Spanish-Swiss actress Oona Chaplin’s captivating portrayals throughout the years have garnered her a global stature as a talented Hollywood personality.
Among her dozens of memorable works, the actress is quite reputed for her appearance in the HBO mega-hit series Game of Thrones.
Likewise, her upcoming appearance in the eagerly-awaited film Avatar: The Way of Water is getting her massive attention. So, let’s debunk the actress’s personal and professional life and get to know her better.
Oona Chaplin’s Early Life & Ethnicity
Oona Chaplin, real name Oona Castilla Chaplin, was born on the 4th of June 1986. The actress was born of Spanish-Swiss descent, which makes her ethnicity partly Hispanic.
Her place of birth is Madrid, and she spent most of her childhood in Spain, Switzerland, the United States, and Cuba.
The actress went to Gordonstoun School in Scotland on a drama scholarship when she was 15.
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After finishing her course of study at Gordonstoun School, she continued her academic journey in the arts by joining the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and graduated from the academy in 2007.
Oona has been a brilliant actress since a young age, and her keen interest in acting comes from her family, with a widely-known reputation in the entertainment field.
Onna Chaplin Family
Oona is the daughter of the Doctor Zhivago actress Geraldine Leigh Chaplin. Geraldine is one of the most recognized actresses of her time and is most notable for her roles in The Little Foxes, Welcome to L.A., Chaplin, Ana, and the Wolves, and so on.
Oona’s father, Patricio Castilla, also belongs to the entertainment industry as a cinematographer. He is most known for his work in Street Name ‘Pirate,’ Gentile Alouette, and so on.
The Game of Thrones actress shares a close bond with her parents, and one of her Instagram posts reflects her adorable bond with her father.
The Avatar actress took to her Instagram account to share a throwback picture that displayed a joyous moment between the father-daughter duo. Moreover, the actress captioned the picture with, “We haven’t changed that much.”
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If you do not know, Oona is the granddaughter of the legendary English comic actor/filmmaker Charlie Chaplin and the great-granddaughter of Eugene O’Neil, an Irish-American playwright.
The knack for acting runs in Oona’s family, and the actress’s passion for entertainment adds to her family’s history in the showbusiness.
Is Oona Chaplin Married?
Oona, age 36, is a big name in Hollywood, creating a buzz every now and then with her astounding portrayals on big screens.
Besides her work, the charming actress has also sparked curiosity among her fans regarding her relationship status.
There is no record of the actress recently being involved in a romantic relationship. We can assume she is single.
The actress’s social media handle also does not suggest her involvement with anyone as of now.
However, previously the actress dated the English actor Alex Lanipekun, per Evening Standard. Moreover, the article in the Evening Standard also mentioned the actress as single currently.
But, Oona had good things to say about her former boyfriend in the interview with the magazine. Talking about her previous boyfriend, the actress said, “He is the only person I know apart from my dad who really fights every day to live up to his standards. That is rare and something I don’t have.’
Although she does not elaborate on how the two broke up, her admiration towards her former lover shows she shares a good relationship with him despite their split.
Besides her love life, the actress’s new projects is creating a buzz in the media.
Oona Chaplin Movies & TV Series
Coming from a family with a long line of personalities in the showbusiness, Oona’s career in showbiz was almost certain from an early age. Luckily, her interest in acting helped her pursue a career in entertainment and made her journey as an actress fruitful.
She started appearing on the big screens immediately after graduating from Gordonstoun School.
Some of the movies and TV series with her memorable portrayals are Game of Thrones, The Crimson Field, Taboo, What if…, Anchor and Hope, Black Mirror, and so on.
Her role as Talisa Maegyr in the HBO series Game of Thrones is well-cherished by her fans.
Likewise, currently, she has been busy with her role in the Avatar movie series. Oona will be spotted portraying alongside Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Kate Inslet, Cliff Curtis, Michelle Yeoh, and many more Hollywood stars in the upcoming film Avatar: The Way of Water.
Not only that, but the actress has already signed to continue portraying as Varang in the later parts of the Avatar series. Per IMDb, she is currently busy filming for Avatar 3, Avatar 4, and Avatar 5.
Besides Avatar, she will soon appear in Lullaby and Treason. With her affiliation with hit and meg-budgeted projects, we can imagine her net worth to be in the millions of dollars.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, the ‘Avatar’ actress has garnered a net worth of 7 million dollars from her successful acting career.