Scène de Spartacus: House of Ashur / TV series (2025)

Noms alternatifs: Spartacus: House of Ashur (series)

Caractéristiques physiques: N/A

Born in Sydney, Australia, on October 11, 1972, Claudia Black has established herself as a formidable presence in international television, particularly within the science fiction and fantasy genres. After early success in Australian productions like the soap opera A Country Practice and guest appearances on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, she achieved global stardom as Aeryn Sun in the cult classic series Farscape. Her commanding performance as the renegade Peacekeeper earned her multiple Saturn Award nominations and a win for Best Actress.

Black's career continued to soar as she joined the Stargate SG-1 franchise, portraying the charismatic thief-turned-hero Vala Mal Doran, a role that highlighted her sharp comedic timing and on-screen chemistry with co-star Ben Browder. Beyond live-action, she is a prolific voice actress, lending her distinctive, deep voice to iconic video game characters such as Morrigan in Dragon Age and Chloe Frazer in the Uncharted series.

In 2025, she took on a significant new challenge in the Starz series Spartacus: House of Ashur. Moving away from her typical "warrior" or "wildcard" roles, she portrays Cossutia, a powerful Roman aristocrat and the principal political rival to the series' titular character, Ashur. As a master of manipulation in the patriarchal society of Capua, her performance explores the complex layers of a mother fighting to secure her daughter’s future while navigating the deadly intrigues of the Roman elite.

Premières apparitions:

• Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater (2020) comme Hannah

Rôles les plus importants:

• Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater (2020) comme Hannah
• The Pines Still Whisper (2025) comme

Points forts de carrière:

• Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater (2020)
• The Pines Still Whisper (2025)

India Shaw-Smith is a British actress born on December 1, 1994, in Oxfordshire, England. Classically trained at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), she has built a diverse career spanning theater, film, and television. Shaw-Smith gained significant international recognition for her breakout role as Viridia in the 2025 STARZ original series Spartacus: House of Ashur, portraying a complex Roman noblewoman caught in a world of political intrigue and brutality. Her television credits also include appearances in high-profile productions such as the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor (Season 2), ITV’s Vanity Fair, and the CW's Supernatural. On the big screen, she took on the lead role of Penny in the independent feature The Pines Still Whisper. A versatile performer, Shaw-Smith is equally established on stage; in late 2025, she received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the title character in Jane Austen’s Emma at the Theatre Royal Bath and on its subsequent UK tour. Beyond acting, she is a skilled equestrian and soprano singer, and she remains active in the British entertainment industry through her own production venture, Shaw Thing Entertainment.

Noms alternatifs: Ιβάνα Μπακέρο, Ιβάνα Μπακέρο Μαθίας, Ivana Baquero Macías, イバナ・バケーロ, Івана Бакеро, ایوانا باکرو, ایوانا باکِرو

Caractéristiques physiques:

• Height: 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
• Eye Color: brown
• Hair Color: brown hair
• Weight: 50.0kg

Premières apparitions:

• Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt (2004) comme Ana

Rôles les plus importants:

• Pan's Labyrinth (2006) comme Ofelia
• The New Daughter (2009) comme Louisa James
• A Christmas Tale (2005) comme Moni
• Another Me (2013) comme Kaylie
• The Anarchist's Wife (2008) comme Paloma - age 15
• The Misfits Club (2014) comme Meri
• Como lagrimas en la sal (2016) comme Lia
• The Red Virgin (2011) comme Hildegart Rodríguez
• Ice (2016) comme Catarina / Joana
• Rottweiler (2004) comme Esperanza

Points forts de carrière:

• Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
• The New Daughter (2009)
• A Christmas Tale (2005)
• Another Me (2013)
• The Anarchist's Wife (2008)
• The Misfits Club (2014)
• Como lagrimas en la sal (2016)
• The Red Virgin (2011)
• Ice (2016)
• Rottweiler (2004)

Récompenses:

