Kaya Scodelario British actress Date of Birth: 13.03.1992 Country: Great Britain

1. Early Life and Career Breakthrough
2. Film Success
3. 'Wuthering Heights' and Beyond
4. 'Maze Runner' Franchise
5. Other Notable Roles
6. Personal Life

Early Life and Career Breakthrough

Kaya Rose Scodelario was born on March 13, 1992, in Haywards Heath, England. Despite having no prior acting experience, 14-year-old Scodelario landed her breakout role as the rebellious Effy Stonem in the teen drama series 'Skins' in 2007.

Scodelario's character, Effy, initially appeared as a minor character but rose to become a central figure in the show's third and fourth seasons. Her performance earned critical acclaim and two 'TV Quick Awards' nominations for 'Best Actress' in 2009 and 2010.

Film Success

Scodelario made her big-screen debut in the sci-fi thriller 'Moon' (2009) and later appeared in 'Shank' (2010) and 'Clash of the Titans' (2010) as Peshet.

'Wuthering Heights' and Beyond

In 2010, Scodelario portrayed Catherine Earnshaw in Andrea Arnold's adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights.' The film drew mixed reviews but praised Scodelario's performance as "a heartbreaking revelation."

She continued to star in various projects, including the thriller 'Twenty8k' (2012), the drama 'Now Is Good' (2012), and the BBC One series 'True Love' (2012).

'Maze Runner' Franchise

Scodelario's career took a major turn in 2013 when she was cast as Teresa Agnes in the 'Maze Runner' film series. The first film released in 2014, followed by the sequels 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' (2015) and 'Maze Runner: The Death Cure' (2018).

Other Notable Roles

In addition to her work in 'Skins' and 'Maze Runner,' Scodelario has appeared in films such as 'Tiger House' (2014), 'The Moon and the Sun' (2015), and 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' (2017). She has also played a variety of roles in television shows, including 'Southcliffe' (2013), 'The Truth About Emanuel' (2013), and 'Spinning Out' (2020).

Personal Life

Scodelario has been romantically linked to 'Skins' co-star Jack O'Connell and 'The Moon and the Sun' co-star Benjamin Walker, whom she married in 2015.

Scodelario is a vocal advocate for women's independence and has spoken openly about her struggles with dyslexia. She was ranked 13th on FHM's '100 Sexiest Women in the World' list in 2010.