Marisa Abela
Actress · Since 2020
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Born in Brighton in 1996, Marisa Abela trained at RADA before breaking through as the wildly ambitious junior banker Yasmin Kara-Hanani in the HBO/BBC series Industry (2020), a role she has carried across three seasons. She reached wider audiences as Amy Winehouse in Sam Taylor-Johnson's biopic Back to Black (2024), a demanding lead that showcased her singing as well as her acting. Around those anchors she has taken supporting parts in Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023) and a growing list of British features. Still in her late twenties, she is one of the most watched young British actresses of her generation.
Marisa Abela
Actress · Since 2020
6 Movies · 2 Series
Born in Brighton in 1996, Marisa Abela trained at RADA before breaking through as the wildly ambitious junior banker Yasmin Kara-Hanani in the HBO/BBC series Industry (2020), a role she has carried across three seasons. She reached wider audiences as Amy Winehouse in Sam Taylor-Johnson's biopic Back to Black (2024), a demanding lead that showcased her singing as well as her acting. Around those anchors she has taken supporting parts in Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023) and a growing list of British features. Still in her late twenties, she is one of the most watched young British actresses of her generation.
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How old is Marisa Abela and where are they from?
Marisa Abela is 29 years old, born on December 7, 1996 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Marisa Abela?
Marisa Abela is best known for roles in Barbie, Black Bag, Back to Black.
How many movies has Marisa Abela been in?
Over a 6-year career (since 2020), Marisa Abela has appeared in 6 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Marisa Abela's first movie?
The career of Marisa Abela began with Five Dates (2020).
What is Marisa Abela's most recent movie or series?
Marisa Abela's most recent release is Black Bag, which premiered on March 12, 2025.
What TV shows has Marisa Abela appeared in?
On television, Marisa Abela has appeared in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Industry, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Marisa Abela
1996-12-07 · Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
Marisa Gabrielle Abela (born 7 December 1996) is an English actress. She is known for her roles in the BBC Two and HBO series Industry and the Sky One series COBRA. She is best known for the role as the late singer Amy Winehouse in the 2024 film Back to Black. Abela was named a 2023 Screen International Star of Tomorrow.