Olivia Kathleen F. Morris (born 29 January 1997) is an English actress. She is known for her roles in the Indian film RRR (2022), the BritBox series Hotel Portofino (2022–),[1] and the second season of the HBO series The Head (2022).

Olivia Morris
Born (1997-01-29) 29 January 1997 (age 27)
Alma materRoyal Welsh College of Music and Drama
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present

Early life

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Olivia Morris was born on 29 January 1997. She is from Kingston-upon-Thames, Greater London. Morris joined the National Youth Theatre and went on to train at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, graduating in 2018.[2]

Career

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Morris appeared in the music video for the song "London's Blues" by Ferris & Sylvester. She voiced Green in the Big Finish Productions Doctor Who audio drama Vanguard featuring the Seventh Doctor.[3] She appeared in the Paines Plough production of Albatross at the Gate Theatre in Camden.[4]

In 2022, Morris made her television debut as Alice Mays-Smith in the 2022 period drama Hotel Portofino, which premiered on BritBox,[5] and feature film debut as Jennifer in the Telugu film RRR directed by S. S. Rajamouli.[2][6] Later in 2022, Morris joined the main cast of the HBO Asia thriller The Head for its second season as Rachel Russo.[7]

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Notes
2020 The Turtles Emma Short film
2022 RRR Jennifer "Jenny" Indian-Telugu Film

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2022–present Hotel Portofino Alice Mays-Smith Main role
2022 Professor T Valerie Peters Episode: "Ring of Fire"
2022 The Head Rachel Russo Main role (season 2)[7][8]
2023 Hapless Policewoman Episode: "The Donor"
Music videos
Year Song Artist Notes
2017 "London's Blues" Ferris & Sylvester [9]

References

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  1. ^ "'RRR' actress Olivia Morris feels honoured to work with Jr.NTR; addresses SS Rajamouli as an amazing director". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Fans call RRR actor Olivia Morris, who played Jr NTR's lady-love Jennifer, a surprise package. Read her thank you note". The Indian Express. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Olivia Morris - Contributions". Big Finish Productions. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  4. ^ "New: 2018". Gate Theatre. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  5. ^ Hibbs, James (10 February 2023). "Meet the cast of Hotel Portofino". Radio Times. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  6. ^ "'RRR' Actress Olivia Morris Writes A Gratitude Note". Outlook India. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Who is Olivia Morris, RRR actress paired opposite Jr NTR? See the British beauty's stunning pics". India TV. 25 March 2022.
  8. ^ Hopewell, John (3 March 2022). "John Lynch, Katharine O'Donnelly, 'Money Heist's' Hovik Keuchkerian on Board for 'The Head' Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Olivia Morris". InterTalent Rights Group. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
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