Sylvia Hoeks | |
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Born |
Sylvia Gertrudis Martyna Hoeks 1 June 1983 Maarheeze, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands |
Other names | Sylvia Hoecks, Sylvia Hoek |
Occupation | Actress, model |
Years active | 2005–present |
Sylvia Hoeks (born 1 June 1983) is a Dutch actress.
During high school she was scouted by Elite models, and she started travelling as a model all around Europe for a couple of years. After finishing high school she attended the Maastricht Theatre Academy.
Right after graduation she made her national breakthrough with the Jos Stelling film Duska (2007). She won a Golden Calf (the Dutch equivalent of the Oscars) at the annual Netherlands Film Festival.
In 2011, Sylvia was presented at the Berlinale as Shooting Star, a unique Pan European initiative which puts a spotlight on Europe’s best actors.
Her international breakthrough in 2012 was after working with the Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore in his film The Best Offer starring opposite Geoffrey Rush.
She has recently been cast in Blade Runner 2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve.