| Intro | British actress | ||
| Is |
Actor Stage actor |
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| From | United Kingdom | ||
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | ||
| Gender | female | ||
| Birth | 28 November 2000, Kensington, United Kingdom | ||
| Age: | 19 years | ||
| Star sign | Sagittarius | ||
| Awards |
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Sophia Elsie Kiely (born 2000) is an English Olivier Award winning child actress who played the titular role of Matilda in Matilda the Musical. Kiely shared the role with Cleo Demetriou, Kerry Ingram and Eleanor Worthington Cox.
Career
Kiely got the role as Matilda. After rehearsing the show since August, she made her debut on 27 October 2011. In April 2012 Sophia won an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical along with her co-stars, later that month. She made a special appearance as Matilda for West End Live in Trafalgar Square, performing “Naughty”.
Personal life
Kiely lives with her family in London and enjoys her privacy. She avoids Facebook, Twitter, and all other social media.
Theatre credits
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Matilda the Musical | Matilda Wormwood | Cambridge Theatre | 25 October 2011 – 14 April 2012 |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Whatsonstage.com Awards | Best Actress in a Musical | Matilda the Musical | Nominated |
| Laurence Olivier Award | Best Actress in a Musical | Won |