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Phia SabanBritish poet and aspiring actress
Date of Birth: 19.09.1998
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Fiya Saban: A Rising Star on Stage and Screen
- Education and Stage Debut
- Filmography
- "House of the Dragon" and Beyond
- Personal Life
Fiya Saban: A Rising Star on Stage and Screen
Childhood and Early LifeFiya Saban, born on September 19, 1998, in London, England, had a typical British youth filled with music, travels, and a passion for acting. Her mother, Penny Borham, nurtured her daughter's artistic dreams from an early age.
Education and Stage Debut
After attending the National Youth Theatre, Saban joined the renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2018. She showcased her talent in productions of "The Seagull," "The Wheel," "Earthquake in London," and "Othello." In 2019, she won the Josephine Hart Poetry Prize, demonstrating her artistry and character embodiment.
Filmography
Saban's breakout role came in 2021 when she joined the cast of the Netflix series "The Last Kingdom" in its fifth and final season. Her portrayal of Aelfwynn, the daughter of Edward's sister Aethelflaed, added depth to the series' time jump and earned critical acclaim.
"House of the Dragon" and Beyond
In 2022, Saban made her mark on a global stage in the HBO prequel series "House of the Dragon." As Helaena Targaryen, the second daughter of King Viserys, she rode the dragon Dreamfyre and played a pivotal role in the story. The series featured an esteemed cast, including Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, and Emily Best.
Personal Life
Saban maintains a private personal life, with her social media focusing primarily on her career and close friendships. She resides in London and has stated in interviews that she wants to dedicate herself fully to her work as an actress.
