Marama Corlett
| Marama Corlett | |
|---|---|
| Born | Malta |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011 - present |
| Known for | Sinbad (TV series) |
Marama Corlett is a Maltese actress and dancer, best known for her role as Rina in the 2012 television series Sinbad.
Biography
Marama was born and raised in Malta, as one of four sisters. Her father is from New Zealand, and her mother from Malta. She now resides in London.
Career
Corlett originally pursued a dance career with the company Ballet Russ de Malt in Malta, before moving to England to further pursue her ballet career.[1]
Corlett's first professional acting role was in The Devil's Double 2010 directed by New Zealand director Lee Tamahori. Marama went on to perform in the West End 2011 production of The Children's Hour, playing Lois Fisher opposite Keira Knightley, Ellen Burstyn, Carol Kane and Elizabeth Moss directed by Ian Rickson (Jerusalem) Keira Knightley.[2]
In 2011, Sky1 announced that Corlett would play Rina in the television drama Sinbad.[3][4] Corlett had to learn boxing in order to prepare for her role.[5]
Corlett appeared in feature films Desert Dancer alongside Freida Pinto and Maleficent with Angelina Jolie.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Devil's Double | Hennahead | Film |
| 2012 | Sinbad | Rina | TV series; Main cast: 12 episodes |
| 2013 | Desert Dancer | Mona | Film |
| 2014 | Guardians of the Galaxy | Pit Boss | Film |
| 2014 | Maleficent | Servant | Film |
| 2014 | The Goob | Eva | Film |
| 2015 | A.D. The Bible Continues | Tabitha | TV series; 3 episodes |
References
- ↑ Debono, James (2012-06-23). "Braving the celluloid seas | Marama Corlett". Maltatoday.com.mt. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ↑ "THE CHILDREN'S HOUR Set to End West End Run May 7". Westend.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ↑ "Marama Corlett - Rina - Sky1 HD". Sky1.sky.com. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ↑ "Marama Corlett ('Sinbad') interview". Cultbox.co.uk. 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ↑ "‘Sinbad’ Interviews: Orla Brady & Marama Corlett". SciFiPulse.Net. 2011-04-21. Retrieved 2012-11-07.