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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 actress most known for playing the title role of Matilda Wormwood, in the original Broadway cast of '']'',<ref name="MatildaWSJ">{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Stefanie |date=April 25, 2013 |title=The 'Matilda' Fab Four |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323789704578442813161445222 |access-date=December 28, 2020 |website=Wall Street Journal}}</ref><ref name="MatildaVariety">{{Cite web |last=Benedict |first=David |date=April 12, 2013 |title=Legit Review: 'Matilda' |url=https://variety.com/2013/legit/reviews/legit-review-matilda-1200348349/ |access-date=December 28, 2020 |website=Variety}}</ref><ref name="MatildaNYT">{{Cite web |last=Brantley |first=Ben |author-link=Ben Brantley |date=April 11, 2013 |title=Children of the World, Unite! |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/12/theater/reviews/matilda-the-musical-at-shubert-theater.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=December 28, 2020 |website=New York Times |language=en}}</ref> and Hannah Shepherd in '']''.<ref name="TheEnemyWithinTVInsider">{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=John |date=April 15, 2019 |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/ |access-date=December 28, 2020 |website=TV Insider}}</ref><ref name="TheEnemyWithinBroadway">{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Matt |date=March 19, 2018 |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 |access-date=December 28, 2020 |website=BroadwayWorld |language=en}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
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. 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 |date=January 14, 2015 |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|access-date=February 27, 2016 |website=TheaterMania}}</ref><ref name="DoctorZhivagoHollywoodRep">{{Cite web |date=April 21, 2015 |title='Doctor Zhivago': Theater Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/doctor-zhivago-theater-review-790426 |access-date=December 28, 2020 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> It closed after about three weeks, with an additional month of previews.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hetrick |first=Adam |last2=Gioia |first2=Michael |date=May 10, 2015 |title=Winter's Over! Russian Musical Drama ''Doctor Zhivago'' Closes Today |url=http://www.playbill.com/article/winters-over-russian-musical-drama-doctor-zhivago-closes-today-com-348638 |access-date=February 8, 2021 |website=Playbill}}</ref>


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


==Personal life== ==Personal life==
Gennusa lives in Westchester County with her parents.<ref name="Westchester">{{cite web|last1=Amodio|first1=Joseph V|title='Matilda,' a Brit-hit, comes to Broadway|url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/matilda-a-brit-hit-comes-to-broadway-1.4998397|website=Newsday|publisher=newsday.com|accessdate=February 27, 2016}}</ref> Gennusa lives in Westchester County with her parents.<ref name="Westchester">{{Cite web |last=Amodio |first=Joseph V. |date=April 5, 2013 |title='Matilda,' a Brit-hit, comes to Broadway |url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/matilda-a-brit-hit-comes-to-broadway-1.4998397 |access-date=February 27, 2016 |website=Newsday}}</ref>


==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 ].<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> 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 |last=Rooney |first=David |date=April 26, 2013 |title='Matilda' Quartet Scoops Early Tony Honors |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/matilda-quartet-scoops-early-tony-447357 |access-date=February 27, 2016 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> She was also nominated for a ] for the cast album of ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 23, 2020 |title=Sophia Gennusa |url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/sophia-gennusa/17875 |access-date=28 December 2020 |website=Grammy Awards}}</ref>


==Filmography== ==Filmography==
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| 2013 || ''The Princess Diary: Backstage at ']' with ]'' || Herself|| 1 episode || {{CN|date=December 2020}} | 2013 || ''The Princess Diary: Backstage at ']' with ]'' || Herself|| 1 episode || {{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}
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| 2019 || '']'' || Hannah Shepherd || Recurring role ||<ref name="TheEnemyWithinTVInsider" /><ref name="TheEnemyWithinBroadway" /> | 2019 || '']'' || Hannah Shepherd || Recurring role ||<ref name="TheEnemyWithinTVInsider" /><ref name="TheEnemyWithinBroadway" />
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| 2008 || rowspan="5"|'']'' || rowspan="5"|Purchase Conservatory College || {{CN|date=December 2020}} | 2008 || rowspan="5"|'']'' || rowspan="5"|Purchase Conservatory College ||
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American actress

Sophia Gennusa
BornSophia Elizabeth Gennusa
(2003-10-20) October 20, 2003 (age 21)
Westchester County, New York, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present

Sophia Elizabeth Gennusa (born October 20, 2003) is an American actress most known for playing the title role of Matilda Wormwood, 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.

Gennusa 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, Gennusa began 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 Ref(s)
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 Notes Ref(s)
2008 The Nutcracker Purchase Conservatory College
2009
2010
2011
2012

References

  1. ^ Cohen, Stefanie (April 25, 2013). "The 'Matilda' Fab Four". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  2. ^ Benedict, David (April 12, 2013). "Legit Review: 'Matilda'". Variety. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  3. ^ Brantley, Ben (April 11, 2013). "Children of the World, Unite!". New York Times. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Russell, John (April 15, 2019). "'The Enemy Within's Jennifer Carpenter Teases a Look Into Erica's Past". TV Insider. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Smith, Matt (March 19, 2018). "MATILDA's Sophia Gennusa Books Recurring Role on New NBC Pilot". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  6. ^ "Broadway's Original Matilda, Sophia Gennusa, Joins the Cast of Doctor Zhivago". TheaterMania. January 14, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  7. ^ "'Doctor Zhivago': Theater Review". The Hollywood Reporter. April 21, 2015. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  8. Hetrick, Adam; Gioia, Michael (May 10, 2015). "Winter's Over! Russian Musical Drama Doctor Zhivago Closes Today". Playbill. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  9. Amodio, Joseph V. (April 5, 2013). "'Matilda,' a Brit-hit, comes to Broadway". Newsday. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  10. Rooney, David (April 26, 2013). "'Matilda' Quartet Scoops Early Tony Honors". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  11. "Sophia Gennusa". Grammy Awards. November 23, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  12. Selleck, Emily (January 11, 2020). "Where Are These 35 Broadway Kids Now?". Playbill. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  13. Clark, Jason (October 9, 2013). "'Matilda': Watch a song clip from 'Naughty'". EW.com. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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