Nathalie Emmanuel is an English actress best known for portraying the character of Sasha Valentine in the hit British television series Hollyoaks. This show ran from 2006 to 2010 and earned her a lot of popularity.

Nathalie earned mainstream success after being cast in the popular HBO fantasy series “Game of Thrones.” She had one of the main roles, playing Missandei from 2013 to 2019.

In the meantime, she was appearing in some major projects. In 2015, Nathalie joined the all-star cast for the seventh installment of “The Fast & Furious,” playing Computer Hacktivist Ramsey.

Nathalie Emmanuel Biography

Early Life

Nathalie Joanne Emmanuel was (born on March 2, 1989), in Essex, England, UK. She is of Dominican and half-Saint Lucian descent. Nathalie grew up with her older sister, Louise Emmanuel.

She went to St Hilda’s School in Westcliff-on-Sea until she was 11. Then, she did her last year at Westcliff High School for Girls. Her mother was very supportive of her acting.

Career

When Nathalie was just 10, she was chosen to play the Young Nala in the stage show of “The Lion King.” She then caught the attention of a casting director on the UK soap opera “Hollyoaks.”

At the age of 17, she made her acting debut as Sasha Valentine in Hollyoaks, which was shot in Liverpool. Her time on the show lasted for years and was done in 2010.

At the age of 24, Nathalie had the opportunity to audition for the third season of “Game of Thrones” as the soft-spoken, gorgeous translator. She went to the audition nervous, then didn’t hear anything for weeks. Later, she was looking for other gigs, and then, one day, her agent called her and told her that she got the role in Game of Thrones. 

In 2013, Nathalie began playing the role of Missandei in “Game of Thrones”. However, she wasn’t sure how long her time in the series would last. But thanks to her outstanding performance and good looks, she has remained a regular cast member.

Nathalie had a supporting role in seasons two and three; then, she was promoted to the main cast for seasons five and eight. This show ended in 2019. Despite the television series, Nathalie made her film debut as Carla in the British thriller film “Twenty8k” in 2012.

In 2015, Nathalie got a chance to play the role of Ramsey in the American action film “Fast & Furious 7”. Two years later, she reprised her character for “The Fate of the Furious” in 2017. Next year, the actress was cast in two movies, including Maze Runner: The Death Cure and The Titan. 

Nathalie came to the spotlight again in 2021 when she returned to reprise the role of Ramsey in “F9”. Her performance led her to receive more acting gigs, such as appearing in the 2021 films Army Of Thieves and Last Train to Christmas. 

In 2022, she was chosen to play Evelyn “Evie” Jackson in the American horror thriller “The Invitation”. Again, in 2023, she played her character in the blockbuster film series “Fast X.”

Nathalie had an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, revealing that she got a role in “Game of Thrones” in 2013. Around that time, she worked as a shop assistant in a local clothing store.

Aside from her work in big projects, Emmanuel Nathalie starred in numerous shows and films such as Holly Slept Over, Casualty, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and more. In July 2020, she began starring in the Quibi action series “Die Hart” opposite Kevin Hart and John Travolta.

Career Highlights

• Hollyoaks (British Soap Opera, 2006–2010)
• Furious 7 (2015)
• Game of Thrones (American series, 2013–2019)
• F9 (Film, 2021)
• Fast X (2023)
• 2014-15 Screen Actors Guild Awards _ Nominations
• 2015 Empire Award, Empire Hero Award (Ensemble) _ Won
• 2021 Primetime Emmy Award, Outstanding Actress _ Nomination
• Being featured on the cover of InStyle and GQ magazines (2015)
• She found herself on the list of 100 se*iest women by FHM Magazine (2013)
• Ranked as the 75th on the se*iest women list by FHR Magazine (2015)

Nathalie Emmanuel Net Worth

Nathalie Emmanuel is a popular English actress with a net worth of $6 Million. She gained immense fame for her recurring role in the “Game of Thrones.” Nathalie also starred in “Furious 7” and played Harriet in the “Maze Runner” film series. She even posed for a GQ photoshoot, flaunting her curves. Nathalie’s passion for acting began at a young age, and she was cast in the theatre production of “The Lion King” at just 10 years old. With her talent and hard work, she has become a well-known face in the entertainment industry.

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