Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 07/12/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Brighton, East Sussex, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Marisa Abela
05/01/2026
Marisa Abela publicly disclosed that she had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 23 and had since completed treatment. She told The Sunday Times she was now clear of the disease, and that she relies on daily thyroid medication for the rest of her life.
11/05/2025
Marisa Abela won the BAFTA TV Award for Leading Actress for her performance as Yasmin Kara-Hanani in Industry at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards. The win was announced during the ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall and marked a major career milestone for her work in the series.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Marisa Gabrielle Abela |
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| Religion | Jewish |
| Descent | Maltese-Libyan (from father's side) and Ashkenazi Jewish (from mother's side) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Roedean School, Brighton |
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| College/University | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England (2016-2019) |
| Educational Qualification | BA in Acting |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Fiancé | Jamie Bogyo |
| Health | Diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 23 (2020); treated with surgery and radioactive iodine, and now takes thyroid medication for life |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Jamie Bogyo (actor, singer) |
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Family
| Father | Angelo Abela (film director) |
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| Mother | Caroline Gruber (actress) |
| Siblings | Brother - Jack Abela (comedian) |
| Spouse | Jamie Bogyo (m. 2025) |
Career
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Favourites
| Song | Love Is a Losing Game by Amy Winehouse |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Rottingdean, England. | |
| 2. Participated in various stage plays during her time at boarding school. | |
| 3. Parents separated when she was young. | |
| 4. Initially aspired to be a human rights lawyer before choosing acting. | |
| 5. Joined The Theatre Workshop in 2014. | |
| 6. Featured on the cover of various magazines. | |
| 7. Avid animal lover with a pet dog named Molly. | |
| 8. Enjoys traveling to different places during her leisure time. | |
| 9. Often seen consuming alcohol at parties and events. | |
| 10. Moved to Camden, London for four months to prepare for her role as Amy Winehouse, undergoing intense training dubbed 'Amy bootcamp'. |
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