MyAnna Buring

Biography

MyAnna Buring is a Swedish-born British actress known for her work in film, television, and theatre. She was born on September 22, 1979, in Sundsvall, Sweden, and grew up in the Middle East before moving to Britain at the age of 16. She graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2004.

Early Career

Buring began her professional acting career in British television, appearing in productions such as Murder Prevention, Casualty, The Bill, and Midsomer Murders. She also became involved with the MahWaff Theatre Company as an associate director.

Film Career

Buring gained early recognition for her performance as Sam in the horror film The Descent (2005). She later reprised the role in The Descent Part 2 (2009). Her other film credits include Doomsday (2008), Freakdog (2008), Lesbian Vampire Killers (2009), and Kill List (2011).

She achieved international recognition after portraying Tanya, a member of the Denali vampire coven, in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) and Part 2 (2012).

Television Career

Buring has appeared in several prominent British and international television productions. Her credits include Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, Ripper Street, The Responder, and The Witcher, in which she played the sorceress Tissaia de Vries.

She also appeared in the thriller 97 Minutes (2023), playing Kim alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Alec Baldwin.

Other Work

In addition to acting, Buring has worked as a writer, with credits including the television series Whitstable Pearl and Exit. Her career also includes extensive theatre work, reflecting her formal stage training.