Who is Kaya Scodelario?
Kaya Rose Scodelario-Davis is a British actress who is most recognized for her portrayal of Effy Stonem in the teenage drama series Skins. The series explored issues like dysfunctional families, mental illness, and bipolar disorder, as well as the lives of teenagers. She started her acting career with a role on television when she was a teenager. She ultimately entered movies as well. Her filmography includes The Maze Runner, a dystopian sci-fi film in which she played one of the leading roles. The film was well-received in the media and generated ten times its budget.
She also played an important role in the swashbuckler fantasy film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, one of the most popular installments of the famous Pirates of the Caribbean film series. During her career, she has received nominations for multiple Golden Nymph Awards and Teen Choice Awards, among other prestigious awards. In the movie The Truth about Emanuel, she was recognized with an Ashland Independent Film Award for her performance.
| Real Name/Full Name | Kaya Rose Scodelario-Humphrey |
| Date Of Birth | 13 March 1992 |
| Age | 33 years old |
| Birthplace | Haywards Heath, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inch |
| Weight | 57 kg |
| Spouse | Benjamin Walker (Divorced) |
| Children | 1 |
| Siblings | Not Known |
| Profession | Actress. |
| Net worth | $2 Million. |
Biography
Kaya Scodelario, who was born on March 13, 1992 in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, currently resides at the age of 32. Katia is Katia’s mother, and Roger is Roger’s father, both of whom are British. Kaya was primarily raised by her mother after her parents split when she was young. Kaya took up her mother’s last name, Scodelario, due to her Italian ancestry.
Scodelario attended Islington Arts and Media School in London, but decided to leave formal education early after becoming part of the acting team in Skins. Her upbringing was deeply influenced by her Brazilian culture, and she has never distanced herself from her roots.
Personal Life
In December 2015, Kaya wed co-star Benjamin Walker, a year after they were engaged in December 2014. Kaya and her husband announced that they were expecting their first child in June 2016.
Career
Kaya’s debut in film was in 2009 with the British science fiction drama ‘Film Moon’, where she played Eve. She played Effy Stonem in the E4 teen drama series Skins for her first TV appearance before this. Between 2007 and 2010, she made an appearance on the show. Even though she became well-known for that role, the initial stage had its share of issues. Kaya was highly discouraged during the program auditions, believing that she was too young at the age of 14. She was persuaded by a persistent producer to stay but to read intensively for the role she was playing. Initially, she was assigned roles with few speaking scenes, but as she developed into the series, she became the main character by 2009.
She appeared in Clash of the Titans, a 2010 fantasy film. The film was based on the Greek myth of Perseus. Despite its financial success, the movie was criticized negatively by critics. She made an appearance in the British action film Shank. Negative reviews were received by the film. Wuthering Heights, her follow-up film, was also a huge commercial disappointment. Despite this, it was awarded multiple times and received a range of opinions, from positive to negative. It was included on the list of the best movies of 2012 by the news website Salon. Her next appearance was in the teenage drama film Now is Good, the Comedy film Spike, and the thriller film Twenty8k.
The Truth about Emanuel, a drama thriller film, was where she played an important role in 2013. Francesca Gregorini’s film was written, directed, and produced, but it was not financially successful. One of the main roles in The Maze Runner, a 2014 dystopian sci-fi film, resulted in her popularity increasing. It received a few accolades but received average reviews. Her role was reprised in the films Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018), both of which were highly successful commercially.
The film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales featured her in a supporting role in 2017. The fifth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series was directed by Joachim Ronning. The cast of the movie includes Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Geoffrey Rush, and Brenton Thwaites. The reviews from critics were mostly mixed.
Net Worth
Kaya Scodelario’s net worth is thought to be approximately $2 million. The majority of her wealth has been earned through her acting career, which involves portraying characters in major franchises like The Maze Runner and Pirates of the Caribbean. Moreover, she has made appearances in television series and films that have increased her earning potential.
