Sophia La Porta

Sophia La Porta
Born
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Alma materArtsEd
OccupationActress
Years active2010–present

Sophia La Porta is an English actress. Her films include Censor (2021) and The Moor (2023). On television, she is known for her role in the Hulu miniseries Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019).[1][2] She also appeared in the Sky One miniseries The Five (2016) and the BBC drama The Gold (2023).[3]

La Porta began acting professionally in the early 2010s, first appearing on TV in the medical drama Holby City (2010) followed by supernatural miniseries The Fades (2011). Her first feature film appearances were in 2018, with supporting roles in well-received musical Been So Long and drama Into the Mirror.[4]

Early life

La Porta is from Hertfordshire. She attended the Royal Masonic School for Girls in Rickmansworth. She went on to train at the Arts Educational School (ArtsEd), graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting.[5] She also took acting classes with RAaW London[6] and a week-long food presenting course at a cooking school.[7]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes projects that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Clap! Mystery Girl Short film [8]
2016 Space Beers: The Prologue Zendra Short film [9]
2018 SIREN Amy Short film [10]
Into the Mirror Gingee [11]
Been So Long Willesden [12]
2021 Censor Alice Lee [13]
2023 The Moor Claire [14]
2025 Picture This Lily [15]
TBA Empty Crib † Beth Post-production [16]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 Holby City Jasmine Burrows Episode: "What Goes Around" [17]
2011 The Fades Tracy Miniseries; 2 episodes [18]
2013 Playhouse Presents Performer Episode: "Hey Diddly Dee" [19]
Doctors Bree Davies Episode: "The Eggs" [20]
2014 Birds of a Feather Rosie Episode: "Hearts for Sale" [21]
Ripper Street Juniper Kohl Episode: "Ashes and Diamonds" [22]
2015 A Long Long Crime Ago Various roles Recurring role; 3 episodes [23]
2016 The Five Britnay Shearer Recurring role; 8 episodes [24]
2017 Stan Lee's Lucky Man Mia Larson Episode: "Lamb to the Slaughter" [25]
2019 Four Weddings and a Funeral Zara Series regular; 10 episodes [26]
Top Boy Policewoman Episode: "You Don't Know Me" [27]
2020 Flack Roxy Barron Episode: "Brand Barron" [28]
Urban Myths Chrissie Episode: "Hendrix & Handel" [29]
On the Edge Caitlin Episode: "For You" [30]
2023 The Gold Kathleen Meacock Recurring role; 4 episodes [31]
2024 Call the Midwife Iris Melia Episode: "Series 13, Episode 1" [32]
Sexy Beast Sara Recurring role; 2 episodes [33]

References

  1. ↑ Mezzi, Cecilia (22 October 2019). "One to Watch: Meet Flame-haired British Actress Sophia La Porta". Phoenix Magazine. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  2. ↑ Calamandrei, Lorenza (6 March 2020). "Sophia La Porta". Nuit Magazine. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "The Gold - Meet the cast of the drama inspired by the true story of the Brink's-Mat robbery". BBC Media Centre. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  4. ↑ Sorren, Martha (31 July 2019). "The Four Weddings And A Funeral Cast Is Full Of Mindy Project Alums: Sophia La Porta Plays Zara". Refinery29. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Sophia La Porta, Alice Lee" (PDF). Censor Final Press Notes: 20. 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  6. ↑ Duggan, Joe (15 July 2023). "RAaW London is Auditioning! - Weekend Film and Theatre Acting Opportunities with RAaW London". National Youth Theatre. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  7. ↑ Sunday Brunch (12 December 2019). "Want to zest a lemon in style? Sophia La Porta shows us the skills she learnt on her food-presenting course". Retrieved 8 December 2023 – via Facebook.
  8. ↑ "Clap!". Plex. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  9. ↑ Colqhoun, Ivy (4 November 2016). "Space Beers animated prologue aliens hunt for drinking buddies". SciFiNow. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "Jordan Kelvin - SIREN". Vimeo. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  11. ↑ Clarke, Cath (21 November 2019). "Into the Mirror review – conflicted coming-out story reflects badly". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  12. ↑ Bradshaw, Peter (14 October 2018). "Been So Long review – Michaela Coel tremendous in movie musical". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  13. ↑ Grater, Tom (16 December 2020). "First Look At Niamh Algar In Sundance Midnight Selection 'Censor'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 4 January 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  14. ↑ Kermode, Jennie (17 November 2023). "The Moor". Eye for Film. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  15. ↑ Howard, Courtney (5 March 2025). "'Picture This' Review: Prime Video's Charming Rom-Com Remake Follows an Enterprising Photographer Speed Dating to Save Her Business". Variety. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  16. ↑ "EMPTY CRIB". German Films Quarterly. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  17. ↑ "What Goes Around". BBC. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  18. ↑ "Episode 2". BBC. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  19. ↑ "Playhouse Presents: Hey Diddly Dee". Time Out. 11 April 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  20. ↑ "The Eggs". BBC. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  21. ↑ "eries 10, Episode 4 - Hearts For Sale". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  22. ↑ "Ashes and Diamonds". BBC. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  23. ↑ Cooke, Tony. "April 2015 – 'A Long Long Crime Ago' premieres Easter weekend". tonycooke.net. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  24. ↑ "The Five - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  25. ↑ "Lamb to the Slaughter - Stan Lee's Lucky Man". Apple TV. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  26. ↑ Ellenbogen, Rachael (30 July 2019). "Meet Hulu's 'Four Weddings And A Funeral' 2019 Cast Before Series Premiere". International Business Times. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  27. ↑ Alderman, Thomas Bradley (25 October 2019). "Top Boy season 3 finale recap, explained: You Don't Know Me". ShowSnob. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  28. ↑ "Brand Barron". BBC. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  29. ↑ "Urban Myths: Hendrix & Handel". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  30. ↑ "On the Edge - For You". Channel 4. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  31. ↑ S, J (17 January 2023). "First Look images and further casting announced for upcoming BBC Drama The Gold". BBC. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  32. ↑ "Episode 1". BBC. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
  33. ↑ Ross, Steven (12 January 2024). "Sexy Beast TV series 2024: Paramount+ prequel release date, cast, trailer - where to watch Ray Winstone film". National World. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
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