Mallory Jansen

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Mallory Jansen
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Jansen in 2017
Born1989or1990(age 34–35)
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present
SpouseSimon Phan

Mallory Jansen (born 1989or1990) [1] is an Australian actress and model. She is best known for playing Aida / Ophelia / Madame Hydra in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Early life

Jansen was born in Australia. [2] In 2011, she moved to New York to train at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the T. Schreiber Studio & Theatre. [2]

Career

In 2013, Jansen was cast as Madalena in the ABC series Galavant . [3]

In 2014, Jansen played Helena Christensen in the two-part miniseries INXS: Never Tear Us Apart . [1] She had recurring roles in the ABC Family sitcoms Baby Daddy and Young & Hungry . [2]

Following the cancellation of Galavant, Jansen joined the cast of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in 2016 as Aida, Agnes Kitsworth, the human template of the former, and Madame Hydra. [4] [5]

In 2019, Jansen was cast in the pilot of the ABC drama Triangle alongside Edwin Hodge. [6] In 2020, she was cast in the Fox series The Big Leap , [7] which was canceled after one season. [8]

Personal life

Jansen moved to Los Angeles in 2013. [9] She is married to Simon Phan. [10]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Half WaySydShort film
TBA R.U.R. Helena Glory
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 Howzat! Kerry Packer's War SharonTV miniseries
2013 Mr & Mrs Murder Rachel GlassEpisode: "En Vogue"
2013 Twentysomething KellyEpisode: "Fake It Till You Make It"
2014 INXS: Never Tear Us Apart Helena Christensen TV miniseries
2014 Baby Daddy Georgie FarlowRecurring role; 4 episodes
2014 Young & Hungry Caroline Penelope HuntingtonRecurring role; 6 episodes
2015–16 Galavant MadalenaSeries regular; 18 episodes
2016–17 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Aida / Madame Hydra, Agnes KitsworthRecurring role, 19 episodes
2017 American Housewife NinaEpisodes: "Back to School" & "The Uprising"
2018 This Is Us Emma WadeEpisode: "Vegas, Baby"
2018 Shooter MargoRecurring role; 4 episodes
2020On the 12th Date of ChristmasJennifer Holloway Hallmark Channel television film
2021 The Big Leap Monica SuillvanSeries regular; 11 episodes
2021Her Pen PalVictoriaHallmark Channel television film
2022Francesca Quinn, PIFrancesca Quinn Hallmark Movies & Mysteries television film
2022 Bugs Bunny Builders Moxie Manatee (voice)Episodes: "Sea School" & "Underwater Star"
2023Paging Mr. DarcyEloiseHallmark Channel television film

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