Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Born (1994-08-25) 25 August 1994 (age 29)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Alma materUniversity of Technology Sydney
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present

Natasha Liu Bordizzo (born 25 August 1994) is an Australian actress. She made her debut portraying the character of Snow Vase in Netflix's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny. In 2019, she portrayed the character of Helena in Netflix's The Society.[1] In 2022, she portrayed the character of Heather in Netflix's Day Shift. In 2023, she portrayed the Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren in the Disney+ series Ahsoka.

Early life and education

Natasha Liu Bordizzo was born in Sydney. Her mother is Chinese and her father is of Italian descent. She attended Sydney Girls High School, then began studying a Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Communication at University of Technology Sydney when she was cast in a leading role in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny. Bordizzo speculated she was cast due to her age and look, English fluency and martial arts ability, as she has a black-black belt in taekwondo and training in Kenpō karate.[2]

Career

To prepare for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Bordizzo underwent intensive training in Wudang sword fighting with Yuen Woo-ping.[3]

In 2016 Bordizzo moved to Los Angeles to pursue an international acting career.[4]

In 2017, Bordizzo had the supporting role of Deng Yan in The Greatest Showman, an American musical film, directed by Michael Gracey.[5] The film premiered on 8 December, aboard the RMS Queen Mary 2.[6] It was released in the United States on 20 December by 20th Century Fox[6] and became one of the highest grossing live-action musicals of all time.[7]

Bordizzo has also appeared in Hotel Mumbai (2018),[8] an American-Australian thriller film directed by Anthony Maras and written by John Collee and Maras. It is based on the 2009 documentary Surviving Mumbai about the Mumbai attacks in 2008 at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in India. Bordizzo portrayed Australian back-packer Bree, opposite Dev Patel, Armie Hammer, Nazanin Boniadi and Anupam Kher.[8][9]

In 2021, Bordizzo starred as Julia in the Amazon Prime Video movie The Voyeurs .[10] The film was shot in Montreal, Canada in 2019 and tells the story of a couple who witnesses the sex life of their neighbours. Bordizzo originally auditioned for the role on a video call using an American accent but the director requested she keep her native Australian accent.[10] In the same year, Bordizzo leant her voice to the animated comedy movie Wish Dragon as the voice of Li Na Wang. Her character is a celebrity who inspires a young boy's journey to be reunited with her because they were once childhood friends.[11]

In November 2021, it was reported that Bordizzo had been cast as Sabine Wren in the Star Wars limited series Ahsoka, which premiered in August 2023.[12]

Bordizzo is a Chanel ambassador[13] and modelled for Australian brand Bonds.[14]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny Snow Vase
2017 Gong Shou Dao Master Yu Short film
The Greatest Showman Deng Yan [15]
2018 Detective Chinatown 2 Officer Chen Ying
Hotel Mumbai Bree
2019 Guns Akimbo Nova
The Naked Wanderer Valerie
2021 The Voyeurs Julia
Wish Dragon Li Na Voice role
2022 Day Shift Heather [16][17]
2023 Heroes of the Golden Masks Li Voice role

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2019 The Society Helena Main role
2020 Most Dangerous Game Kennedy 3 episodes
2023–present Ahsoka Sabine Wren Disney+ limited series [18]

References

  1. ^ Huver, Scott (26 February 2016). "Natasha Liu Bordizzo's Career Takes Flight With 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny'". CBR. Archived from the original on 10 July 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Natasha Bordizzo, from university to the big screen". The Daily Telegraph. 31 August 2015. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
  3. ^ Regensdorf, Laura (25 February 2016). "Meet Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Hollywood's Next Action Supernova". Vogue. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  4. ^ Guthrie, 24 March 2019. "Who Is Natasha Liu Bordizzo? Meet The Australian Star On The Rise". Elle Australia. Retrieved 31 August 2023.((cite web)): CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Walker, Winsome (21 December 2017). "Why Natasha Liu Bordizzo Is The Actress You Need To Know Right Now". Marie Claire. Archived from the original on 15 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  6. ^ a b McClure, Rosemary (11 December 2017). "Queen Mary 2 hosts film premiere of 'Greatest Showman'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  7. ^ Welk, Brian; Seitz, Loree (16 December 2021). "The Highest Grossing Movie Musicals of All Time, From 'Grease' to 'La La Land' (Photos)". The Wrap. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  8. ^ a b Thompson, Courtenay. "Natasha Liu Bordizzo Steps Into Her Light". InStyle Australia. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  9. ^ De La Garza, Alejandro (22 March 2019). "The True Story Behind the Movie Hotel Mumbai". Time. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  10. ^ a b Baker, Jessica (14 September 2021). "Natasha Liu Bordizzo on Her Steamy New Film and Reclaiming Her Femininity". Who What Wear. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  11. ^ Kocan, Liz (11 June 2021). "'Wish Dragon' Cast Guide: Who Stars In The New Netflix Animated Adventure?". Decider. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (19 November 2021). "'Star Wars: Ahsoka': Natasha Liu Bordizzo To Play Sabine Wren In Disney+ Series". Deadline. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  13. ^ Okwodu, Janelle (27 August 2021). "Voyeurs Star Natasha Liu Bordizzo's Chanel-Filled Premiere Night Doubled As Her Birthday Party". Vogue. Archived from the original on 16 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  14. ^ "First look: Natasha Liu Bordizzo for Bonds Originals". Bonds. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  15. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (13 February 2017). "Natasha Liu Bordizzo Boards 'The Greatest Showman'; Corey Fogelmanis Set For '#Squadgoals'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  16. ^ Kroll, Justin (1 April 2021). "Dave Franco, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Steve Howey, More Join Jamie Foxx In Netflix's 'Day Shift'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 1 April 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  17. ^ Kroll, Justin (27 April 2022). "Netflix Announces Summer Slate Including Dates For Jamie Foxx's 'Day Shift' And Kevin Hart's 'Me Time'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  18. ^ Otterson, Joe (19 November 2021). "Ahsoka Tano Disney Plus Series Casts Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren". Variety. Archived from the original on 7 June 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.

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