Sylvia Hoeks
Dutch actress (born 1983)
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Sylvia Hoeks (Dutch: [ˈsɪlvijaː ˈɦuks]; born 1 June 1983)[1] 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).
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- Sylvia Hoek
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- model
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Hoeks at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | 1 June 1983 Maarheeze, North Brabant, Netherlands |
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| Education | Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
Early life and education
Career
Hoeks was scouted by Elite Model Management at age 14.[3][6] Her first job was a cover for Elle Girl,[6] and she traveled Europe as a model for several years while attending high school.[5]
Shortly after graduation from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts,[5] 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).[3] She won a Golden Calf (the Dutch equivalent of an Academy Award) for Best Supporting Actress for the role.[7][8] She next played Julia in The Storm (2009), and the title role in Tirza (2010).[5][8] Hoeks starred as Johanna van Heesch in The Gang of Oss in 2011,[9] and as Elise in The Girl and Death in 2012.[8] In 2013, she played Claire Ibbetson in the film The Best Offer, her first international role.[8][10]
Hoeks starred in the Dutch TV drama series Bloedverwanten ("Blood relatives") from 2010 to 2014, as well as the Dutch TV thriller series Overspel ("Adultery") from 2011 to 2015.[8]
Hoeks portrayed the replicant Luv in the 2017 science fiction film Blade Runner 2049.[11][12] She trained with weights and in martial arts for six hours a day, six days a week before and during filming.[4] Hoeks appeared as Lara in the Steven Quale action film Renegades.[13] In February 2017, she was cast as Leigh in All the Devil's Men.[14] 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.[15] In 2019–2022, Hoeks appeared as Queen Kane in the Apple TV+ drama series See, and since 2024 as Sigrid in Twilight of the Gods.[16][17]
Also in 2024 Hoeks starred in Jordan Scott's thriller A Sacrifice. The film is produced by Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions and also stars Eric Bana and Sadie Sink.[18] She will portray Anna Nicole Smith in the 2025 biographical film Hurricanna.[19]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Frankie | Rumina | |
| 2007 | Duska | The Girl | |
| 2008 | Tiramisu | Vanessa | |
| 2009 | The Storm | Julia | |
| 2010 | Tirza | Tirza | |
| 2011 | The Gang of Oss | Johanna van Heesch | |
| 2012 | Vatertage – Opa über Nacht | Debbie | |
| The Girl and Death | Elise | ||
| 2013 | The Best Offer | Claire Ibbetson | |
| Bros Before Hos | Anna | ||
| 2017 | Whatever Happens | Hannah | |
| Blade Runner 2049 | Luv | ||
| Renegades | Lara Simic | ||
| 2018 | All the Devil's Men | Leigh | |
| The Girl in the Spider's Web | Camilla Salander | ||
| 2021 | Plan A | Anna | |
| 2024 | A Sacrifice | Nina | |
| It Doesn't Matter | N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2025 | Hurricanna | Anna Nicole Smith | |
| Mother | Sister Agnieszka | ||
| 2027 | Lords of War | Post-production | |
| TBA | Seacole | Florence Nightingale | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Staatsgevaarlijk | Nicolette | Television film |
| 2005–2009 | Vuurzee | Sonja Looman | Main role (24 episodes) |
| 2006 | Gooische Vrouwen | Lucy | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | Taartman | Tara | Television film |
| 2009–2013 | 't Schaep met de 5 pooten | Ellie de Beer | 3 episodes |
| 2010–2014 | Bloedverwanten | Antje Zwager | Main role (24 episodes) |
| 2011–2015 | Overspel | Iris van Erkel-Hoegaarde | Main role (32 episodes) |
| 2016 | Berlin Station | Claudia Gartner | 2 episodes |
| 2019–2022 | See | Queen Kane | Main role |
| 2024 | Twilight of the Gods | Sigrid | Main role, voice |
| 2026 | Ride or Die | Ana | Post-production[20] |
Awards
- 2007: Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actress for Duska[7][8]
- 2009: Best Actress at the Festroia International Film Festival for The Storm[5]
- 2011: Shooting Stars Award[5]
- 2014: Sylvia Kristel Award[21][22][23]
- 2017: IGN's Best of 2017 Award nomination for Best Supporting Performer in a Movie for Blade Runner 2049
