Sophie Wu (born 23 December 1983) is a Scottish actress. Her films include '' Kick-Ass'' (2010). On television, she is known for her roles in the

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drama '' The Fades'' (2011), the E4 sitcom '' The Midnight Beast'' (2012–2014), and the second and third series of the

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comedy-drama '' Fresh Meat'' (2012–2013).

Life and career

Sophie Wu was born in

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to a Chinese father and a

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mother. She went to school in Scotland before studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) between 2003 and 2006. After graduating, she began acting in television series, including ''

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'' and '' Hotel Babylon'', before going on to have the

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of Kiki, in comedy film ''Wild Child'' opposite

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, in 2008. In 2010, Sophie's next film role came as the character of Erika Cho in the U.S. comic-book film adaptation '' Kick-Ass'' and 2013-sequel '' Kick-Ass 2''. In 2011, she appeared in the

television series '' The Fades'' playing the role of Anne's friend, Jay. Later in 2012, she played the role of Stefan Abingdon's girlfriend, Zoe, in the sitcom ''The Midnight Beast'', then she appeared in her second project with

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, the second and third series of '' Fresh Meat'', as recurring character, Heather. Wu is also a writer. In 2014, she wrote and performed in a one-woman show, "Sophie Wu is Minging, She Looks Like She's Dead". She wrote a monologue for the BBC program ''The Break'' (2016–present). She wrote a play titled "Ramona Tells Jim", which premiered in 2017.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* résumé on

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wu, Sophie 1983 births Living people 21st-century Scottish actresses Actresses from Edinburgh Alumni of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Scottish film actresses Scottish people of Chinese descent Scottish television actresses