Johanna Thea
Known For: Acting
Biography
Johanna Thea's acting is characterised by her authenticity and playfulness. Born in Westminster and raised on the West Coast of Ireland, and while "culturally Irish", is of Jamaican, Indian, Swiss and English descent. The daughter of a professional international dancer/singer and a teacher/charity worker, she is the first actor in her family. Predominantly working in film, Johanna received an Honourable mention as Best Actress in the Independent Short Awards (LA, 2022), for her role in thriller "Disquiet". As Eva in British Indie thriller "Resolve" she was shortlisted for "best actress in a web-series" by Screennation (2018). Previously, mental health awareness film "Struggle" won multiple awards, and her Irish debut "When Next Possible Taka a U-Turn" was shortlisted at both Catalyst & Linear international film festivals, winning Best LGBT+ Film of the year in 2019. "The Wind Cries" in which she plays Laurie Lovely, was shortlisted in Oscar qualifying festival Dances with Film (L.A.), which she attended. An Honours BSc and MSc, Psychology and Neuroscience graduate (IOPPN), Johanna enjoys writing articles, scripts, and being a speaker on resilience and neurodiversity. "If Only You Knew", her autobiography in short stories, is available through Amazon, and her commissioned well-being articles are search-able online. As a model (scouted at 16) she has worked for Range Rover, Meaty Bites (USA), the bark based Eco-friendly brand "José Hendo", Isabelle Deringo (during LA fashion week), appeared in campaigns for DIAGEO, TFI, Aviva Healthcare, etc., and as cover girl for DIVA magazine.
Filmography
2025
- The Unusual 2 as Marissa
2024
- The Unususal Duo as Delaney
2021
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage ... (Production Runner)
- Finding Alice as Secretary
2020
- Come Away as Mickeys Patron
2019
- The Trial of Christine Keeler ... (Stunts)
- Red Devil as Tanya
- Can't Kill This as Jasmine
- The Final Scream as Skye
2018
- Bohemian Rhapsody as VIP Party Guest (uncredited)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald as Ministry of Magic Witch (uncredited)
- Mary Poppins Returns as Fairground Attendee (uncredited)
- Juliet, Naked as Rosie / Junior Doctor (uncredited)
- Joe All Alone as Spy on Bus (as Johanna Theo)
- The Good Boy as Maria (nurse)
- Struggle as Mrs. Mole
2016
- Damilola, Our Loved Boy as Stephanie Graduate
- Brash Young Turks as Clubber
2012
- The Midnight Beast as Dancer
- Piggy as Mourner at a Funeral (uncredited)
2011
- How to Stop Being a Loser as Demi-Goddess (uncredited)