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| 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 | 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
- ^ 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.