Stacy Martin
| Stacy Martin | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Martin in January 2014 | |
| Born |
1 January 1991 Paris, France |
| Alma mater | London College of Communication |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Notable work | Nymphomaniac |
| Parent(s) | Rene & Annette Martin |
Stacy Martin (born 1 January 1991)[1] is a French-English actress. She is best known for her breakthrough role as the younger version of Charlotte Gainsbourg's character Joe in Lars von Trier's drama film Nymphomaniac.
Early life
Martin was born on 1 January 1991, and spent her early childhood in Paris but moved to Japan when she was seven where she lived with her father, Rene, a hairstylist and her mother Annette until she was thirteen. She then returned to France. After finishing school, she moved to London to follow her dream of becoming an actress and took up modeling to fund her living. She took up Media and Cultural Studies at the London College of Communication. She also used the money she earned to pay for private acting classes and also studied the Meisner technique of acting at the Actors’ Temple.[1]
Career
In 2013, Martin starred as Young Joe aged 15 to 31, in Lars von Trier's drama film Nymphomaniac.[2][3] For her role in the film, which had real sex scenes and featured hardcore porn in some cases, Martin had a "porn double" and used a prosthetic vagina.[4][5] The role got her nominated for a Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She was also a part of the Breakthrough Brits of 2014 which was organized by BAFTA to recognize emerging talents. She played Faye in Ben Wheatley's 2015 film High-Rise,[6] and Young Dora in Matteo Garrone's Tale of Tales, also in 2015.
Martin was a part of the Rag & Bone Spring 2014 campaign alongside Emile Hirsch. She also modelled for Miu Miu in their 2014 and 2015 Fall/Winter campaigns. She is also the face of Miu Miu's first fragrance.
Personal life
As of March 2014, she lives in London with her boyfriend musician Daniel Blumberg of Yuck and Cajun Dance Party.[1][4]
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Nymphomaniac | Young Joe | Nominated - Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role |
| 2015 | Winter | Sophie | |
| 2015 | Tale of Tales | Young Dora | |
| 2015 | The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun | Anita | |
| 2015 | The Childhood of a Leader | ||
| 2015 | Taj Mahal | Louise | |
| 2015 | High-Rise | Faye |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Title | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nymphomaniac | Bodil Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2014 | Nymphomaniac | Robert Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
References
- 1 2 3 "5 Things about Stacy Martin, the Nymphomaniac". Swide. 19 March 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ↑ Fan Zhong (19 March 2014). "Stacy Martin Is a Pro". W Magazine. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ↑ Charlotte Cripps (19 February 2013). "Nymphomaniac star Stacy Martin talks sex, nudity and porn doubles". Independent. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- 1 2 Jo Ellison (21 March 2014). "The Nymph: Stacy Martin in Vogue". Vogue. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ↑ Emma Brown (December 2013). "The Young Parisian". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- ↑ Kevin Jagernauth (30 June 2014). "Ben Wheatley's 'High Rise' Adds 'Nymphomaniac' Actress". Indie Wire. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
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