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Natasha Liu Bordizzo (born 25 August 1994) is an Australian actress. She made her debut portraying the character of Snow Vase in Netflix's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny. In 2019, she portrayed the character of Helena in Netflix's The Society.[1] In 2022, she portrayed the character of Heather in Netflix's Day Shift.
Early life and education[]
Natasha Liu Bordizzo was born in Sydney. Her mother is Chinese and her father is of Italian descent. She attended Sydney Girls High School, then began studying a Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Communication at University of Technology Sydney when she was cast in a leading role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny despite it being her first ever audition. Bordizzo speculated she was cast due to her age and look, English fluency and martial arts ability, as she has a black-black belt in taekwondo and training in Kenpō karate.[2]
Career[]
To prepare for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Bordizzo underwent intensive training in Wudang sword fighting with Yuen Woo-ping.[3]
In February 2016, upon the release of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Bordizzo moved to Los Angeles to pursue an international acting career.Template:Fact
In 2017, Bordizzo had the supporting role of Deng Yan in The Greatest Showman, an American musical film, directed by Michael Gracey in his directorial debut and starring Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya. Bordizzo was excited to begin principal photography in New York as she had never had any song or dance training—both of which she found terrifying.[4] The film premiered on 8 December, aboard the RMS Queen Mary 2. It was released in the United States on 20 December, by 20th Century Fox and has grossed $432 million worldwide, making it the fifth-highest grossing live-action musical of all time.
Bordizzo has also starred in Hotel Mumbai (2018), an American-Australian thriller film directed by Anthony Maras and written by John Collee and Maras. It is based on the 2009 documentary Surviving Mumbai about the Mumbai attacks in 2008 at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in India. Bordizzo portrayed Australian back-packer Bree, opposite stars Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi and Anupam Kher.Template:Fact
In 2021, Bordizzo starred as Julia in the Amazon Prime Video movie The Voyeurs .[5] The film was shot in Montreal, Canada in 2019 and tells the story of a couple who witnesses the sex life of their neighbours. Bordizzo originally auditioned for the role on a video call using an American accent but the director requested she keep her native Australian accent.[5] In the same year, Bordizzo starred in the animated comedy movie Wish Dragon as the voice of Li Na Wang. Her character is a celebrity who inspires a young boy's journey to be reunited with her because they were once childhood friends.[6] In November 2021, it was reported that Bordizzo had been cast as Sabine Wren in the Star Wars limited series Ahsoka, set to premiere in August 2023.[7]
Bordizzo is a Chanel ambassador[8] and modelled for Australian brand Bonds.[9]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny | Snow Vase | ||
| 2017 | Gong Shou Dao | Master Yu | Short film | |
| The Greatest Showman | Deng Yan | [10] | ||
| 2018 | Detective Chinatown 2 | Officer Chen Ying | ||
| Hotel Mumbai | Bree | |||
| 2019 | Guns Akimbo | Nova | ||
| The Naked Wanderer | Valerie | |||
| 2021 | The Voyeurs | Julia | ||
| Wish Dragon | Li Na | Voice role | ||
| 2022 | Day Shift | Heather | [11][12] |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Society | Helena | Main role | |
| 2020 | Most Dangerous Game | Kennedy | 3 episodes | |
| 2023 | Ahsoka | Sabine Wren | Disney+ limited series | [13] |
References[]
- ↑ Huver, Scott (26 February 2016). Natasha Liu Bordizzo's Career Takes Flight With 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny'. CBR.
- ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Natasha Bordizzo, from university to the big screen". The Daily Telegraph. 31 August 2015. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ↑ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Regensdorf, Laura (25 February 2016). "Meet Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Hollywood's Next Action Supernova". Vogue. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ↑ Walker, Winsome (21 December 2017). Why Natasha Liu Bordizzo Is The Actress You Need To Know Right Now. Marie Claire.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Baker, Jessica (14 September 2021). Natasha Liu Bordizzo on Her Steamy New Film and Reclaiming Her Femininity (en-US).
- ↑ Kocan, Liz (11 June 2021). 'Wish Dragon' Cast Guide: Who Stars In The New Netflix Animated Adventure? (en-US).
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (19 November 2021). 'Star Wars: Ahsoka': Natasha Liu Bordizzo To Play Sabine Wren In Disney+ Series (en-US).
- ↑ Okwodu, Janelle (27 August 2021). Voyeurs Star Natasha Liu Bordizzo's Chanel-Filled Premiere Night Doubled As Her Birthday Party (en-US).
- ↑ First look: Natasha Liu Bordizzo for Bonds Originals.
- ↑ Natasha Liu Bordizzo Boards 'The Greatest Showman'; Corey Fogelmanis Set For '#Squadgoals' (13 February 2017).
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (1 April 2021). Dave Franco, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Steve Howey, More Join Jamie Foxx In Netflix's 'Day Shift'.
- ↑ Netflix Announces Summer Slate Including Dates For Jamie Foxx's 'Day Shift' And Kevin Hart's 'Me Time' (27 April 2022).
- ↑ Ahsoka Tano Disney Plus Series Casts Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren (19 November 2021).
External links[]
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