Annie Shapero
Annie Shapero | |
|---|---|
| Born | Annie Shapero Australia |
| Education | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Annie Shapero is an Australian-British actress. She is known for her work in television, notably for the role of Alysanne Blackwood in House of the Dragon.
Early life and Education
Shapero trained as a dancer from the years 2011 to 2014, after which she received a Victorian Certificate of Education. In 2015, she worked full-time as a dancer at Patrick Studios Australia, before also pursuing various acting workshops at the 16th Street Actor's Studio. She worked as a dancer in two dance shows in the years 2016 and 2017.[1][2]
In 2023, Shapero received a Bachelors in Screen and Media from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.[2]
Career
In 2022, Shapero portrayed Jenny Horowitz in Series Mania award-winning Israeli television show Red Skies.[3][4][5]
In 2023, Shapero portrayed Nora Hayden in FX show The Border, a drama based on the third book in the Cartel series by American author Don Winslow.[3][6]
In 2025, Shapero portrayed Anna Moore The Narrow Road to the Deep North, a miniseries based on the Booker Prize-winning australian novel of the same name.[7][8]
In 2026, Shapero joined the third season of HBO's House of the Dragon, portraying Alysanne Blackwood, a character from George R. R. Martin's Fire & Blood novel. Her casting received media attention.[9][3][10][11] Shapero also played the role of Melissa in the Australian psychological horror film Saccharine.[12] In the same year, Shapero was also cast in a recurring role in Vought Rising, an upcoming spin-off of The Boys.[8][13][14]
Filmography
| † | Denotes television productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Unverified | Charlotte | 6 episodes |
| 2020 | Silence | Pilot episode | |
| User Not Found | Sarah | 1 episode | |
| 2022 | Red Skies | Jenny Horowitz | 8 episodes |
| 2023 | The Border | Nora Hayden | |
| 2024 | The Narrow Road to the Deep North | Anna Moore | 1 episode |
| 2026 | House of the Dragon | Alysanne Blackwood | 5 episodes |
| 2027 | Vought Rising † |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ritual | Helen | Short film |
| 2019 | Li Na: My Life | Eva | Autobiographical film on the life of Li Na. |
| 2021 | Ragdolls | Lucy | Short film |
| 2022 | Soirée | Imogen | |
| You'll Probably Change Your Mind | Producer | ||
| 2026 | Saccharine | Melissa |
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "Alive" | N.Y.C.K. | Lead |
| 2022 | "Beyond the Valley" | Runner | |
| "Grapevine Gathering" | Runner |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Signs of the Zodiac | Dancer | |
| 2017 | The Ringmaster | Dancer | |
| 2019 | Punk Rock | Tanya Gleeson | Patalog Theatre Company |
| 2020 | Campaign and Afterplays | Actor | Company 16 |
| 2022 | The Last Train to Madelaine | Madeleine | Patalog Theatre Company, performed at Fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne |
| Heroes of the Fourth Turning | Teresa | Red Stitch Theatre Company | |
| Sing | Actor | Workshop performance, Malthouse Theatre Company, Melbourne | |
References
- ↑ "Showcast". app.showcast.com.au. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Annie Shapero". Backstage.com. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 Whittock, Max Goldbart,Jesse (30 July 2025). "'House Of The Dragon': Annie Shapero Cast As Fierce Fighter Alysanne Blackwood In Season 3". Deadline. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Whittock, Jesse (4 April 2023). "'Red Skies' Star Annie Shapero Signs With Verve". Deadline. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ Whittock, Nancy Tartaglione,Max Goldbart,Jesse (5 December 2022). "Sky News Boss John Ryley Steps Down; 'Elvis' Wins Big At Australia's ACCTA Awards; 'Euphoria' Creator's 'Red Skies' Casts Annie Shapero; Charles Dance-Narrated Doc To Canal+ — Global Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Petski, Denise (7 December 2022). "FX Orders 'The Border' Pilot Based On Don Winslow's Cartel Trilogy; E.J. Bonilla To Lead Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ Dimitroff, Cassandra (30 June 2026). "Who is Annie Shapero? Get to know the 'House of the Dragon' star". RUSSH. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- 1 2 Letonja, Jana. "IN CONVERSATION WITH ANNIE SHAPERO". Numéro Netherlands. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ Echebiri, Makuochi (31 July 2025). "'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Casts a Key Role for Team Black". Collider. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ Roots, Kimberly (30 July 2025). "House Of The Dragon Adds Annie Shapero As Alysanne 'Black Aly' Blackwood In Season 3". TVLine. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ Freitag, Lee (30 July 2025). "House of the Dragon Finally Casts 1 of George R.R. Martin's Fiercest Female Fighters". CBR. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ Topel, Fred. "Sundance movie review: 'Saccharine' crafts gruesome diet parable - UPI.com". UPI. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ Darwish, Meaghan (22 May 2026). "Jensen Ackles' Soldier Boy Returns in First 'Vought Rising' Teaser". TV Insider. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (1 October 2025). "'Vought Rising' Adds Cecily Strong, Mark Pellegrino, Eric Johnson & Annie Shapero In Recurring Roles". Deadline.