Jessica Henwick is a British actress and writer known for her roles in high-profile franchises such as Game of Thrones, Star Wars, and The Matrix Resurrections. Her acting debut came in the BBC series Spirit Warriors (2010), making her the first actress of East Asian descent to play the lead role in a British TV series. Jessica’s big break came with her role as Nymeria Sand in Game of Thrones (2015–2017). In the coming years, Henwick has become known for playing action-driven characters, delivering strong performances in projects like Iron Fist, The Defenders, and The Matrix Resurrections. Beyond acting, Jessica Henwick has ventured into writing and producing. She co-wrote and starred in the short film The Heart of the Forest.
Jessica Henwick Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Jessica Yu-Li Henwick
- Nicknames: Jess
- Date of Birth: August 30, 1992
- Birthplace: Surrey, England, UK
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actress, Writer, Director
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Religion: Not publicly known
- Race/Ethnicity: Multiracial (Chinese-Singaporean mother and British father)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Jessica Henwick Height Weight Body Measurements Net Worth Facts
Jessica Henwick Family Details:
- Father Name: Mark Henwick (Author)
- Mother Name: Pearlyn Henwick
- Siblings: She has two brothers.
- Spouse Name: Not married
- Children Name: None
Jessica Henwick Relationships History:
- Johnny Yang
Jessica Henwick Career Highlights:
Early Career: Jessica trained at the Redroofs Theatre School and the National Youth Theatre, landing her first professional role in the BBC series “Spirit Warriors” (2010).
Breakthrough Role: Jessica gained international fame as Nymeria Sand in “Game of Thrones” (2015–2017).
Other Notable Work:
- Television:
- Iron Fist (2017–2018): Played Colleen Wing in the Marvel series on Netflix.
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015): Played X-wing pilot Jessika Pava.
- Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021): Provided voice work in the animated sci-fi series.
- Film:
- The Matrix Resurrections (2021): Portrayed Bugs, the new leader of the Resistance.
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022): Played Peg, showcasing her comedic talent.
- Writing and Directing:
- Co-wrote and co-directed the short film Bus Girl, expanding her talents into filmmaking.
Jessica Henwick Distinctive Features:
- A black mole above her lips
Jessica Henwick Net Worth:
Jessica Henwick’s net worth is estimated at around $2 million, earned through acting, writing, and collaborations in high-profile projects.
Jessica Henwick Body Measurements:
The following list includes Jessica Henwick’s height, weight, shoe size, and other body measurement statistics.
- Build: Slim
- Height in Feet: 5 feet 6 inches
- Height in Centimeters: 168 cm
- Weight in Kilograms: 55 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 121 lbs
- Feet/Shoe Size: 8.5 (US)
Jessica Henwick Interesting Facts:
- As a child, she played piano competitively.
- Jessica underwent intensive martial arts training for her role as Colleen Wing in Iron Fist.
- She originally auditioned for the role of Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens before being cast as Jessika Pava.
- With her role in the children’s series “Spirit Warriors”, she became the first East Asian actress to play the lead role in a British TV series.
