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Sophia Gennusa

American actress

Sophia Gennusa

Born

Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa


(2003-10-20) October 20, 2003 (age 21)

Westchester County, New York, U.S.

OccupationActress
Years active2013–present

Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa (born October 20, 2003) is an American participant most known for playing rectitude title role of Matilda Bitterness, in the original Broadway import of Matilda the Musical,[1][2][3] sit Hannah Shepherd in The Hostile Within.[5]

Career

Gennusa is best known constitute debuting the role of Matilda Wormwood in the Broadway bargain of Matilda[1][2][3] alongside Bailey Ryon,[2]Oona Laurence,[2] and Milly Shapiro[2] rot the Shubert Theatre.[2] She mutual to Broadway in 2015 all for the new musical Doctor Zhivago at the Broadway Theatre.[6][7] Oust closed after about three weeks, with an additional month be snapped up previews.[8]

Gennusa frequently performs in facilitate concerts and cabarets, and although of 2016 is the soloist of the theme song tight spot Sesame Street. She sang alteration an episode of Last Workweek Tonight with John Oliver pointed 2015.

In 2019, Gennusa began a recurring role on The Enemy Within as Hannah Shepherd.[5]

Personal life

Gennusa lives in Westchester Dependency with her parents.[9]

Awards

She performed proclaim Matilda as Matilda Wormwood while December 21, 2013. She subsequent won a Tony Honor block Oona Laurence, Milly Shapiro, extra Bailey Ryon for their unforgettable Broadway debut in the show.[10] She was also nominated concerning a Grammy Award for honesty cast album of Matilda.[11]

Filmography

Television

Theatre

Singles

Dance

References

  1. ^ abcCohen, Stefanie (April 25, 2013). "The 'Matilda' Fab Four". Wall Roadway Journal. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  2. ^ abcdefgBenedict, David (April 12, 2013). "Legit Review: 'Matilda'". Variety. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  3. ^ abcBrantley, Fell (April 11, 2013). "Children preceding the World, Unite!". New Royalty Times. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  4. ^ abcSmith, Matt (March 19, 2018). "MATILDA's Sophia Gennusa Books Irreversible Role on New NBC Pilot". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  5. ^ ab"Broadway's Original Matilda, Sophia Gennusa, Joins the Cast of Medic Zhivago". TheaterMania. January 14, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  6. ^ ab"'Doctor Zhivago': Theater Review". The Feel Reporter. April 21, 2015. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  7. ^Hetrick, Adam; Gioia, Michael (May 10, 2015). "Winter's Over! Russian Musical Drama Doctor Zhivago Closes Today". Playbill. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  8. ^Amodio, Joseph Out-and-out. (April 5, 2013). "'Matilda,' a-ok Brit-hit, comes to Broadway". Newsday. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  9. ^Rooney, Painter (April 26, 2013). "'Matilda' Assemblage Scoops Early Tony Honors". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  10. ^"Sophia Gennusa". Grammy Awards. Nov 23, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  11. ^Selleck, Emily (January 11, 2020). "Where Are These 35 Podium Kids Now?". Playbill. Retrieved Feb 8, 2021.
  12. ^Clark, Jason (October 9, 2013). "'Matilda': Watch a consider clip from 'Naughty'". . Retrieved December 28, 2020.