Dominique Devenport

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Dominique Devenport
NationalitySwiss-American [1]
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present

Dominique Devenport is a Swiss-American actress who is best known as Empress Elisabeth of Austria in Sisi. [2] [3] [4]

She has also appeared in:

She was nominated as Best Actress for the 2023 German Television Awards for her role as Sisi.[ citation needed ]

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References

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  2. Connolly, Kate (8 July 2022). "Sisi-mania: first royal celebrity celebrated in cinemas and on Netflix". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  3. Roxborough, Scott (15 February 2023). "RTL Renews Royal Period Drama 'Sisi' for Third Season". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  4. Roxborough, Scott (24 March 2021). "RTL, Beta to Reboot Royal Classic 'Sisi' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  5. Bałaga, Marta (7 October 2023). "'Davos 1917' Head Writer Adrian Illien Talks Real-Life Inspirations Behind Swiss Spy Drama: 'Neutral Countries Were Hotspots for Espionage'". Variety. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
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