Sofia Barclay
Sofia Barclay | |
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 Barclay at the British Independent Film Awards 2021 | |
| Born | Sofia Beatrice Barclay 31 August 1988 Westminster, London, England |
| Other names | Sofia Stuart |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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Sofia Beatrice Barclay (born 31 August 1988) is an English actress.
Early life
[edit]Barclay was born in central London with her twin brother. She is the daughter of Ferzana and Aidan Barclay, and the granddaughter of Sir David Barclay.[1] Barclay attended Westminster School. She took classes at the Square Theatre School in New York.[2]
Career
[edit]Initially credited as Sofia Stuart, Barclay began her career in theatre.[3] She played Desmonda in the 2012 Jack Studio Brockley production of Othello[4] and went on the 2014 tour with The Two Worlds of Charlie F. She had further theatre roles as Anna in Future Conditional at the Old Vic in 2015 and Nathalie in Mosquitoes at the National Theatre in 2017.[5]
In 2018 and 2019, Barclay played Selina in the BBC Two legal sitcom Defending the Guilty[6] and Alisha in the Hampstead Theatre production of Everyday I Make Greatness Happen,[7] had a small role in the film In Darkness, and was cast as Adela Zal in a pilot for a potential NYPD Blue spin-off series on ABC.[8] She then appeared in Julian Jarrold's Sulphur and White.[9]
Barclay had recurring roles as Zarina in the 2021 Channel 4 sitcom We Are Lady Parts[10] and Dr Sullivan, Roy Kent's (Brett Goldstein) sister in the second and third seasons of the Apple TV+ sports comedy Ted Lasso.[11] She originated the role of Maya in The Collaboration at the Young Vic in 2022.[12] The following year, she played Suzy Ray in the romantic comedy Love Again[13] and voiced Malala Windsor (Spider-UK) for the Marvel animated sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.[14]
In July 2024, it was announced Barclay would star opposite Leo Suter in a Lynley revival for BBC One and BritBox.[15] She also played Safiya Zamil in the Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Avenue to Nowhere | Patron | Short film |
| Bistro Caprice | Mélanie | Short film | |
| 2018 | In Darkness | WPC | |
| 2019 | Misconduct | Melissa | Short film |
| 2020 | Sulphur and White | Divina | |
| 2023 | Love Again | Suzy Ray | |
| Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | Malala Windsor / Spider-UK | Voice role |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Witchville | Witch | Television film |
| 2018 | Beyond the Blade | The Doctor | Episode: "The Doctor" |
| 2018–2019 | Defending the Guilty | Selina | 3 episodes |
| 2019 | NYPD Blue | Adela Zal | Pilot |
| 2021–2024 | We Are Lady Parts | Zarina | 2 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | Ted Lasso | Dr. O'Sullivan | 2 episodes |
| 2025 | Prime Target | Safiya Zamil | |
| TBA | Lynley | DS Barbara Havers |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Othello | Desmonda | Jack Studio Theatre, Brockley |
| 2014 | The Two Worlds of Charlie F | Lauren | UK tour |
| 2015 | Future Conditional | Anna | Old Vic, London |
| 2017 | Mosquitoes | Nathalie | National Theatre, London |
| 2018 | Everyday I Make Greatness Happen | Alisha | Hampstead Theatre, London |
| 2022 | The Collaboration | Maya | Young Vic, London |
References
[edit]- ^ "10 single billionaires". Tatler. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Weber, Bruce (14 May 2009). "Fortune's Children". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Letonja, Jana (1 July 2023). "In conversation with Sofia Barclay". Numéro. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Elkin, Susan (1 November 2012). "An Othello to combat youth violence?". The Stage. Retrieved 3 January 2025.(subscription required)
- ^ Trueman, Matt (28 July 2017). "London Theater Review: 'Mosquitoes' by Lucy Kirkwood". Variety. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Sofia Barclay". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Everyday I Make Greatness Happen: Full cast announced". Hampstead Theatre. 14 August 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ Petski, Denise (5 March 2021). "Leon Thomas Joins 'Woman Up'; Sofia Barclay In 'NYPD Blue'". Deadline. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ Norman, Dalton (7 October 2023). "Every Sofia Barclay Movie & TV Show Ranked". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ Liz Shannon Miller (3 June 2021). "'We Are Lady Parts' Review: Peacock's British Import Is One of the Funniest, Sweetest, and Most Punk Shows of the Year". Collider. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ Gallucci, Nicole (17 May 2023). "Roy Kent's Sister Is One Of 'Ted Lasso's Greatest Surprises". Decider. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (14 January 2022). "Cast Complete for Young Vic's The Collaboration, Starring Jeremy Pope and Paul Bettany". Playbill. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
- ^ Roth, Jaclyn. "'Love Again' star Sofia Barclay is proving she can do it all". Grazia. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Uddin, Shaheena (9 June 2023). "How Across the Spider-Verse blazes a trail with first hijabi Spider-Woman". Radio Times. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (23 August 2024). "Lynley reboot, toplined by Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay, filming in Ireland". CinEuropa. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
External links
[edit]- Sofia Barclay at IMDb
- Sofia Barclay at Spotlight