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| '''Sharon Blynn ''' is an American actress and cancer activist |
'''Sharon Blynn ''' is an American actress and cancer activist. | ||
| Blynn is |
Blynn is known for portraying the character Soren, a ], in the 2019 superhero films '']'' and '']''. | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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| In 2000 she was diagnosed with ]. After three years of treatment, Sharon has been in remission since 2003. Inspired by her own life and experience with ovarian cancer, Sharon founded an organisation called "''Bald is Beautiful''" in 2002. The main objective of the movement is to expand the existing social notions of beauty and femininity, and also ovarian cancer awareness programs. Sharon has remained bald since 2001 in order to publicly represent the message of her organization, and work within TV and film to put the image of a bald woman into mainstream consciousness and give women positive media references for how their bodies may change during treatment (and as women in general).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewomenseye.com/2011/07/23/interview-sharon-blynn-ovarian-cancer-survivor-bald-is-beautiful/|title=Ovarian Cancer Survivor Sharon Blynn Proves Bald Is Beautiful|date=July 23, 2011}}</ref> | In 2000 she was diagnosed with ]. After three years of treatment, Sharon has been in remission since 2003. Inspired by her own life and experience with ovarian cancer, Sharon founded an organisation called "''Bald is Beautiful''" in 2002. The main objective of the movement is to expand the existing social notions of beauty and femininity, and also ovarian cancer awareness programs. Sharon has remained bald since 2001 in order to publicly represent the message of her organization, and work within TV and film to put the image of a bald woman into mainstream consciousness and give women positive media references for how their bodies may change during treatment (and as women in general).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewomenseye.com/2011/07/23/interview-sharon-blynn-ovarian-cancer-survivor-bald-is-beautiful/|title=Ovarian Cancer Survivor Sharon Blynn Proves Bald Is Beautiful|date=July 23, 2011}}</ref> | ||
| For the past 17 years, Sharon has been working |
For the past 17 years, Sharon has been working as a cancer activist. In November 2009, she spoke at the "''Lo Que de Verdad Importa'' (''What Really Matters'')" program presented by the Madrid-based Además Organization. She was the host and interviewee for "''The Whisper''", a documentary about ovarian cancer which was aired on ] in September 2010. | ||
| ==Acting career== | ==Acting career== | ||
| ⚫ | In film, Blynn is notable{{cn}} for her involvement in the 2019 ] films '']'' and '']'', where she portrayed Soren, a ] who is ]' wife. | ||
| Sharon's appearances and activities has attained wide media attention. As a result, she was selected to be a part of many fashion shows, TV shows, and films. | |||
| ⚫ | In film, Blynn is notable for her involvement in the 2019 ] films '']'' and '']'', where she portrayed Soren, a ] who is ]' wife. | ||
| ==Awards and recognitions== | |||
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| Sharon was awarded the BraveHeart Women's Association Courage Award in 2011. She was previously awarded the Lilly Tartikoff/EIF Hope Award at the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship’s 2010 Rays of Hope gala. ] honored Sharon by selecting her as one of the "Remarkable Women" in their Every Woman Counts series. | |||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| * {{Official website|http://www.baldisbeautiful.org}} | |||
| * {{IMDb name|3242834}} | * {{IMDb name|3242834}} | ||
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American actress| Sharon Blynn | |
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 Blynn in 2019 | |
| Born | Sharon Blynn |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, Actress, Model |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Sharon Blynn is an American actress and cancer activist.
Blynn is known for portraying the character Soren, a Skrull, in the 2019 superhero films Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Early life
Blynn grew up in Miami, and moved to New York City to attend college at Barnard College/Columbia University, graduating from Columbia University with the first-ever undergraduate B.A. in Ethnomusicology. After graduation, she worked as a marketing executive for Verve Records from 1994 to 2000.
Cancer activism
In 2000 she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After three years of treatment, Sharon has been in remission since 2003. Inspired by her own life and experience with ovarian cancer, Sharon founded an organisation called "Bald is Beautiful" in 2002. The main objective of the movement is to expand the existing social notions of beauty and femininity, and also ovarian cancer awareness programs. Sharon has remained bald since 2001 in order to publicly represent the message of her organization, and work within TV and film to put the image of a bald woman into mainstream consciousness and give women positive media references for how their bodies may change during treatment (and as women in general).
For the past 17 years, Sharon has been working as a cancer activist. In November 2009, she spoke at the "Lo Que de Verdad Importa (What Really Matters)" program presented by the Madrid-based Además Organization. She was the host and interviewee for "The Whisper", a documentary about ovarian cancer which was aired on PBS in September 2010.
Acting career
In film, Blynn is notable for her involvement in the 2019 Marvel Cinematic Universe films Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home, where she portrayed Soren, a Skrull who is Talos' wife.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Last Time I said Goodbye | Short | |
| 2008 | Secrets | The Woman | Short |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | Soren | |
| Spider-Man: Far From Home | Uncredited cameo; post-credits scene |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Lie To Me | MRI Tech | Episode: 2.14 |
| 2011 | Shameless | Bald Woman | Episode: 1.5 |
| 2011 | Body of Proof | Cynthia Marks | Episode: 2.9 |
| 2017 | The Detour | Jayden | Episode: 2.7 |
References
- "My Lifetime Commitment: Sharon Blynn". Archived from the original on 2014-03-08. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
- "Ovarian Cancer Survivor Sharon Blynn Proves Bald Is Beautiful". July 23, 2011.
External links
- Sharon Blynn at IMDb