theo)
2016
Damilola, Our Loved Boy · as Stephanie Graduate
2015
Brash Young Turks · as Clubber
2012
The Midnight Beast (TV Series) · as Dancer
2012
Piggy · as Mourner At A Funeral (uncredited)
2011
How to Stop Being a Loser · as Demi-Goddess (uncredited)
2006
Al Jazeera Documentaries (TV Series) · as Ali Comedic Reporter
2004
M80 (TV Series) · as Susan Matthews

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