Bonnie Soper | |
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Born | Bonnie Soper 1984 (age 39–40) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2007–present |
Bonnie Soper (born 1984 in Invercargill, New Zealand) is a New Zealand film and television actress. She is known for playing Princess Diana [1] in Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance . [2] In 2009, Soper received the award for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance in the movie, The Map Reader at 2009 Qantas Film and Television Awards. [3]
A graduate of the Unitec School of Performing and Screen Arts, her theatre credits include, Auckland Theatre Company's 2007 play The Pillowman which she co-starred in with former and current Shortland Street actors Oliver Driver and Craig Parker. [4]
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In 2006, Soper scored a lead role in the New Zealand feature film The Devil Dared Me To , released in cinemas on 11 October 2007. In Arkles Entertainment's feature film The Map Reader, scheduled to be released in 2008, she played a young blind woman. Other credits include the short film We The Living, commercials and a music video for New Zealand band Dimmer.
In 2007, she featured in New Zealand band Deja Voodoo's music video "Tracey", a song from the soundtrack of her film debut The Devil Dared Me To. Bonnie has appeared in the music video The Night, performed by New Zealand band Goodnight Nurse. The video was released in Australia and New Zealand on 4 February 2008.
She is best known for her role of Morgan Braithwaite on the long-running New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street . Her first scenes were on the episode based on a day in the life of Joey Henderson, the Shortland Street serial killer, which screened on 5 February 2008.
On 16 February 2008, Southland Times newspaper revealed that Bonnie's Shortland Street contract had been extended to three months after initially being contracted for three to six weeks. [5] It was announced on 17 April 2008 that she will be returning to the show on 5 May. She appeared on the 2008 cast photo. Bonnie was then a full-time cast member and was featured in the opening credits.
On Friday 18 December 2009, Bonnie left the show as her character was accidentally killed by Kieran Mitchell, who is portrayed by Adam Rickitt.
She is a keen swimmer, taking part in the Mount Maunganui Sovereign Sand To Surf in March 2009 and in the North Shore King of the Bays swim in April 2009. [6] After leaving Shortland Street at the end of 2009, Bonnie moved back to Invercargill, before later moving to Los Angeles.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Billy for Lilly | Lilly | Short film |
2006 | We the Living | Sonja | Short film |
2007 | The Devil Dared Me To | Tracy 'Tragedy' Jones | Feature film |
2008 | The Map Reader | Mary | Feature film |
2008–2009 | Shortland Street | Morgan Braithwaite | Regular role |
2010 | Stolen | TV Reporter | TV film |
2014 | ANZAC Girls | Jessie Verey | TV miniseries |
2016–17 | Filthy Rich | Annabelle Maxwell | Recurring role |
2018 | Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance | Princess Diana | TV film |
2018 | The Box | Mom | Short film |
2019 | Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal | Princess Diana | TV film |
2021 | Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace | Princess Diana | TV film |
2022 | Mystery Incorporated | Peggy Jones | 1 episode |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Watch This Space | Various | |
2003 | Spinning Tales | ||
2004 | Spring Awakening | Thea | |
2004 | At the Bay | Anne | |
2005 | On Our Own | Elsie | |
2005 | La Morta Finta | Mercutio / Apothecary | |
2005 | Home Grown | Rachel | |
2005 | Happy End | ||
2005 | Balm in Gilead | Darlene | |
2007 | 'Tis Pity She's a Whore | Annabella | |
2007 | The Pillowman | The Mother |
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