Marisa Abela

Actor

British Brighton, East Sussex, England

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth07/12/1996
Age29 years
BirthplaceBrighton, East Sussex, England

Latest News about Marisa Abela

12/05/2025

Marisa Abela won the British Academy Television Award for Leading Actress for her performance in HBO's Industry at the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards. In her acceptance speech, she hinted at the forthcoming fourth season of the series, noting that Season 3 felt like a significant advancement and expressing eagerness for audiences to see Season 4, which was currently in production.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMarisa Gabrielle Abela
ReligionJewish
DescentMaltese-Libyan (from father's side) and Ashkenazi Jewish (from mother's side)
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolRoedean School, Brighton
College/UniversityRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England (2016-2019)
Educational QualificationBA in Acting

Personal Life

Marital StatusEngaged
FiancéJamie Bogyo

Relationships & More

Affairs/BoyfriendsJamie Bogyo (actor, singer)

Family

FatherAngelo Abela (film director)
MotherCaroline Gruber (actress)
SiblingsBrother - Jack Abela (comedian)

Career

Debut
FilmMan in the Box (2008) as Alice
TVCobra (2020) as Ellie Sutherland; aired on Sky One
Awards
  • 2024: Savannah Film Festival - Next Gen Award
  • 2024: TV Scholar Award for Best Lead Acting in a Drama for Industry
  • 2025: British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for Industry
  • 2025: BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination
Notable Works
  • Industry as Yasmin Kara-Hanani
  • Voice role of Maya in the video game Five Dates (2020)
  • Films: Rogue Agent (2022), She Is Love (2022), Barbie (2023), Back to Black (2024)
  • Black Bag (2025) directed by Steven Soderbergh
  • Rogue Agent (2022)
  • She Is Love (2022)
  • Barbie (2023) as Teen Talk Barbie
  • Back to Black (2024) as Amy Winehouse
  • Pride and Prejudice (Audible adaptation) - voice and portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet

Favourites

SongLove Is a Losing Game by Amy Winehouse
Makeup Products
  • Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream
  • Magic Eye Rescue
  • Chanel Sublimage La Brume
  • Yves Saint Laurent Nu Bare Look Skin Tint
  • Chanel Baume Essentiel
  • Lisa Eldridge Seamless Skin Foundation
Perfumes
  • Alien by Thierry Mugler
  • Strong Oud

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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