The birth date of Jessica Yu-Li Henwick is August 30, 1992, and she is an English actress, writer, and director. Spirit Warriors (2010) and Silk (2014) were the first shows she started her career on the BBC. She then played Nymeria Sand in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2015–2017), Testor in the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and Colleen Wing in the Marvel series Iron Fist (2017–2018). Henwick has also been a starring cast in Love and Monsters (2020), The Matrix Resurrections (2021) and Glass Onion, as well as her voice work. She received nominations for a British Academy Film Award for her short film Bus Girl (2022).
| Real Name/Full Name | Jessica Yu-Li Henwick |
| Date Of Birth | 30 August 1993 |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Birthplace | Surrey, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Religion | Christian |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inch |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Martial Status | Not Married |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Profession | Actress, Writer, and Director |
| Net worth | $5 million |
Biography
Jessica Yu Li Henwick was brought into the world on August 30th, 1993. The place she was born in was Surrey, England. The actress is known for being of mixed race; She is of Singaporean-Chinese and Zambian-English descent.
Mark Henwick, who was born in Zambia, is an English man and Ms. Henwick, who is her mother, is of Singaporean-Chinese descent. She is the middle child of two brothers.
Her degree was earned at Surrey University. She took acting classes at the National Youth Theatre and Red Roofs Theatre School for professional training. Before studying at the Arts Educational Schools in London, she graduated from the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. He has demonstrated his dedication and passion as a performer, and her education has certainly contributed to her success. For those aspiring to follow in her footsteps, studying acting or theater arts can be a great way to build your skills, hone your craft, and pave the way towards a successful career in the industry.
Personal Life
Jessica Henwick fell in love with Jonny Yag. They are believed to have been together for an extended period of time. Jonny Yag’s work as an actor is what makes him famous. The Punisher (2011), Olympus Has Fallen (2013), and The Last Ship (2014) were all successful works in which he appeared.
Career
Jessica Henwick’s career skyrocketed in June 2009 when she brought the character of Bo to life on the BBC TV series ‘Spirit Warriors.’ In 2013, she achieved her breakthrough when she appeared in the TV series ‘Running on the Cracks,’ which was an adaptation of the novel by Julia Donaldson.
Jude Poyer, a martial arts choreographer, was the one who trained her in wushu for this role. The 2011 Broadcast Awards were among the awards the show was nominated for. In 2013, she debuted as a professional theatre performer at the international premiere of Running on the Cracks.
Following that, she was chosen to portray Jane Jeong Trenka for Obsession: Dark Desires, a crime television series that aired in January 2014. Nymeria Sand in Season 5 of HBO’s Game of Thrones was the first time she played the character in 2015.
In 2017, she portrayed Colleen Wing in the Netflix television series Iron Fist in a similar fashion. She will also co-star in Underwater, a fiction thriller, in 2020, along with other films such as Love and Monsters and On the Rocks. In 2021, she had the opportunity to appear in The Matrix Resurrections.
Two of Netflix’s newest movies, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and The Gray Man, were cast in her in 2022. An episode for the animated series Moley was written by her in 2022.
Her first film role in Balsa Wood (2014) was secured based on her performance in the play. Silk, Lewis, and Obsession: Dark Desires were some of the TV series in which the actress played minor roles. Following that, she received her major opportunity on Game of Thrones.
In the meantime, she appeared in the movie The Force Awakens (2015) before landing the role on GOT. Jessica Henwick collaborated on both The Heart of the Forest and The Headhunter in 2016. After that, she made appearances in the films Rice Off White (2017), Fortitude (2017), and the Netflix series Iron Fist (2017). This actress is also known for portraying Colleen Wing in The Defenders (2017) and its sequel, Luke Cage (2018).
Dr. Liebenstein (2014)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Dragonfly (2015)
The Headhunter (2016)
Rice on White (2017)
Newness (2017)
Underwater (2020)
On the Rocks (2020)
Love and Monsters (2021)
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
The Gray Man (2022)
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
TV Shows
Spirit Warriors (2010)
North by Northamptonshire (2011-2012)
The Thick of It (2012)
Silk (2014)
Inspecteur Lewis (2014)
Game of Thrones (2015-2017)
Iron Fist (2017-2018)
The Defenders (2017)
Luke Cage (2018)
Blood of Zeus (2020)
Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2022)
Cuckoo (2023)
The Royal Hotel (2023)
Twilight of the Gods (2023)
Net Worth
It is believed that Henwick earns approximately $5 million. Movies, writing endeavors, and collaborative ventures with brands are her primary sources of income. Through her adaptability and exceptional skills, Henwick has paved the way for prosperous opportunities and fruitful partnerships throughout her career.
