Sophie Simnett Explained
Sophie Simnett (born 5 December 1997)[1] is an English actress, known for her roles as Skye Hart on the Disney Channel musical series The Lodge and Samaira Dean on the Netflix drama series Daybreak.
Early life
Simnett was born in Hammersmith, West London.[2] At the age of seven, she began taking various film and acting courses, and was educated at Putney High School.[3] [4]
Career
Simnett made her professional acting debut in Footsteps of Angels, a 2014 short film. She then appeared in the 2016 film Mum's List, as the younger version of Kate.[5] [6] On her eighteenth birthday, she was cast in the role of Skye Hart on the Disney Channel musical drama series The Lodge after thirteen auditions.[7] [8] She starred in The Lodge from 2016 to 2017, and was featured on two accompanying soundtracks for the series.[9] [10] Simnett also acted as a story consultant for the series.[11] In 2018, she starred in the Christmas comedy film Surviving Christmas with the Relatives as Bee.[12] [13] In 2019, Simnett starred in the Netflix drama series Daybreak as Samaira Dean.[14] [15] She later portrayed the role of Red in the 2021 film Twist.[16]
Filmography
Television rolesYear | Show | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Dickensian | Dedlock niece | 1 episode |
2016 | The Five | Scarlett | 2 episodes |
2016–2017 | The Lodge | Skye Hart | Main role (25 episodes); also story consultant |
2017 | Endeavour | Pippa Leyton | 2 episodes |
2017 | Ransom | Sofia Bonnar | 1 episode |
2018 | Poldark | Andromeda Page | 2 episodes |
2019 | Daybreak | Samaira "Sam" Dean | Main role (10 episodes) | |
Discography
Soundtrack albums
Notes and References
- Web site: Adultolescence. 9 December 2016. Wonderland. en. 27 July 2019. 27 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190727190500/https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2016/12/09/adultolescence/. live.
- Web site: Time & Leisure Local Lifestyle Magazine. Axford. Rosie. www.timeandleisure.co.uk. en. 25 January 2021. 15 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181215223453/https://www.timeandleisure.co.uk/articles/interviews/5344-sophie-simnett.html. live.
- Web site: Sophie Simnett speaks to Tatler Magazine ⋆ Putney High School. 14 April 2018. Putney High School. en. 2018-12-11. 29 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191029005507/https://www.putneyhigh.gdst.net/2331-2/. live.
- Web site: Putney High alumna and Disney Star Sophie Simnett on tour. 13 June 2017. Girls' Day School Trust. en. 25 January 2021. 17 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210117145124/https://www.gdst.net/news/putney-high-alumna-and-disney-star-sophie-simnett-tour/. live.
- Web site: Sophie Simnett stars in Mum's List. Waring and McKenna. live. 12 September 2019. 29 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191029005508/https://waringandmckenna.com/sophie-simnett-stars-in-mums-list/.
- Web site: Mum's List review – sweet and sad story of life after loss. Bradshaw. Peter. Peter Bradshaw. The Guardian. live. 24 November 2016. 12 September 2019. 1 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190601171317/https://amp.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/24/mums-list-review-sweet-and-sad-story-of-life-after-loss.
- Web site: Sophie Simnett aka Skye from Disney's The Lodge - Get the look. Rocks. Joanna. 8 June 2017. Flavour. en-GB. 15 June 2019. 29 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191029005507/https://www.flavourmag.co.uk/sophie-simnett-aka-skye-disneys-lodge-get-look/. live.
- Web site: Sophie Simnett defends Disney child stars. 15 June 2017. Female First. en. 15 June 2019. 29 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191029005525/https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/tv/news/sophie-simnett-defends-disney-child-stars-1066970.html. live.
- Web site: Stars of Disney's The Lodge back in Co Down to film new series. ITV News. en. 24 February 2017. 15 June 2019. 15 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190815024351/https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2017-02-24/stars-of-disneys-the-lodge-back-in-co-down-to-film-new-series/. live.
- Web site: Disney's 'The Lodge' Cast Firmly Set For Stardom. Armstrong. Sam. 14 October 2016. uDiscoverMusic. en. 15 June 2019. 20 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190820144338/https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/disneys-the-lodge-cast-firmly-set-for-stardom/. live.
- Web site: Sophie Simnett. Pettican. Luke. 23 October 2019. Euphoria. en. live. 23 October 2019. 20 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191220112025/https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2019/10/interviews-sophie-simnett/.
- Web site: Surviving Christmas with the Relatives Premiere Interviews: Gemma Whelan, Joely Richardson & more. Lyus. Jon. 22 November 2018. HeyUGuys. en. 12 September 2019. 29 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191029005512/https://www.heyuguys.com/surviving-christmas-with-the-relatives-premiere-interviews/. live.
- Web site: Surviving Christmas With The Relatives cast and crew credits. British Comedy Guide. en. live. 12 September 2019. 29 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191029005509/https://www.comedy.co.uk/film/surviving_christmas/cast_crew/.
- Web site: 'Daybreak': Colin Ford, Sophie Simnett, Jeante Godlock, Cody Kearsley, Among Eight Cast In Netflix Series. Petski. Denise. 25 October 2018. Deadline Hollywood. 15 June 2019. 16 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200716150236/https://deadline.com/2018/10/daybreak-colin-ford-sophie-simnett-jeante-godlock-cody-kearsley-sophie-simnett-cast-netflix-series-1202489777/. live.
- Web site: Daybreak: Netflix rounds out cast for dramedy series. 2018-10-27. Show Snob. en. 15 June 2019. 29 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191029005520/https://showsnob.com/2018/10/27/daybreak-netflix-rounds-out-cast-for-dramedy-series/. live.
- Web site: Michael Caine to Play Fagin in New 'Oliver Twist' Adaptation. Ritman. Alex. The Hollywood Reporter. 16 October 2019 . en. live. 16 October 2019. 8 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191208084223/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/michael-caine-play-fagin-oliver-twist-adaptation-1248163.