Saura Lightfoot-Leon (born 1998) is a Dutch-born English-Spanish actress. She starred in the film Hoard (2023).
Saura Lightfoot Leon | |
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| Born | 1998 (age 25–26) Leiden, Netherlands |
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| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Early life edit
Lightfoot-Leon was born in Leiden, Netherlands[1] to English father Paul Lightfoot and Spanish mother Sol León, both dancers and choreographers. Lightfoot-Leon graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting.[2]
Career edit
As a child, Lightfoot-Leon appeared in the projected background videos of her parents Paul Lightfoot and Sol León's ballet and contemporary dance productions, such as Silent Screen (2005)[3] and Stop-Motion (2014) at Lucent Danstheater in The Hague,[4][5] which was also shown in 2018 at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London.[6] Upon graduating from RADA in 2020,[7] Lightfoot-Leon featured in their final project with Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) She Remembers,[8] which was staged virtually.[9]
After making her television debut in an episode of the BBC One miniseries Life After Life in 2022, Lightfoot-Leon made her feature film debut as the lead Maria of Luna Carmoon's film Hoard, appearing alongside the likes of Joseph Quinn and Hayley Squires. For her performance in Hoard, Lightfoot-Leon was awarded a Special Jury Mention at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.[10][11][12] Lightfoot-Leon has upcoming roles in the Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air and the Netflix series American Primeval.[13]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Grapes | Rae | Short film |
| 2020 | Hard Pass | Short film | |
| 2022 | Life After Life | Hilde | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Hoard | Maria | |
| 2024 | Masters of the Air | Louise | |
| TBA | American Primeval | Abish |
Stage edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Silent Screen | ||
| 2014 | Stop-Motion | Lucent Danstheater, The Hague | |
| 2020 | She Remembers | Nederlands Dans Theater (virtual) | |
References edit
- ^ "Residencies: Sol León and Paul Lightfoot". Orsolina 28. July 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Saura Lightfoot-Leon". RADA. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Silent Screen". The National Ballet of Canada. 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Stop-Motion". Nederlands Dans Theater. January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "Sol León & Paul Lightfoot - STOP-MOTION Nederlands Dans Theater / NDT 1". Kumquat Performing Arts Paris. 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Mead, David (2 July 2018). "Defining contemporary dance today: Nederlands Dans Theater in London". SeeingDance. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Watts, Graham (22 July 2020). "Nederlands Dans Theater – Paul Lightfoot and Sol León lockdown streamed premieres". DanceTabs. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Embrechts, Annette (29 July 2020). "Paul Lightfoot en Sol León nemen met twee dansfilms afscheid van hun eigen Nederlands Dans Theater". de Volksrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Liber, Vera (15 July 2020). "Stream review: Standby / She Remembers". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ Grater, Tom (25 April 2022). "Saura Lightfoot Leon, Hayley Squires & Joseph Quinn Starring In UK Debut 'Hoard'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ Corá, Angelina (3 September 2023). "Interview with Joseph Quinn and Saura Lightfoot-Leon: 'Hoard' and the catalogues of love". The Italian Rêve. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Seghedoni, Serena (4 September 2023). "Hoard Interview: Luna Carmoon, Saura Lightfoot Leon & Joseph Quinn". Loud and Clear Reviews. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ Thao, Phillipe (24 January 2023). "'American Primeval' Unleashes Its Full Cast into the Wilderness". Tudum by Netflix. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
External links edit
- Saura Lightfoot Leon at IMDb
- Saura Lightfoot Leon at Spotlight