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			'''Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa''' (born October 20, 2003) is an American child actress most known for her role as Matilda, in the original Broadway cast of '']''<ref name="MatildaWSJ">{{cite web \|last1=Cohen \|first1=Stefanie \|title=The 'Matilda' Fab Four \|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323789704578442813161445222 \|website=Wall Street Journal \|access-date=December 28, 2020 \|date=April 25, 2013}}</ref><ref name="MatildaVariety">{{cite web \|last1=Benedict \|first1=David \|title=Legit Review: ‘Matilda’ \|url=https://variety.com/2013/legit/reviews/legit-review-matilda-1200348349/ \|website=Variety \|access-date=December 28, 2020 \|date=April 12, 2013}}</ref><ref name="MatildaNYT">{{cite web \|last1=Brantley \|first1=Ben \|title=Children of the World, Unite! \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/12/theater/reviews/matilda-the-musical-at-shubert-theater.html \|website=New York Times \|access-date=December 28, 2020 \|language=en \|date=April 11, 2013\|url-access=subscription}}</ref> and Hannah Shepherd in '']''.<ref name="TheEnemyWithinTVInsider">{{cite web \|last1=Russell \|first1=John \|title='The Enemy Within's Jennifer Carpenter Teases a Look Into Erica's Past \|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/765630/the-enemy-within-season-1-episode-8-erica-shepherd-past/ \|website=TV Insider \|access-date=December 28, 2020 \|date=April 15, 2019}}</ref><ref name="TheEnemyWithinBroadway">{{cite web \|last1=Smith \|first1=Matt \|title=MATILDA's Sophia Gennusa Books Recurring Role on New NBC Pilot \|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MATILDAs-Sophia-Gennusa-Books-Recurring-Role-on-New-NBC-Pilot-20180319 \|website=BroadwayWorld \|access-date=December 28, 2020 \|language=en \|date=March 19, 2018}}</ref>
	'''Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa''' (born October 20, 2003) is an American child actress most known for her role as Matilda, in the original Broadway cast of '']'' and Hannah Shepherd in '']''.

	==Career==		==Career==
	Gennusa is best known for debuting the role of Matilda Wormwood in the ] production of '']'' alongside ], ], and ] at the ]. She returned to Broadway in 2015 for the new musical '']'' at the ].<ref name="~~Dr Zhivago~~">{{cite web\|title=Broadway's Original Matilda, Sophia Gennusa, Joins the Cast of Doctor Zhivago\|url=http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/doctor-zhivago-complete-broadway-casting_71309.html\|website=Theater Mania\|publisher=theatermania.com\|accessdate=February 27, 2016}}</ref> It closed after about three weeks, with an additional month of previews.		Gennusa is best known for debuting the role of Matilda Wormwood in the ] production of '']''<ref name="MatildaWSJ" /><ref name="MatildaVariety" /><ref name="MatildaNYT" /> alongside ],<ref name="MatildaVariety" /> ],<ref name="MatildaVariety" /> and ]<ref name="MatildaVariety" /> at the ].<ref name="MatildaVariety" /> She returned to Broadway in 2015 for the new musical '']'' at the ].<ref name="DoctorZhivagoTheaterMania">{{cite web\|title=Broadway's Original Matilda, Sophia Gennusa, Joins the Cast of Doctor Zhivago\|url=http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/doctor-zhivago-complete-broadway-casting_71309.html\|website=Theater Mania\|publisher=theatermania.com\|accessdate=February 27, 2016}}</ref><ref name="DoctorZhivagoHollywoodRep">{{cite web \|title='Doctor Zhivago': Theater Review \|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/doctor-zhivago-theater-review-790426 \|website=hollywoodreporter.com \|access-date=December 28, 2020 \|date=April 21, 2015}}</ref> It closed after about three weeks, with an additional month of previews.

	She frequently performs in benefit concerts and cabarets, and as of 2016 is the singer of the theme song for ''].'' She sang on an episode of '']'' in 2015.		She frequently performs in benefit concerts and cabarets, and as of 2016 is the singer of the theme song for ''].'' She sang on an episode of '']'' in 2015.

	In 2019, Sophia gained a recurring role on '']'' as Hannah Shepherd.		In 2019, Sophia gained a recurring role on '']'' as Hannah Shepherd.<ref name="TheEnemyWithinTVInsider" /><ref name="TheEnemyWithinBroadway" />

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
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	==Awards==		==Awards==
	She performed in ''Matilda'' as ] until December 21, 2013. She later won a ] with ], ], and ] for their outstanding Broadway debut in the show.<ref name="Tony Honors">{{cite web\|last1=Rooney\|first1=David\|title='Matilda' Quartet Scoops Early Tony Honors\|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/matilda-quartet-scoops-early-tony-447357\|website=Hollywood Reporter\|publisher=hollywoodreporter.com\|accessdate=February 27, 2016}}</ref> She was also nominated for a ] for the cast album of ].		She performed in ''Matilda'' as ] until December 21, 2013. She later won a ] with ], ], and ] for their outstanding Broadway debut in the show.<ref name="Tony Honors">{{cite web\|last1=Rooney\|first1=David\|title='Matilda' Quartet Scoops Early Tony Honors\|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/matilda-quartet-scoops-early-tony-447357\|website=Hollywood Reporter\|publisher=hollywoodreporter.com\|accessdate=February 27, 2016}}</ref> She was also nominated for a ] for the cast album of ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=SOPHIA GENNUSA \|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/sophia-gennusa/17875 \|website=Grammy Awards \|access-date=28 December 2020}}</ref>

	==~~Credits~~==		==Filmography==

	===~~Singles~~===		===Television===
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	! Year !! Title !! ~~Album~~		! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! {{abbr\|Ref(s)\|Reference(s)}}
	\|-		\|-
		⚫	\| 2013 \|\| ''The Princess Diary: Backstage at ']' with ]'' \|\| Herself\|\| 1 episode \|\| {{CN}}
	\| 2013 \|\| Naughty \|\| '']''
		⚫	\|-
		⚫	\| 2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| Children's Chorus \|\| 1 episode \|\| {{CN}}
		⚫	\|-
		⚫	\| 2016 \|\| '']'' \|\| Young Rebecca Harris \|\| 1 episode \|\| {{CN}}
		⚫	\|-
		⚫	\| 2019 \|\| '']'' \|\| Hannah Shepherd \|\| Recurring role \|\|<ref name="TheEnemyWithinTVInsider" /><ref name="TheEnemyWithinBroadway" />
	\|}		\|}

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	! Year !! Title !! Role !! Theatre !! Notes		! Year !! Title !! Role !! Theatre !! Notes !! {{abbr\|Ref(s)\|Reference(s)}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2013 \|\| '']'' \|\| Matilda Wormwood\|\| ] \|\| March 5 – December 21, 2013		\| 2013 \|\| '']'' \|\| Matilda Wormwood\|\| ] \|\| March 5 – December 21, 2013 \|\|<ref name="MatildaWSJ" /><ref name="MatildaVariety" /><ref name="MatildaNYT" />
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| Young Lara/Katarina \|\| ] \|\| March 27 – May 10, 2015		\| 2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| Young Lara/Katarina \|\| ] \|\| March 27 – May 10, 2015 \|\|<ref name="DoctorZhivagoTheaterMania" /><ref name="DoctorZhivagoHollywoodRep" />
	\|}		\|}

	===TV===		===Singles===
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	! Year !! Title !! ~~Role~~ !! ~~Notes~~		! Year !! Title !! Album !! {{abbr\|Ref(s)\|Reference(s)}}
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⚫	\| 2013 \|\| ''The Princess Diary: Backstage at ']' with ]'' \|\| Herself\|\| 1 episode
⚫	\|-
⚫	\| 2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| Children's Chorus \|\| 1 episode
⚫	\|-
⚫	\| 2016 \|\| '']'' \|\| Young Rebecca Harris \|\| 1 episode
	\|-		\|-
			\| 2013 \|\| Naughty \|\| '']'' \|\| <ref name="MatildaNaughtyEW">{{cite web \|last1=Clark \|first1=Jason \|title='Matilda': Watch a song clip from 'Naughty' \|url=https://ew.com/article/2013/10/09/matilda-naughty/ \|website=EW.com \|access-date=December 28, 2020 \|language=EN \|date=October 9, 2013}}</ref>{{better source needed}}
⚫	\| 2019 \|\| '']'' \|\| Hannah Shepherd \|\| Recurring role
	\|}		\|}