• Won Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actor (2007)
• Nominated for 1 Critics Choice Award - Best Young Actress (2007)
• Nominated for 1 CFCA Award - Most Promising Performer (2006)
• Nominated for 1 CEC Award - Best New Artist (Premio Revelación) (2007)
• Won Festival Award - Best Actress (2016)
• Won Goya - Best New Actress (Mejor Actriz Revelación) (2007)
• Won Imagen Award - Best Actress - Film (2007)
• Won Silver Biznaga - Zonacine - Best Actress (Mejor Actriz) (2017)
• Nominated for 1 Young Artist Award - Best Performance in an International Feature Film - Leading Young Actor or Actress (2007)
• Won Newcomer Award - Female (Categoría Femenina) (2007)
• Nominated for 1 Butaca - Best Catalan Film Actress (Millor actriu catalana de cinema) (2007)
• Won Premio ACE - Best New Actress (2007)
• Won Turia Award - Best New Actress (2007)
• Nominated for 1 EDA Award - Best Breakthrough Performance for a Young Actress (2006)
• Won Festival Prize - Best Actress (2016)
• Nominated for 1 CinEuphoria - Best Actress - National Competition (2017)
• Nominated for 1 CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - National Competition (2017)
• Won Jury Award - Best Female Performance (2016)
• Nominated for 1 Sophia - Best Actress (Melhor Actriz) (2017)
• Nominated for 1 OFTA Film Award - Best Youth Performance (2007)

Ivana Baquero Macías is a Spanish actress. At the age of 11, Baquero was chosen by director Guillermo del Toro to play the lead role of Ofelia in Pan's Labyrinth, for which she won critical acclaim and the Goya Award for Best New Actress.

Noms alternatifs: N/A

Caractéristiques physiques:

• Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)

Premières apparitions:

• Degrassi Goes Hollywood (2009) comme Yvette

Rôles les plus importants:

• The Perfect Wedding (2021) comme Lindsay
• Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (2011) comme Sara
• Christmas of Yes (2023) comme Zuri
• Debug (2014) comme Prisoner
• Saw VI (2009) comme Irate Clinic Woman
• Degrassi Goes Hollywood (2009) comme Yvette
• A Shoe Addict's Christmas (2018) comme Lorna
• Jumping the Broom (2011) comme Lauren

Points forts de carrière:

• The Perfect Wedding (2021)
• Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (2011)
• Christmas of Yes (2023)
• Debug (2014)
• Saw VI (2009)
• Degrassi Goes Hollywood (2009)
• A Shoe Addict's Christmas (2018)
• Jumping the Broom (2011)

Tenika Davis was born July 16 in Toronto, Canada and raised in the small town of Newmarket, Ontario. It was at 10 years old, Tenika discovered a keen interest in public speaking and the performing arts, it was at that point she began entering various speech competitions and having her voice heard by audiences. It was also at this age that Tenika began intensively training in the highly disciplined martial art of Taekwondo, almost instantly she excelled and began competing at a national level, earning numerous gold metals, trophies and awards for her outstanding abilities. Not only did her training provide an excellent outlet for the enthusiastic and energetic youngster, it would also prove to be a fortunate precursor for the start of her professional acting career. Tenika Davis began her career as one of the finalists on the first season of the famed reality TV series "Canada's Next Top Model". After completing the show she signed with world-renowned top modeling agency Ford Models. Tenika's talent, determination and hard work allowed her to land her first lead role in the indie hit, 'Jumping the Broom' alongside Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Loretta Devine and Meagan Good amongst many others well-known talents. Almost immediately after she was cast as Sara Suarez, the seductive action heroine in the successful 'Wrong Turn', horror movie franchise. Most recently she's been cast as Petra Small in Netflix's first original superhero-drama based on comic book series, 'Jupiter's Legacy'. Tenika has had the privilege to be involved in blockbuster films, television series and to work with major actors, directors and producers at a pace that very few young professionals have experienced.