Jessica Henwick age, net worth, boyfriend, family, biography & other updates
Jessica Henwick age, net worth, boyfriend, family, biography & other updates.
Jessica Henwick is a prominent English actress, director, and novelist. She is primarily recognized for her portrayals as Nymeria Sand in Game of Thrones and Jessika Pava in Star Wars.
Jessica Henwick Biography & Profile Summary
Born on 30 August 1992, Jessica Henwick is currently 30 Years Old as of 2023. Her upbringing took place in Surrey, England, United Kingdom. She holds British nationality and practices Christianity.
She completed her studies at Surrey University. For professional acting training, she attended acting courses at Redroofs Theatre School and the National Youth Theatre.
Name
Jessica Henwick
Full Name
Jessica Yu-Li Henwick
Net Worth
$5 Million
Date of Birth
30 August 1992
Age
30 Years Old
Birth Place
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Currently Live In
Surrey
Profession
Actress and Writer
Debut
Film: St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold (2009) TV Series: Spirit Warriors (2010)
Years Active
2010 – Present
Famous Role
Nymeria Sand in TV Series Game of Thrones (2015-2017)
Nationality
British and English
Religion
Christian
Ethnicity
Asian-White
Hometown
Surrey, England
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
School/High School
Redroofs Theatre School, Maidenhead, Berkshire
College/University
Surrey University, Surrey, England
Education Qualification
Graduate
Jessica Henwick Parents
Jessica Henwick was born to her parents Pearlyn Goh Kung Shan and Mark Henwick. Her mother, Perlin, is of Chinese and Singaporean heritage while her father, Mark Henwick, has British and Zambian roots. As the middle child in her family, she was raised by her Zambian-British father.
Her father, Mark, is an accomplished writer known for the popular urban fantasy series Bite Back. Her Chinese mother from Singapore also previously engaged in retail work. Jessica has East Asian ancestry, encompassing Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, Mongolia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and North Korea.
Jessica belongs to a mixed ethnic background due to her parents’ diverse heritages. Additionally, she grew up alongside two brothers.
Jessica Henwick Family, Boyfriend & Relationship
Jessica Henwick’s parents are Mark Henwick and Pearlyn God Kun Shan. Residing in England, she lives with her mother, father, and two brothers. Her father, Mark Henwick, is a talented novelist primarily focusing on fiction.
Her mother, Pearlyn God Kun Shan, has a background in Singapore-Chinese heritage. Previously a retail businesswoman, she is now retired.
Jessica prefers to keep her personal life discreet and stays quiet regarding her dating situations. Currently, she is neither in a romantic relationship nor married. Previously, there were speculations about her relationship with stunt performer Johnny Yang, which came to an end after a few years of dating.
She was also rumored to be in a relationship with her co-star Finn Jones, though this relationship was never confirmed.
Jessica Henwick Career and Professional Life
In June 2009, it was announced that she was selected for the lead role of Bo in the BBC series Spirit Warriors, marking her as the first actress of Asian descent to play a principal role in a British television program.
For this role, she underwent wushu training with martial arts choreographer Jude Poyer. The show received several nominations, including at the 2011 Broadcast Awards. She later made her professional theatre debut in the international showcase of Running on the Cracks in 2013.
Subsequently, she was cast as Jane Jeong Trenka in the January 2014 crime drama series Obsession: Dark Desires. Her portrayal as Nymeria Sand commenced in Season 5 of HBO’s Game of Thrones in 2015.
Likewise, in 2017, she embodied Colleen Wing in the Netflix series Iron Fist. In 2020, she starred in the thrillers Underwater, Love and Monsters, and On the Rocks. She also featured in The Matrix Resurrections in 2021.
In 2022, she was cast in two of Netflix’s latest films, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and The Gray Man. Moreover, she contributed to an episode of the animated series Moley in 2022.
Jessica Henwick Net Worth
As of 2023, Jessica Henwick’s net worth is estimated at $5 million. She is primarily recognized for her performances in the acclaimed series Game Of Thrones, Matrix, Iron Fist, and Star Wars.
