Sophia Nomvete: 10 Facts You Need To Know About The Actress

Sophia Nomvete Will Portray The Role Of The Dwarf-princess Disa In Amazon Studios' TV Series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Sophia Nomvete Will Portray The Role Of The Dwarf-princess Disa In Amazon Studios' TV Series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power( Source : facebook )

Sophia Nomvete is an English actress and theatre performance artist born of African/Iranian heritage who will portray the first female dwarf-princess Disa in Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power.

Born and raised in England, the 32-years-old British actress's most notable works include her portrayal of characters at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the Royal Exchange Theatre, and the Chichester Festival.

Quick Facts:

NameSophia Nomvete
Date of BirthJune 24, 1990.
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Ethnicity African Iranian
ProfessionActress, Theatre Performance Artist
HusbandDaniel Cox.
ChildrenDaughter: Corah Cox
SiblingsTwo Brothers: Sandile and Sebastian Nomvete
Height5 feet 6 inch
Weight78 Kilograms
Acting TrainingArts Educational School in London
Net Worth$535,000 USD

Sophia Nomvete And Owain Arthur: The Cast Of Tolkien Fantasy To Portray The Role Of Dwarf
Sophia Nomvete And Owain Arthur: The Cast Of Tolkien Fantasy To Portray The Role Of Dwarf( Source : collider )


Who Is Sophia Nomvete? Meet The Actress Who Plays First Black Dwarf Princess

Sophia Nomvete is an African-Iranian actress from the United Kingdom who started her career as a performance actress in the theatre. The versatile actress has appeared in numerous theatre productions and movies.

She is an active member of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and other theatres in London. In addition, Sophia developed a passion for acting and took off her career in the entertainment industry.

Sophia Nomvete Debuts In Ring of Power As First Black Actor and Women To Play Dwarf
Sophia Nomvete Debuts In Ring of Power As First Black Actor and Women To Play Dwarf( Source : cbc )

As an actress, she has portrayed the prominent character of Captain HeyHo on a total of 26 episodes of Swashbuckle (2013-present), according to IMDb. She will play the black dwarf character in the prequel of the Lord of The Rings movie franchise.

Sophia Nomvete Age - The Actress Grew Up Performing On Theatre

Sophia Nomvete was born in the United Kingdom on June 24, 1990. She was born to her single mother and grew up with two brothers, Thandanantu Sebastian Nomvete and Sandile Nomvete.

Her Christian family raised Sophia motivating and inspiring her to pursue her acting hobby. She started her professional on-stage profession in 2007 when she appeared in the musical named Fame as Mabel.

Steven Kynman as Feclus, Sophia Nomvete as Dexter and Byron Mondahl as Omnivorous in Vice Versa.
Steven Kynman as Feclus, Sophia Nomvete as Dexter and Byron Mondahl as Omnivorous in Vice Versa.( Source : facebook )

The 32-year-old theatre performer might not have many on-screen acting credits, but her performing skills are no less than a professional actor. But, in 2020, things changed for Sophia as she got a chance to play on Amazon Prime's fantasy TV series The Rings of Power.

Sophia Nomvete Husband And Family

Famous voice-over artist Sophia is happily married to Daniel Cox and has been together since their engagement on October 15, 2015. The Nomvetes' are blessed with one child, and the Nomvete family and the young kid live in London.

The pair was blessed with a daughter recently, and the Nomvetes' named her Coraha, according to sources. However, she looks pretty private, as she has kept information about her family members and childhood background under wraps.

Sophia Nomvete With Her Husband Danie Cox And Daughter Corah
Sophia Nomvete With Her Husband Danie Cox And Daughter Corah( Source : instagram )

The actress came to Instagram on Mother's Day to express her gratitude for parenthood and for the experiences of watching her baby girl become a beautiful, robust and formidable joy right before her eyes.

Nomvete and her life partner frequently travel and take off on family trips with her daughter. She often posts snaps of her husband and a baby girl on their social media pages. 

Sophia Nomvete Net Worth

According to various sources, Sofia Nomvete has an estimated net worth of USD 535,000 as of 2022. Most of her wealth comes from her decades-long successful career as a theatrical performer. 

According to her profile on The Artists Partnerships, Sophia has performed on more than two dozen theatrical titles and has earned herself fame and money. She also gains a lot from her career as a movie actress.

Her recent TV series project, The Rings of Power, will earn her some significant cash, as it is one of the most anticipated prequels to the Lord of The Rings franchise. 

10 Facts You Did Not Know About Sophia Nomvete

  1. Sophia Nomvete is a theatrical performance artist and actress.
  2. Nomvete comes from English Nigerian heritage.
  3. Her single mother raised Sophia as a Christian.
  4. She portrays the Dwarf-princess Disa in Amazon Studios TV Series The Rings of Power.
  5. She grew up in England and is 32 years old as of now.
  6. Sophia started her professional theatrical career in 2007 when she was 17.
  7. Sophia Nomvete is also known to speak Persian fluently.
  8. She has a strong singing voice and has worked on several musicals.
  9. She landed her significant on-screen role in the 2018 BBC Special The Tempest.
  10. The Evening Standard and Broadway World nominated Sophia for a WhatsOnStage ‘Best Supporting Actress Award’ and ‘Best Supporting Role in a Musical.

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