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Alyssa SutherlandActress, model
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Biography of Alyssa Sutherland
Actress and model Alyssa Sutherland gained wide recognition in 2013 when she appeared in a key role in the historical action film 'Vikings.' In the first season, her character's appearance as Princess Aslaug was limited to one episode, but from the second season onwards, Sutherland's character became a titular character. She played this role for four seasons, appearing in 35 episodes out of 49.
Early Life and Modeling Career
Alyssa Sutherland was born on September 23, 1982, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She began her modeling career at the age of 15 when she won a modeling competition held by Girlfriend magazine in 1997. After this success, Sutherland was signed by representatives of the Australian edition of Vogue magazine. Her success in the modeling industry came quickly, and she became in demand for various fashion shows, photoshoots, and commercials. Throughout her years in the modeling business, she participated in television advertising campaigns for renowned brands such as Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Chanel, Bulgari, and many others. Sutherland graced the covers of magazines such as Vogue (Australia), Elle (Germany), Harper's Bazaar (Singapore), Glamour (Italy), and others. She had the opportunity to work with esteemed photographers such as Herb Ritts, Bruce Weber, Steven Meisel, Ellen Von Unwerth, and more.
In 2007, Sutherland appeared in a commercial for the Cadbury Flake Girl chocolate bar. This video became a kind of remake of a famous advertisement that gained immense popularity. The new commercial featuring Sutherland was equally loved by viewers. After collaborating with Cadbury, she joined the program 'Keep Cadbury British' alongside other actors who appeared in Cadbury projects. The activists of this campaign expressed their opposition to the sale of the confectionery company to non-British owners. Despite their efforts, Cadbury was discontinued and acquired by the American food conglomerate Kraft Foods in 2010.
Acting Career
Sutherland's acting career began in 2006 when she played a minor role in the film 'The Devil Wears Prada,' where the main stars were Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. She also appeared in the drama 'Day on Fire,' which did not achieve success among the audience. This was followed by an episode in the series 'New Amsterdam' (2008) and a role in the pilot episode of the project 'Huge' (2008), which did not attract the attention of any television network. In 2009, Sutherland played her first significant role in the horror film 'Don't Look Up.' The film received negative reviews from critics and did not bring Sutherland the desired fame. In 2011, she made an appearance in a long-running American procedural drama 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' and a year later, she played a minor role in the dramatic thriller 'The Paperboy' alongside Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, and Leticia Casta. In 2013, Sutherland appeared in the film 'The Theory of Luck.' However, her most notable work of that year was in the TV series 'Vikings.' In the ninth episode of the first season, she made her debut as Princess Aslaug - an alluring woman who seduced the main character Ragnar Lothbrok. According to the plot, Aslaug became pregnant with the Viking and in the second season traveled with him to his homeland, the city of Kattegat. Ragnar divorced his current wife Lagertha and married Aslaug, who later gave birth to four sons. As 'Vikings' gained popularity with each season, the actors who portrayed the main characters also became stars. Alyssa Sutherland was no exception and since the start of filming the historical drama, she shifted her focus from her modeling career to acting.
On November 29, 2017, the fifth season of the epic series premiered on television screens. Two months before the premiere, the creators renewed the show for a sixth season. In both 20-episode seasons, viewers will not see Aslaug, as her character has already 'said everything' in the fourth chapter of the story. Sutherland's work in 'Vikings' led to an invitation for the lead role in the highly anticipated Spike TV series 'The Mist,' a fantasy drama. Based on the novella 'The Mist' by renowned author Stephen King, the show aimed to become one of the most intriguing television releases of the year. The fact that the show was based on King's work, as well as its strong promotional campaign, worked in favor of the series. Perhaps the main star of the ensemble cast of the fantasy series was Alyssa Sutherland.
However, neither respect for the source material, nor the advertising, nor Sutherland's acting, and those of her co-stars, helped the project survive. Premiering on June 22, 2017, 'The Mist' was canceled by its creators on September 27, just one month after the release of all ten episodes of the first season. There are currently no planned projects in Sutherland's career. However, this woman with unique looks and exceptional acting abilities will surely not remain without work for long.
After Alyssa Sutherland's name became known to everyone, various media outlets attributed her to famous actors Donald Sutherland and his son Kiefer. However, these stars are simply namesakes.
In 2012, Sutherland married Lawrence Shanet, a director of commercials and music videos whom she had been dating for a long time. The celebration took place in the exotic country of Thailand. Despite their strong, years-long relationship, Lawrence and Alyssa's marriage ended a year after they tied the knot. Currently, the heart of the Australian beauty is free.
