Jessica Henwick is a British actress, writer, and director who has built a distinctive career across television and film. Born on August 30, 1992, in Surrey, England, she became widely recognized for playing Nymeria Sand in Game of Thrones, Colleen Wing in Iron Fist, and Jessika Pava in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Her work in films such as The Matrix Resurrections and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery further showcases her range as a performer and storyteller.
Jessica Henwick Quick Bio
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jessica Yu Li Henwick |
| Nickname | Jessica Henwick |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) IMDb+1 |
| Date of Birth | August 30, 1992 |
| Age | 34 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Surrey, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | Actress, writer, and director |
| Ethnicity | Chinese and English heritage |
| Father | Mark Henwick, an author born in Zambia |
| Mother | Pearlyn Goh Kun Shan, of Singaporean-Chinese heritage |
| Siblings | Two brothers, one older and one younger |
| Education and Training | Redroofs Theatre School; National Youth Theatre |
| Acting Debut | Spirit Warriors (2010) |
| Film Debut | St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold (2009) |
| Breakthrough Role | Nymeria Sand in Game of Thrones |
| Famous For | Game of Thrones, Iron Fist, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Matrix Resurrections, and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery |
| Notable TV Character | Colleen Wing in Marvel’s Iron Fist |
| Notable Film Character | Jessika Pava in Star Wars: The Force Awakens |
| Other Notable Projects | Love and Monsters, The Gray Man, The Royal Hotel, and Silo |
| Writing Career | Has written for screen projects, including the animated series Moley |
| Directorial Debut | Bus Girl (2022), a short film she wrote, directed, and starred in |
| Awards and Recognition | Her work on Bus Girl received award recognition, including a BAFTA nomination for Best British Short Film |
| Marital Status | No publicly confirmed marriage |
| Husband | No publicly confirmed husband |
| Children | No publicly confirmed information |
| Religion | Not publicly established |
| Height in Meters | 1.68 m |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hobbies and Interests | Acting, storytelling, filmmaking, and travel |
| Net Worth | No reliably verified public figure; online estimates should be treated cautiously |
| Official Social Media | Check verified accounts under her name on Instagram and other social platforms |
| Years Active | 2009–present |
| Current Career Focus | Acting, writing, and directing |
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A Timeline Jessica Henwick
| Year | Career milestone |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Born on August 30 in Surrey, England. |
| 2009 | Appeared in St Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold. |
| 2010 | Played Bo in the BBC series Spirit Warriors. |
| 2013 | Made her professional theatre debut in Running on the Cracks. |
| 2014 | Appeared in Silk and Inspector Lewis. |
| 2015 | Gained wider recognition as Nymeria Sand in Game of Thrones and appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. |
| 2017 | Played Colleen Wing in Marvel’s Iron Fist and appeared in The Defenders. |
| 2020 | Appeared in Underwater and Love and Monsters. |
| 2021 | Played Bugs in The Matrix Resurrections. |
| 2022 | Appeared in The Gray Man and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery; wrote and directed the short film Bus Girl. |
| 2023 | Starred in The Royal Hotel and received a BAFTA nomination for Bus Girl. |
| 2025–2026 | Continued building her screen career, including work associated with Silo and the 2026 film How to Make a Killing. |
Jessica Henwick Family
| Family detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Father | Mark Henwick, a novelist known for the Bite Back series. |
| Mother | Pearlyn Goh Kun Shan, who has Singaporean-Chinese heritage. |
| Brothers | She has two brothers, one older and one younger. |
| Father’s background | English; born in Zambia. |
| Mother’s background | Singaporean-Chinese. |
| Childhood | Grew up in Surrey and spent time connected to both British and Singaporean culture. |
| Family influence | Her mother encouraged her to audition for Spirit Warriors. |
| Family’s creative connection | Her father became a published author, while Jessica pursued acting, writing, and directing. |
| Husband | No publicly confirmed husband. |
| Children | No publicly confirmed information about children. |
Jessica Henwick Awards Nominations
| Year | Award or recognition | Work or category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Accolade Competition | The Heart of the Forest — Award of Excellence | Won |
| 2017 | Asians on Film Festival | Best Original Script, The Heart of the Forest | Won |
| 2017 | Asians on Film Festival | Best Ensemble | Nominated |
| 2017 | Variety | Top Breakout Stars | Recognition |
| 2020 | Newport Beach Film Festival | Brit to Watch | Honored |
| 2020 | The Hollywood Reporter | Rising Young Star | Recognition |
| 2021 | Gold List Honors | Best Supporting Actress, The Matrix Resurrections | Won |
| 2022 | Birmingham Film Festival | Bus Girl — Audience Award | Won |
| 2022 | Coronado Island Film Festival | Bus Girl — festival recognition | Won |
| 2022 | Mary Pickford Award | Outstanding Achievement by a Female Director | Won |
| 2022 | Critics’ Choice Movie Awards | Best Acting Ensemble, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Won |
| 2022 | Satellite Awards | Best Ensemble, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Recognition |
| 2023 | Gold Derby Film Awards | Best Ensemble, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Nominated |
| 2023 | BAFTA Film Awards | Best British Short Film, Bus Girl | Nominated |
Jessica Henwick Dress Collection
| Dress style | Publicly observed fashion |
|---|---|
| Black evening gowns | Has worn black formal looks at entertainment events. |
| Lavender gown | Wore a lavender dress at The Gray Man premiere in July 2022. |
| Dark green gown | Wore a dark green gown at a British nominees reception in March 2023. |
| Patterned dress | Wore a multicolored patterned dress at the Doctor Strange premiere in 2016. |
| Tailored outfits | Has discussed her appreciation for clean lines and sharp tailoring. |
| Emerging designers | Has used red-carpet appearances to showcase less-established designers. |
Jessica Henwick Social Media
| Platform | Account name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| @jhenwick | Instagram profile | |
| X (Twitter) | @jhenwick | X profile |
| JessicaHenwickUpdates is listed by a social-media directory; official status is unverified | Facebook search | |
| TikTok | No verified personal account established here | TikTok search |
