World-travelled multi-linguist Zofia Helena is an actor and dancer known for her many roles in musical theatre. Born in Poland, Zofia starred in the English production of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, a comedic take on the beloved story set in England, and the ballad and romance Switezianka by Adam Mickiewicz, the story of a nightingale’s charms in the man’s voice, and foxy intentions in his heart.
From a young age Zofia trained at the prestigious school Terpsychora in Poland for ballet and took to playing the piano. She also honed her craft working with Los Angeles-based acting coach Josh Griego.
We caught up with Zofia to find out 5 fast facts!
She became interested in acting during the COVID years.
It happened during lock down in 2020. It was the time when everything slowed down, and I started thinking about everything. I started remembering times when I was little, my friend and I used to do little shows where we sang, danced and modeled, I thought to myself that this is what I really love, and I really want to do it in the future. But then reality kind of came into my life and I forgot! During COVID I started to think about my life, and the more I focused on what I liked to do, the clearer it became to me that this is my real passion.
She is known for being quite unique!
My curiosity. I have interests in a lot of things, and I am a quick learner. I am bilingual, I speak both Polish and English, but I am also learning French and Spanish. I did multiple sports, tennis, taekwondo, acrobatic gymnastics, skis, ballet. I also have passion for learning about new cultures, I have been on exchange year in the USA, and before I went on my exchange year, I was learning to play the piano and fun fact, I am pretty good cook!
It is Zofia’s destiny to work with these actors in the future.
My favorite collaboration would be Margot Robbie, Zendaya, Johnnie Depp and Tom Holland. I think that would be pretty great!
Her filmmaker influences growing up were…
Tim Burton was definitely one of my biggest influences. From a young age I watched movies like Alice in the Wonderland, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. I love the chills those movies gave me and that the movies were a little horror which I love.
Her list of favorite movies and why?
Mamma Mia: I love the musical’s light energy, all the songs and dances, the storyline is also interesting getting to know Donna, her love for music and then later the struggles she had to overcome. My favorite moment is the wedding afterparty with all the songs like “Voulez Vous” and “Gimme Gimme.”
Pirates of the Caribbean: I love all the action fighting scenes, especially from the first movie when Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner had a fight scene. The soundtrack is just incredible and also all the spooky and mystical stuff implemented like mermaids and dead pirates from the ocean!
Finally, The Devil Wears Prada. I think Meryl Streep’s performance was just fantastic. I loved watching the change in character of Andrea and going from a fashion disaster to a fashion icon played by Anne Hathaway. Besides her unsupportive boyfriend this movie is inspiring to show people to go for what they want. It’s really a comfort movie for a fashion lover and I really love Andreas outfits after the big transformations.
Quick Selfie in Poland!
Her inspirational message is …
Do what you feel is right for you and don’t let other people bring you down. They don’t see the vision you are seeing.
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