Genesis Lynea
Genesis Lynea | |
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Born | Genesis Lynea Edwards 20 October 1989 ArtsEd (BA ) |
Years active | 2010–present |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (172 cm) |
Genesis Lynea Edwards (born 20 October 1989) is a Bermudian actress, dancer and singer. She originated the role of
Early life
Lynea was born in Bermuda to parents Lionel Edwards and Ginea "Adi" Wolf. Her father is a self-taught saxophonist and her mother is an actress and singer. Her credits include Tina as GG in the 2020 Hamburg production at Operettenhaus.
In summer 1997, Lynea's mother was accepted into the Performing Arts programme at
Career
Lynea's first performing experience was at the
Lynea starred in the 2017 production of
Lynea has filmed a few short films including Love is a Hand Grenade which won 'Best LGBT' at the Bristol Independent Film Festival.[12] Cost of Living was selected for the Raindance Film Festival 2021 and BFI Flare London Film Festival. Her most recent short film, Finding Dad, made the official selection for the Berlin British Shorts Film Festival and Leeds Film Festival.
On 23 March 2019, she began appearing as
Personal life
Lynea identifies as queer,[14] and appeared in an issue of the Gay Times in 2019.[15]
Filmography
Television and film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018–2019 | 4 O'Clock Club | Maddie Harper | Main role (series 7–8) |
2019 | Samsonite: Born to Go | Voiceover | Advertisement |
How Can I Forget | Connie Mellon | Short film | |
2019–2020 | Casualty | Archie Hudson
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Series regular |
2020 | Love is a Hand Grenade | Gabby | Short film |
2021 | The Cost of Living | Death | Short film |
Finding Dad | Dionne | Short film | |
Shadow and Bone | Natacha | Episode: "A Searing Burst of Light" | |
Silent Witness | Simone Tyler | Series 24 regular | |
2022 | A Discovery of Witches | Geraldine Newcopse | 4 episodes |
The Baby | Sam | 4 episodes | |
2023 | Champion | Tayo | Supporting role |
2023–2024 | Death in Paradise | Andrina Harper | Recurring role |
2024 | Doctor Who | Harriet Arbinger | 2 episodes: "The Legend of Ruby Sunday" and "Empire of Death" |
Music videos
Song | Year | Artist | Notes |
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"Do It like a Dude" | 2010 | Jessie J | |
"Sexual Fantasies" | 2018 | Mont Jake | Additional vocals |
Stage
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012–2014 | The Bodyguard | Ensemble | Adelphi Theatre, London |
2015–2016 | Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical | Ensemble | Phoenix Theatre, London |
2016 | Legally Blonde | Pilar | The Curve, Leicester |
Jesus Christ Superstar | Soul Girl | Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London | |
In the Heights | Ensemble | King's Cross Theatre, London | |
2017 | The Wild Party | Oscar D'Armano | Directed
The Other Palace, London |
Ode to Leeds | Queenie | Leeds Playhouse, Leeds | |
Six | Anna of Cleves | Arts Theatre, London | |
2017–2018 | Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties | Betty 5 / Richard | Southwark Playhouse, London |
2018 | The Assassination of Katie Hopkins | Nina | Theatr Clwyd, Mold |
Sylvia | Sylvia Pankhurst | The Old Vic, London | |
2019 | Club Mex | — | Choreographed Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester |
References
- ^ Connolly, William J (28 October 2019). "Genesis Lynea isn't here for your binary limitations". Gay Times. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- ^ Healey-Lynam, Emily (30 November 2018). "Interview with Genesis Lynea". Bespoke Black Book. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ Radenege, Aidan (16 April 2012). "Cerebral palsy dancer selected as billboard idol". Metro. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ "Our People: Genesis Lynea". British Youth Music Theatre. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
- ^ Shenton, Mark (9 December 2016). "Casting Announced for The Wild Party at London's Other Palace". Playbill. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ Freeman, Sarah (15 June 2017). "Review: Ode to Leeds, West Yorkshire Playhouse". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ Gardner, Lyn (31 January 2018). "Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties review – wickedly funny". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Recording of Six". Official London Theatre.
- ^ Reilly, Elaine. "4 O'Clock Club: Cast & Crew". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Full Cast Announced For the World Premiere of The Assassination of Katie Hopkins". BroadwayWorld. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (24 May 2018). "Genesis Lynea and Beverley Knight to Star in World Premiere of New Musical Sylvia at London's Old Vic". Playbill. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Winners". Archived from the original on 12 November 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Celebrating Silent Witness series 25". BBC. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ Rasmussen, Tom (29 January 2018). "The unashamedly queer, feminist, and intersectional play you need to see". Dazed. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ Connolly, William J. (28 October 2019). "Genesis Lynea Isn't Here For Your Binary Limitations". Gay Times. Retrieved 26 May 2020.