Phia Saban
| Phia Saban | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sophia Alison M. Boreham Saban 19 September 1998 Hackney, London, England |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress |
| 📆 Years active | 2020–present |
Sophia Alison M. Boreham Saban (born 19 September 1998) is an English actress. She is known for her roles in fifth series of the medieval drama The Last Kingdom (2022) and the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon (2022–).[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Saban was born in Hackney, East London to parents Mark Saban and Penelope "Penny" Boreham. The family moved to Oxford when she was five or six, where she and her younger brother Gabriel attended d'Overbroeck's College.[3][4] Saban went on to train at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2020.[5]
Career[edit]
Saban made her television debut when she joined the main cast of the Netflix medieval drama series The Last Kingdom as Aelfwynn for its fifth and final series, which premiered in 2022.[6]
Later that year, Saban began playing Princess (later Queen) Helaena Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones prequel and adaptation of George R. R. Martin's fictional history book Fire and Blood.[7][8]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Last Kingdom | Ælfwynn | Main role (season 5), 10 episodes |
| 2022–present | House of the Dragon | Helaena Targaryen | Main role |
References[edit]
- ↑ "As Seen On: Phia Saban". Charles Keith. 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ↑ Knight, Lewis (9 October 2022). "Who is Princess Helaena Targaryen in House of the Dragon and who plays her?". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ↑ "Old School Uniform Finds A New Home". d'Overbroeck's. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ↑ d'Overbroeck's Drama (1 July 2020). "Studying Drama over a webcam isn't easy - but this term we've had a load of short films from years 7-9, some stunning monologues from our Y10s and 12s and a fascinating webinar from @doverbroecks alumni and current GSA student Phia Saban and actor Lydia Wilson. Pretty cool term!". Retrieved 19 September 2022 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Phia Saban". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ↑ Choudhary, Sayantan (19 October 2022). "Ewan Mitchell (Aemond) and Phia Saban (Helaena) were previously co-stars in The Last Kingdom". Wiki of Thrones. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ↑ Debnath, Neela (15 October 2022). "Who plays Helaena Targaryen in House of the Dragon?". Daily Express. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ↑ Dela Paz, Maggie (May 22, 2023). "House of the Dragon Season 2 Set Clip Spoils Two Major Deaths". cbr.com. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
External links[edit]
- Phia Saban on IMDb
- Phia Saban at Spotlight
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