Mia Wasikowska: filmography, biography and personal life (photo)

Today the heroine of our story will be the rising star of Hollywood named Mia Vasikovska. For most viewers, she is known for her lead role in the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton entitled "Alice in Wonderland." We offer a closer look to the actress, having learned the details of her career and personal life.

Mia Wasikowska: biography

The future Hollywood celebrity was born on October 14, 1989 in the capital of Australia - Canberra, in a creative family. Her mother is Mazhena Wasikowska, a photographer from Poland, and her father is John Reed, an English photographer and a collage artist. Mia was an average child in the family: she has a younger brother and an older sister. From the age of 8, the girl began to practice ballet and dreamed of performing on the big stage. After graduation, Mia entered the Art and Theater Academy.

Early career in film

The first film, in which filming Mia participated, was a crime drama of Australian production called "Murder in the suburbs." The girl was only 15 then. Vasikovsky's acting talent was noticed by filmmakers, and in 2007 she was offered to star in two low budget films "Kozet" and "Skin". In the same year she was invited to more serious roles in such films as "September" and "Crocodile."

The first steps in Hollywood

Mia's debut on American television took place in 2008: she played one of the roles in the series "Treatment". The work of the young actress was appreciated by both spectators and critics.

His first starring role, Mia Vasikovska, whose filmography already included about a dozen films, played in 2009 in an independent project directed by Scott Tims titled "This Evening Sun". The work of the young actress was recognized as brilliant, in connection with which she was seriously interested in Hollywood filmmakers. In the same year she was offered to perform the main role in the film "Amelia".

Continuation of Career in Cinematography

In 2010, Mia Vasikovska played another memorable role in the film "Children are OK". Her heroine was a girl named Joni - the daughter of a lesbian couple. According to the plot, she goes to the company of her younger brother in search of her biological father.

On top of success: the main role in the film "Alice in Wonderland"

In the same year, the actress played a key role in her career. Mia Vasikovska, whose height is 162 centimeters, played Alice in the fantastic film directed by Tim Burton "Alice in Wonderland", which is one of the adaptations of the fairy tale by Lewis Carroll. On set, she has the privilege of working with such illustrious actors as Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Helena Boehm Carter. After the role of Alice Mia literally woke up famous. As for the picture itself, it is very fond of viewers around the world. It was enjoyed with pleasure by children, teenagers, adults, and everyone found something amazing and interesting in the film.

After the role of Alice on Mia Wasikowski, flattering reviews of critics literally fell down, as well as numerous proposals for filming in various films. The next picture, in which the actress took part, was the tape "Do not give up." And for the sake of this role, the new Hollywood star refused to work in the "Conspirator" directed by Robert Redford.

Mia Vasikovska, whose filmography in 2011 was replenished with three paintings ("The Mysterious Albert Nobbs", "Do not give up" and "Jane Eyre"), was in demand more than ever. In 2012, she began filming in the tape directed by Richard Ayoade under the title "Double." The basis of this project was the same work by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. However, the film can not be called a screen version of the story of the great Russian classic in its pure form. Rather, it was her free reading. The plot of the picture tells of an official whose life changed dramatically after he encountered his own double. The main roles were performed by Jesse Eisenberg and Mia Wasikowska. In the same year, another movie with the participation of an actress called "The Drunken District in the World" appeared on the screens.

Last works

In 2013, the screen came out a picture called "Trails" directed by John Curran. Mia Vasikovska played the leading role in it, playing Robin Davidson, also an Australian. According to the plot, the heroine travels through the desert alone for more than six months. The company she was only a faithful dog and four camels. The action takes place in 1977. It is interesting that the heroine of the picture is not a fictional character. Robert Davidson really took such a journey, and then decided to write first an article for the National Geographic magazine, and then a book called "Trails," which quickly became a bestseller.

In the same year, viewers had the opportunity to watch Mia Vasikovski's play in yet another film - "Madame Bovary" directed by Sofia Barthez. Along with the young actress, the main role in the film was performed by Ezra Miller.

In 2014, the picture "Carol", about the love story of a saleswoman from New York and her client, is expected to appear on the screens. The main roles in the film are performed by Keith Blanchett and Mia Wasikowski. In the same year, a wide-screened movie called "Star Map", where the actress's partners on the set were Julianne Moore and Carrie Fisher.

Future projects

In 2015, we again can see Miyu Wasikowski on the big screen in the movie "Crimson Peak". A year later, fans of "Alice in Wonderland" are waiting for a real gift in the form of the second part of the acclaimed picture. Studio Disney has even called the official date of the premiere: May 27, 2016.

Mia Wasikowska: personal life

In the mid-2000s, some Australian publications circulated information that the actress is in an intimate relationship with one of her friends, thus hinting at her unconventional sexual orientation. However, journalists could not provide reliable facts confirming this. Mia Vasikovska herself did not comment on this situation.

However, the denial of rumors about the unconventional sexual orientation of the actress was her affair with Jesse Eisenberg, who became famous after roles in the films "Social Network" and "The Illusion of Deception." They met on the set of the picture "Double", and their relationship continues to this day.

Interesting facts about the actress

• Mia Wasikowska was one of the contenders for the role of Lisbeth Salander in the David Fincher film "Girl with a Dragon Tattoo", which is an adaptation of the novel of the same name. However, in the end, the actress refused to audition due to employment in other projects.
• Mia Vasikovska also refused to shoot Robert Radford's Conspirator in order to fulfill the main role in the film Do not Give Up.
• Miyu Vasikovsku, the first of all the actors involved in the film "Alice in Wonderland", was approved for the role. This happened 4 months before the filming began. Thanks to the role of Alice Miyu recognized as the most successful young actress in Australia.
• Due to the fact that the mother of the Hollywood star is Polish, and she herself lived for some time in this country, she was formally asked to accept Polish as the second citizenship. However, the actress refused, not commenting on her decision.
• In 2008, Mia became the winner of the prestigious Australian Independent Cinema Award in the category "Breakthrough of the Year".