Thalissa Teixeira
Biography
Thalissa Teixeira is a British-Brazilian actress and filmmaker born in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Her mother is British and her father is from Salvador in Brazil. She spent her childhood in Vitória, Espírito Santo in Brazil before returning to England with her mother at the age of eight to live in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, where she joined a local theatre group called Through the Wardrobe. She trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, graduating in 2014. Teixeira began her career in theatre, receiving an Ian Charleson Award nomination, before achieving her breakout role in the miniseries Trigonometry. Her television work also includes roles in Ragdoll, Too Close, Two Weeks to Live, and Anne Boleyn. In 2021, she was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.
Career overview
Thalissa Teixeira is a British-Brazilian actress and filmmaker who was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, to a British mother and a father from Salvador, Brazil. After spending her childhood in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, she returned to England with her mother at the age of eight to live in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. There, she joined a local theatre group called Through the Wardrobe. She subsequently trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, graduating in 2014.
Teixeira began her professional career in theatre, earning an Ian Charleson Award nomination for her stage work. She later transitioned to television, achieving a breakout role in the miniseries Trigonometry. Her additional television credits include appearances in the series Ragdoll for Sid Gentle and AMC, Too Close for ITV, Two Weeks to Live for Sky, and Anne Boleyn for Channel 4.
Building upon her work in both television and theatre, Teixeira gained further recognition when she was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow in 2021.
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Full Filmography
18 titles- Supergirl (2026) as Mareck Vran
- Harvest (2025) as Mistress Beldam
- Alice & Jack (2024) as Rachel
- Kinked (2023)
- Ragdoll (2021) as DI Emily Baxter
- Too Close (2021) as Vanessa Jones
- Anne Boleyn (2021) as Madge Shelton
- Trigonometry (2020) as Gemma
- Two Weeks to Live (2020) as Thompson
- Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) as Rosie's Nanny
- One Red Nose Day and a Wedding (2019) as The Best Woman
- A Family Affair (2019) as Lola
- Press (2018) as Angie
- National Theatre Live: Julie (2018) as Kristina
- National Theatre Live: Yerma (2017) as Des
- Take Down (2016) as Paloma Nava
- The Musketeers (2014) as Sylvie
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Jane Everard
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What movies or TV shows is Thalissa Teixeira best known for?
Thalissa Teixeira is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Supergirl (2026), Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 (2012), Two Weeks to Live (2020), Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019).
When and where was Thalissa Teixeira born?
Thalissa Teixeira was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK .
How many credits does Thalissa Teixeira have?
Thalissa Teixeira has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2026.
What is Thalissa Teixeira's background in cinema and television?
Thalissa Teixeira is a British-Brazilian actress and filmmaker born in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Her mother is British and her father is from Salvador in Brazil. She spent her childhood in Vitória, Espírito Santo in Brazil before returning to England with her mother at the age of eight to live in Chalfont St Peter, Buc...
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