Sylvia Hoeks
Sylvia Hoeks (; born 1 June 1983) is a Dutch actress and former model, best known internationally for her roles in "Blade Runner 2049" (2017) and "The Girl in the Spider's Web" (2018). Hoeks also speaks French and German, and has played roles in productions in her native Dutch, as well as in English, French, and German. Early life and education. Hoeks was raised in Maarheeze, North Brabant, Netherlands. After finishing high school, she attended the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts. Besides her native Dutch, Hoeks speaks German, French and English and appears in productions made in those  languages. Career. Hoeks was scouted by Elite Model Management at age 14. Her first job was a cover for "Elle Girl", and she traveled Europe as a model for several years while attending high school. Shortly after graduation from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts, Hoeks had a main role in the Dutch TV film "Staatsgevaarlijk." In 2005, Hoeks appeared as a mistress in the series "Gooische Vrouwen" and had a main role in the psychological thriller series "Vuurzee." Hoeks' breakthrough was in the Jos Stelling film "Duska" (2007). She won a Golden Calf (the Dutch equivalent of an Academy  Award) for Best Supporting Actress for the role. She next played Julia in "The Storm" (2009), and the title role in "Tirza" (2010). Hoeks starred as Johanna van Heesch in "The Gang of Oss" in 2011, and as Elise in "The Girl and Death" in 2012. In 2013, she played Claire Ibbetson in the film "The Best Offer", her first international role. Hoeks starred in the Dutch TV drama series ' (""Blood relatives"") from 2010 to 2014, as well as the Dutch TV thriller series ' (""Adultery"") from 2011 to 2015. Hoeks portrayed the replicant Luv in the 2017 science fiction film  Blade Runner 2049. She trained with weights and in martial arts for six hours a day, six days a week before and during filming. Hoeks appeared as Lara in the Steven Quale action film "Renegades". In February 2017, she was cast as Leigh in "All the Devil's Men". In 2018, Hoeks played Lisbeth Salander's sister in the thriller "The Girl in the Spider's Web", the sequel to "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". In 2019, Hoeks appeared as Queen Kane in the Apple TV+ drama series "See".