Mia Goth

Biography

Mia Gypsy Mello da Silva Goth is an English actress, born on October 25, 1993, in Southwark, London. Her early life involved moving between the UK, Brazil, and Canada before settling in London. She was discovered by a fashion photographer at the age of 14, which led to a modeling career, including campaigns for high-fashion brands.3 She began auditioning for films around age 16.

🌟 Film Career and Breakthrough

Goth made her acting debut in the 2013 erotic art film Nymphomaniac, directed by Lars von Trier.5 Her early career also included roles in the post-apocalyptic thriller The Survivalist (2015), the adventure-thriller Everest (2015), and the horror film A Cure for Wellness (2016).

She gained significant recognition for her supporting roles in critically acclaimed films, including the 2018 remake of the supernatural horror classic Suspiria and the sci-fi mystery film High Life (2018).7 In 2020, she appeared in the period comedy-drama Emma.

Her career saw a breakthrough with the 9$X$ film series from 2022 to 2024.. She took on the dual roles of protagonist Maxine Minx and antagonist Pearl in the horror film X (2022).11 She then starred in and co-wrote the prequel film, Pearl (2022), which further established her in the horror genre, earning her critical praise.12 She reprised her role in the third installment, MaXXXine (2024).

Goth's recent notable work includes starring in the body horror film Infinity Pool (2023). Her upcoming projects include Guillermo del Toro's horror film Frankenstein and a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Blade.

✨ Recognition and Awards

Mia Goth has received several nominations and awards throughout her career, particularly for her work in the horror genre.

She won the Best Actress award at the Sitges Film Festival (2022) for her performance in Pearl.

She won two Critics' Choice Super Awards in 2023: Best Actress in a Horror Movie and Best Villain in a Movie, both for Pearl.

For her role in Pearl, she was also nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance.

She was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer for her role in The Survivalist (2015).