Olivia Popica

Olivia Popica
Born (1993-10-27) 27 October 1993
Romania
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2010–present

Olivia Popica (born 27 October 1993) is a Romanian-British actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the FX political drama Tyrant (2015–2016) and the Apple TV+ thriller Liaison (2023). Her films include Never Back Down: Revolt (2021).

Early life

Popica was born in Romania but moved to London with her parents at a young age. She trained at the National Youth Theatre and the Identity School of Acting.[1]

Career

Popicas first big role came playing Halima in the political drama series Tyrant.[2] She appeared in the action film Retribution before appearing in the drama series Informer in a recurring role.[3] She played the lead role of Anya in the MMA film Never Back Down: Revolt alongside Michael Bisping.[4] She made a minor appearance in the fantasy film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald as a receptionist.[5] She appeared in the comedy short film Alex's Dream alongside Alex Lawther and Emma Corrin.[6] She had recurring roles in the historical drama series The Tattooist of Auschwitz and the thriller series Liaison. She had a lead role in season 3 of the fantasy series The Wheel of Time.[7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Imaginary KittensOliveShort
2010Escaping the WingVoice of the GirlShort
2014Queen of DiamondsTeen ModelShort
2014Glasgow GirlsAgnesa
2014XmoorVanya
2016RetributionOliviaShort
2016BreakEminaShort
2016The Devil ComplexRadio DJ 2
2018Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of GrindelwaldReceptionist
2018Alex's DreamJesseShort
2019Grey Suits UsDalaniShort
2021Never Back Down: RevoltAnya
2022A Tree Fell TodayElise
2025The Yellow TieSonia
2026Cloud 99WomanShort

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014DCI BanksAngela PetriEpisode; Wednesday's Child: Part 2
2015Holby CityRoza BarzaniEpisode; All About Evie
2015-2016TyrantHalima19 episodes
2017RivieraFatima5 episodes
2017VictoriaCatherineEpisode; Entente Cordiale
2018InformerRoxy Novac5 episodes
2020Caesar WagnerAnaEpisode; Sang et eaux
2020-2021The CipherEfrat4 episodes
2023LiaisonDCI Hobbs6 episodes
2024The Tattooist of AuschwitzNadya2 episodes
2025The Wheel of TimeJeaine Cadie4 episodes

References

  1. ↑ "Olivia Popica: Romanian-born Actress From "Fantastic Beasts" And "The Wheel of Time"". thelondonwire.uk. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "IAG STAR OLIVIA POPICA cast as new series regular in Fox's US TV Series Tyrant: Season 2". facebook.com. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "NEVER BACK DOWN: REVOLT- Olivia Popica Takes the Lead in the Fourth Installment of the MMA Fight Franchise!". action-flix.com. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "KELLIE MADISON To Direct NEVER BACK DOWN: REVOLT Starring OLIVIA POPICA & MICHAEL BISPING. UPDATE: Trailer". maactioncinema.com. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "Olivia Popica: Age, Early Life, and Insights into the Talented Public Figure's Background". widemagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "Working with actors in short film: An interview with Director Jack Cooper Stimpson (Alex's Dream)". shortoftheweek.com. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Olivia Popica Cast in Season 3 of The Wheel of Time". wotseries.com. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
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