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Nélisse was born in [[Windsor, Ontario|Windsor]], [[Ontario]] on March 27, 2000. She is of [[French-Canadian]] descent. Her younger sister is actress Isabelle Nélisse, best known for her role in ''[[Mama (2013 film)|Mama]]''.<ref>[http://voir.ca/voir-la-vie/art-de-vivre/2011/12/22/sophie-nelisse-activites-familiales-pour-les-vacances-des-fetes-jouer-en-famille/ "Jouer en famille"]. ''[[Voir]]'', December 22, 2011.</ref> |
Nélisse was born in [[Windsor, Ontario|Windsor]], [[Ontario]] on March 27, 2000. She is of [[French-Canadian]] descent. Her younger sister is actress Isabelle Nélisse, best known for her role in ''[[Mama (2013 film)|Mama]]''.<ref>[http://voir.ca/voir-la-vie/art-de-vivre/2011/12/22/sophie-nelisse-activites-familiales-pour-les-vacances-des-fetes-jouer-en-famille/ "Jouer en famille"]. ''[[Voir]]'', December 22, 2011.</ref> |
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Her family moved to [[Montréal]], [[Québec]] when she was four.<ref>[http://www.timeforkids.com/news/ |
Her family moved to [[Montréal]], [[Québec]] when she was four.<ref>[http://www.timeforkids.com/news/meet-sophie-n%C3%A9lisse/132626 "Meet Sophie Nélisse"]. ''[[Time for Kids]]'', November 27, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.stalbertgazette.com/article/GB/20120306/CP05/303069855/-1/SAG0304/sophie-nelisse-of-monsieur-lazhar-takes-genie-nomination-in-stride&template=cpArt "Sophie Nelisse of 'Monsieur Lazhar' takes Genie nomination in stride"]. [[Canadian Press]], March 6, 2012.</ref> |
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She spent her early years training in gymnastics, aiming for the 2016 Olympics, and signed to a talent agency to make money to pay for the training, but after getting the part in ''The Book Thief'' (and subsequent accolades) she shifted her focus to acting.<ref>[http://www.teenvogue.com/entertainment/movies/2014-03/sophie-nelisse-book-thief-interview "How Sophie Nélisse Went From Olympic-Bound Gymnast to 'Book Thief' Star in Two Seconds Flat"]. ''[[Teen Vogue]]'', March 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/1717078/book-thief-movie-sophie-nelisse/ "Why Sophie Nelisse Gave Up Her Olympic Dream For ‘Book Thief’"]. [[MTV News]], November 7, 2013.</ref> |
She spent her early years training in gymnastics, aiming for the 2016 Olympics, and signed to a talent agency to make money to pay for the training, but after getting the part in ''The Book Thief'' (and subsequent accolades) she shifted her focus to acting.<ref>[http://www.teenvogue.com/entertainment/movies/2014-03/sophie-nelisse-book-thief-interview "How Sophie Nélisse Went From Olympic-Bound Gymnast to 'Book Thief' Star in Two Seconds Flat"]. ''[[Teen Vogue]]'', March 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/1717078/book-thief-movie-sophie-nelisse/ "Why Sophie Nelisse Gave Up Her Olympic Dream For ‘Book Thief’"]. [[MTV News]], November 7, 2013.</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:33, 25 January 2016
Sophie Nélisse | |
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| Born | Marie-Sophie Nélisse March 27, 2000[1] |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Occupation | actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Relatives | Isabelle Nélisse (sister) |
Marie-Sophie Nélisse (born March 27, 2000) is a Canadian teen actress. She is known for her Genie Award–winning performance in Monsieur Lazhar, and as Liesel Meminger (the lead character) in the film adaptation of the best-selling novel The Book Thief.
Biography
Nélisse was born in Windsor, Ontario on March 27, 2000. She is of French-Canadian descent. Her younger sister is actress Isabelle Nélisse, best known for her role in Mama.[2]
Her family moved to Montréal, Québec when she was four.[3][4]
She spent her early years training in gymnastics, aiming for the 2016 Olympics, and signed to a talent agency to make money to pay for the training, but after getting the part in The Book Thief (and subsequent accolades) she shifted her focus to acting.[5][6] Besides her Genie Award for Monsieur Lazhar, she won a Jutra Award for her performance and a Young Artist Award nomination as Best Leading Young Actress in an International Feature Film.[7] She also had roles in the film Ésimésac and in a Québec sitcom called Les Parent. She will play the title role in the upcoming film The Great Gilly Hopkins, which finished filming on June 15, 2014.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Monsieur Lazhar | Alice L'Écuyer | Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Jutra Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Young Artist Awards for Best Young Actress in an International Feature Film |
| 2013 | The Book Thief | Liesel Meminger | Satellite Awards for Best Breakthrough Performance Hollywood Film Award Spotlight Award Phoenix Film Critics Society for Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role—Female Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film[8] Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Actor/Actress |
| 2014 | Pawn Sacrifice | Young Joan | |
| 2015 | The Great Gilly Hopkins | Gilly Hopkins | Post-production |
| 2015 | Endorphine | Simone | Filming |
| 2016 | Wait Till Helen Comes | Molly | Post-production |
| 2016 | The History of Love | Alma | Post-Production |
| Mean Dreams | Casey | Filming |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mirador | Jeune fille de Ralf | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Toute la vérité | Fille de Violaine | 1 episode |
| 2011 | The Family Parent | Zoé | 11 episodes |
| 2012 | Vertige | Rosalie Roussel |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organisation | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Genie Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Monsieur Lazhar | Won |
| 2012 | Jutra Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Meilleure Actrice de Soutien) | Monsieur Lazhar | Won |
| 2013 | Satellite Awards | Breakthrough Performance | The Book Thief | Won |
| 2013 | Hollywood Film Festival | Spotlight Award | The Book Thief | Won |
| 2013 | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role—Female | The Book Thief | Won |
| 2014 | Young Artist Awards | Best Leading Young Actress in a Feature Film (tie) | The Book Thief | Won |
| 2014 | Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | The Book Thief | Nominated |
| 2014 | Online Film & Television Association | Best Youth Performance | The Book Thief | Nominated |
| 2014 | Critics Choice Awards | Best Young Actor/Actress | The Book Thief | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Monitor". Entertainment Weekly. No. 1209/1210. Jun 1–8, 2012. p. 35.
- ^ "Jouer en famille". Voir, December 22, 2011.
- ^ "Meet Sophie Nélisse". Time for Kids, November 27, 2013.
- ^ "Sophie Nelisse of 'Monsieur Lazhar' takes Genie nomination in stride". Canadian Press, March 6, 2012.
- ^ "How Sophie Nélisse Went From Olympic-Bound Gymnast to 'Book Thief' Star in Two Seconds Flat". Teen Vogue, March 2014.
- ^ "Why Sophie Nelisse Gave Up Her Olympic Dream For ‘Book Thief’". MTV News, November 7, 2013.
- ^ "34th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
- ^ "35th Annual Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
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