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	! Year !! Title !! Theatre !! Notes		! Year !! Title !! Theatre !! Notes !! {{abbr\|Ref(s)\|Reference(s)}}
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	\| 2008 \|\| rowspan="5"\|'']'' \|\| rowspan="5"\|Purchase Conservatory College \|\|		\| 2008 \|\| rowspan="5"\|'']'' \|\| rowspan="5"\|Purchase Conservatory College \|\| {{CN}}
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	\| 2009 \|\|		\| 2009 \|\| \|\| {{CN}}
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	\| 2010 \|\|		\| 2010 \|\| \|\| {{CN}}
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	\| 2011 \|\|		\| 2011 \|\| \|\| {{CN}}
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	\| 2012 \|\|		\| 2012 \|\| \|\| {{CN}}
	\|}		\|}

Revision as of 16:46, 28 December 2020

American actress

Sophia Gennusa
Born	Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa (2003-10-20) October 20, 2003 (age 21) Westchester County, New York, United States of America
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2013–present

Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa (born October 20, 2003) is an American child actress most known for her role as Matilda, in the original Broadway cast of Matilda the Musical and Hannah Shepherd in The Enemy Within.

Career

Gennusa is best known for debuting the role of Matilda Wormwood in the Broadway production of Matilda alongside Bailey Ryon, Oona Laurence, and Milly Shapiro at the Shubert Theatre. She returned to Broadway in 2015 for the new musical Doctor Zhivago at the Broadway Theatre. It closed after about three weeks, with an additional month of previews.

She frequently performs in benefit concerts and cabarets, and as of 2016 is the singer of the theme song for Sesame Street. She sang on an episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver in 2015.

In 2019, Sophia gained a recurring role on The Enemy Within as Hannah Shepherd.

Personal life

Gennusa lives in Westchester County with her parents.

Awards

She performed in Matilda as Matilda Wormwood until December 21, 2013. She later won a Tony Honor with Oona Laurence, Milly Shapiro, and Bailey Ryon for their outstanding Broadway debut in the show. She was also nominated for a Grammy Award for the cast album of Matilda.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2013	The Princess Diary: Backstage at 'Cinderella' with Laura Osnes	Herself	1 episode
2015	Last Week Tonight with John Oliver	Children's Chorus	1 episode
2016	Limitless	Young Rebecca Harris	1 episode
2019	The Enemy Within	Hannah Shepherd	Recurring role

Theatre

Year	Title	Role	Theatre	Notes	Ref(s)
2013	Matilda The Musical	Matilda Wormwood	Sam S. Schubert Theatre	March 5 – December 21, 2013
2015	Doctor Zhivago	Young Lara/Katarina	Broadway Theatre	March 27 – May 10, 2015

Singles

Year	Title	Album	Ref(s)
2013	Naughty	Matilda The Musical

Dance

Year	Title	Theatre
2008	The Nutcracker	Purchase Conservatory College
2009
2010
2011
2012

References

^ Cohen, Stefanie (April 25, 2013). "The 'Matilda' Fab Four". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
^ Benedict, David (April 12, 2013). "Legit Review: 'Matilda'". Variety. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
^ Brantley, Ben (April 11, 2013). "Children of the World, Unite!". New York Times. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
^ Russell, John (April 15, 2019). "'The Enemy Within's Jennifer Carpenter Teases a Look Into Erica's Past". TV Insider. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
^ Smith, Matt (March 19, 2018). "MATILDA's Sophia Gennusa Books Recurring Role on New NBC Pilot". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
^ "Broadway's Original Matilda, Sophia Gennusa, Joins the Cast of Doctor Zhivago". Theater Mania. theatermania.com. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
^ "'Doctor Zhivago': Theater Review". hollywoodreporter.com. April 21, 2015. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
Amodio, Joseph V. "'Matilda,' a Brit-hit, comes to Broadway". Newsday. newsday.com. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
Rooney, David. "'Matilda' Quartet Scoops Early Tony Honors". Hollywood Reporter. hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
"SOPHIA GENNUSA". Grammy Awards. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
Clark, Jason (October 9, 2013). "'Matilda': Watch a song clip from 'Naughty'". EW.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.

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