Morgana Ignis

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Morgana Ignis
Born (1989-05-19) May 19, 1989 (age 35)
Northridge, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • puppeteer
Years active2010-present
Known for

Morgana Ignis (born May 19, 1989) [1] is an American actress, puppeteer, creature actress, and writer. She starred as Severus Snape in the short fan film Severus Snape and the Marauders , worked as a puppeteer at the The Jim Henson Company, and has voiced Sallie May on the animated series Helluva Boss .

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Early life

Morgana Ignis was born on May 19, 1989, in Northridge, Los Angeles, California. Her father works in the music industry as a studio engineer and this inspired her to pursue creative venues and jobs. [2]

Career

She worked as a stop motion animator in shows like Robot Chicken and Moral Orel before studying acting and movement, which led to a career in performance as creatures sci-fi and horror films, as well a professional cosplayer in conventions. [3]

She starred as Severus Snape in the 2016 short fan film Severus Snape and the Marauders . She is also known for her work on the comedy horror show Stan Against Evil, where she plays multiple recurring characters. [2]

Ignis began working at the The Jim Henson Company after Kirk Thatcher brought her as the body performer in The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell for the goliath Edgar and later as a puppeteer on Earth to Ned portraying Ned. Ignis explains that her work in the show allowed her transition to be easier, given that she was inside of a giant rig and could dress at work in her preferred way. She went to the rehearsals first day in makeup and dress, which at the time was a smooth change in presentation because of her previous androgynous look, and asked to be introduced to guest stars as "Morgana" instead of her deadname when production began. After asking her producer, who discussed it with Brian Henson, Brian said that if she preferred to be introduced to the guests as Morgana, then she would also be called by that name at work. [3]

Starting in 2021 she has voiced the character Sallie May on the animated YouTube series Helluva Boss , while also being consulted on the character's representation by the production team. [3]

Ignis is part of the cast of Abigail Thorn's short film Dracula’s Ex-Girlfriend along with Brandon Rogers, who also stars in Helluva Boss. [4]

Personal life

Ignis is a transgender woman. [5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes / Ref
2016 Severus Snape and the Marauders Severus Snape Main role [6]
2017 The Sandman SandmanMain role
2022 Moon Garden TeethMain role [7]
TBADracula's Ex-GirlfriendFayMain role [4]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes / Ref
2016-2018 Stan Against Evil Stella StanasRecurring role [8]
The Baphomet
Ida Putnam
Haurus
Aged Priscilla
2018 The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell EdgarBody performance [9]
2020-2021 Earth to Ned NedPuppeteer
2021-present Helluva Boss Catfish monster [10] Voice; Co-writer for "Helluva Shorts 1: Hell's Belles" [11]
Sallie May [4]
2022 Obi-Wan Kenobi Unnamed long-necked alienPuppeteer [12]
2023BRYCEFlorence [4]
2024 The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse DarakVoice; English dub

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References

  1. ↑ Ignis, Morgana [@morganaignis] (May 20, 2024). "It's my birthday and I am aging WELL. I truly feel in my prime 🔥". Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024– via Instagram.
  2. 1 2 "Meet Mick Morgana Ignis". Voyage LA Magazine. Archived from the original on November 29, 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Petunia, Becca (June 5, 2023). "Pride Month Profiles: Morgana Ignis, Henson Puppeteer". ToughPigs. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Maas, Jennifer (February 16, 2024). "Abigail Thorn's Nebula Movie 'Dracula's Ex-Girlfriend' Adds 'Helluva Boss' Stars Morgana Ignis, Brandon Rogers (Exclusive)". Variety . Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  5. ↑ Corrigan, Kalyn (March 16, 2024) [Original date 12 July 2023]. "Creature Actor Morgana Ignis Walks Us Through The MOON GARDEN". Fangoria . Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  6. ↑ Denham, Jess (January 14, 2016). "Harry Potter fan movie to tell story of Severus Snape before the boy wizard was born". The Independent . Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  7. ↑ Bohannon, Sharai (December 6, 2022). "'Moon Garden' Is Magical, Beautiful, And Sad [FilmQuest 2022 Review]". Dread Central . Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  8. ↑ O'Meara, Mallory (May 23, 2023). Girls Make Movies: A Follow-Your-Own-Path Guide for Aspiring Young Filmmakers. Illustrated by Jen Vaughn. Running Press. ISBN   9780762478996. Morgana ignis wore all sorts of prosthetics and costumes for the horror show stan against evil, where she played a host of monsters, including a witch, a demon, and a vampire.
  9. ↑ "The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell". The A.V. Club . 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  10. ↑ Ignis, Morgana) [@IgnisTwote] (January 31, 2021). "Making monster fish sounds for #HelluvaBoss like the refined, dainty princess I am" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2024– via Twitter.
  11. ↑ Medrano, Vivienne (director) (April 27, 2024). Helluva Shorts 1: Hell's Belles . Retrieved May 18, 2024– via YouTube.
  12. ↑ Ignis, Morgana [@IgnisTwote] (June 1, 2022). "Another hidden Morgana on today's episode of #Kenobi!! I puppeteered this merchant buddy on the right! They were a really cool creature and I made them dance and bow for Ewan between shots, which got me some hella validating laughs and applause from Obi Wan" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2024– via Twitter.
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