Johanna Thea
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Place of birth: Westminister - London - England - UK
Known for: Acting
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Biography
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.
Movie Credits
The Final Scream
2019-09-10
Aspiring actress, Kia Anderson, is about to learn that the final callback for a horror Feature Film
Struggle
2018-11-19
A teen girl struggles with the pressures of performing well at school and pleasing her parents. She
Red Devil
2019-11-29
An intertwining tale of sex, drugs, rock and woe. Lives criss-cross and converge thanks to the most
Mary Poppins Returns
2018-12-13
Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magica
Juliet, Naked
2018-08-16
Annie is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan – an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker C
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018-11-14
Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevatin
Bohemian Rhapsody
2018-10-24
Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon tak
Come Away
2020-11-12
Before Alice went to Wonderland, and before Peter became Pan, they were brother and sister. When the
Can't Kill This
2019-04-26
A couple of hippies are searching for Joe, a long time friend from the 70s who seem to be stuck in t
Piggy
2012-05-03
London, modern day: Joe, a mild mannered young man is bored by his life. When his beloved brother is
The Unususal Duo
2024-12-03
A group of detectives must solve a foul plot in an 80's Limerick, to clear their names.
The Good Boy
2018-04-11
Automation disrupts a father-son relationship.
Damilola, Our Loved Boy
2016-11-07
Drama exploring the story of ten-year-old Damilola Taylor, who died on a housing estate in South Lon
Brash Young Turks
2016-02-05
From award winning director Naeem Mahmood, comes Brash Young Turks, a bold debut feature telling a f
How to Stop Being a Loser
2011-11-18
James is useless with women, but his luck changes under the tutelage of pick-up artist, Ampersand. A
The Unusual 2
2025-03-01
Sequel to ‘The Unusual Duo’.