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Mia Wasikowska Biography

Birth Name:Mia Wasikowska

Birth Place:Canberra, Australia

Profession Actress, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was named one of MTV's Best Female Breakout Stars in 2010
Won the Hollywood Breakthrough Award for Actress of the Year at the 2010 Hollywood Film Festival
Won an AFI International Award for Best Actress for "Alice in Wonderland" in 2010
Invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2011
Her first major film role was as Lilya in "Suburban Mayhem․"
She trained as a ballerina from age 9 to age 14 and credits ballet with toughening her up and making her able to control her nerves during auditions
Quote: "[on the character Alice] "What is really interesting about the character is that she's at an age where you find yourself with all these expectations to please family and society․ Her struggle is, how much do you sacrifice yourself to please others?""
Best known for her roles as Alice Kingsleigh in the 2010 film "Alice in Wonderland," as Joni in "The Kids Are All Right" and as Sophie in "In Treatment․"
Like her parents, she really enjoys photography and often takes behind-the-scenes pictures on set with one of her mother's old cameras

Awards

2006Young Actor's Award-: nominated
2009AFI International Award-Best Actress: nominated
2009Special Jury Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2010AFI International Award-Best Actress: winner
2010DFCS Award-Breakthrough Artist: nominated
2010Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
2010Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2010PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2010Scream Award-Breakout Performance - Female: nominated
2010Scream Award-Best Fantasy Actress: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Breakout Female: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Fight: winner
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy: nominated
2010WAFCA Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2011British Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2011COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2011Empire Award-Best Newcomer: nominated
2011Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2012AACTA International Award-Best Actress: nominated
2012EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: winner
2012GAFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2013British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2013Fright Meter Award-Best Actress: nominated
2014Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
2014AACTA Award-Best Direction: nominated
2014AFCA Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
2014CinEuphoria-Best Actress - International Competition: nominated
2014DFCC-Best Actress: nominated
2014Empire Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2014Chainsaw Award-Best Actress: nominated
2014Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2014Halfway Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2014Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
2014SDFCS Award-Best Actress: nominated
2015AACTA Award-Best Lead Actress: nominated
2015AFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2015BloodGuts UK Horror Award-Best Actress: nominated
2015Canadian Screen Award-Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2015Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015FCCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2016Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
2016Jury Award-Best International Narrative Feature: nominated
2018Grimmfest Award-Best Actress: winner
2019AACTA Award-Best Lead Actress: nominated
2020AFCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2020FCCA Award-Best Actress: nominated
2024AACTA Award-Best Supporting Actress in Film: nominated