LATEST NEWS
SOPHIA WINS
'BEST ACTRESS' AT EUROPEAN CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARDS
Sophia wins "Best Actress" at The European Cinematography Awards in Amsterdam for her role in World War 2 biopic feature "The Shamrock Spitfire" being released on Apple TV in 2024.
SOPHIA WINS
'BEST ACTRESS'
Sophia wins "Best Actress" title in US/EU film circuits for her lead role in feature "Walking Against The Rain" now airing on Apple TV +
SOPHIA CAST IN LATEST DAVID WALLIAMS AUDIOBOOK "WORLD'S WORST MONSTERS"
Sophia plays several leading characters in David Walliams' new audiobook for children "The World's Worst Monsters" published by Harper Collins.
Available to order here.
SOPHIA ATTACHED TO LATEST "ASSASSIN'S CREED" FROM UBISOFT
Sophia has just been cast in Ubisoft's much anticipated new Assassin's Creed game, Mirage. It is being produced by SIDE Global.
"WALKING AGAINST THE RAIN" PREMIERES AT PRINCE CHARLES CINEMA, LEICESTER SQUARE
Sophia recently attended the much anticipated premiere of "Walking Against The Rain", a new thriller/sci-fi which Sophia stars as the lead in.
The film received a solid four star review from Nerdly. Read here.
SOPHIA CAST IN WORLD WAR 2 DRAMA FEATURE
Sophia has just been cast in a moving and harrowing new feature drama set in France during World War 2. She will be playing the role of a frontline nurse.
CALL THE MIDWIFE AIRS ON CHRISTMAS DAY, BBC ONE
"Call The Midwife" Christmas Special airs on Christmas Day on BBC One. Sophia stars as guest lead Maria Kaufopolous, a young Cypriot woman who endures a harrowing birth.
RAINDANCE CYPRUS GALA
Sophia was recently invited to attend the Raindance Cyprus Gala celebrating the work of filmmakers from across Cyprus.
"ON ARRIVING" SHOWCASES AT CYPRUS HIGH COMMISSION
Sophia's award-winning one woman play "On Arriving" was invited to be showcased at The Cyprus High Commission on 22nd-23rd September 2021 in London. A successful run was achieved followed by a Q&A.
SOPHIA CAST AS LEAD IN HIGHLY ANTICIPATED THRILLER FEATURE
Sophia has been cast as the lead role in Scott Lyus' much anticipated post-apocalyptic feature film "Walking Against The Rain". Sophia stars alongside Reece Douglas and shoots in the Lake District this September.
More info.
AWARD-WINNING ONE WOMAN PLAY RETURNS TO WEST END
Sophia's award-winning one woman play "On Arriving" returns to London's West End 13th-22nd July at Jermyn St Theatre.
Limited tickets here. Watch live or from home.
SOPHIA CAST IN UNDISCLOSED FEATURE FILM FOR PARAMOUNT
Sophia has been cast in a Paramount Pictures feature film shooting later this Summer. Watch this space.
"I NEVER KNEW YOU" WINS BEST SCREENPLAY AT WATERFORD FILM FESTIVAL
Brand new dark thriller "I Never Knew You", which Sophia plays the lead role, has won Best Screenplay at The Waterford Film Festival this year.
The film is due to be released Winter 2021.
SOPHIA CAST ALONGSIDE GEMMA WHELAN IN JERMYN ST THEATRE NEW SEASON
Sophia has been cast in "15 Heroines", an exciting new season from Jermyn St Theatre. "15 Heroines" showcases the work of 15 leading British playwrights drawing inspiration from Ovid to dramatise the lives of 15 Ancient Greek Heroines.
Sophia will be playing Laodamia written by Charlotte Jones (The Halcyon, Humble Boy, Martha Josie) . In this modernised comedy re-adaptation, Laodamia is reimagined as a reality TV star.
This exclusive online production in partnership with Digital Theatre is filmed live in Jermyn St Theatre's empty theatre.
SOPHIA ON SHOOT FOR BRAND NEW DARK THRILLER
Dark new screenplay "I Never Knew You", in which Sophia plays the leading role, is shooting its first concept teaser trailer this month.
Sophia stars as El, a mysterious dinner guest, awkward and child like, who turns up on the doorstep of an idyllic suburban family home. After a twist of stark, dramatic revelations, El's identity is revealed.
Sophia is also listed as co-producer and casting associate on this project. It is Sophia's first time co-producing a film.
"THE MAROON JUMPER" NOMINATED FOR BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
Family friendly short comedy film "The Maroon Jumper" has been nominated for Best Ensemble Cast at Prague International Film Festival.
Nominations
Prague International Film Festival:
Best Ensemble Cast
Jury Prize
Official Selections
Thundr Short Film Showcase
Kosice International Film Festival
The Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards
SOPHIA CAST AS LEADING ANTAGONIST IN DARK THRILLER
Sophia has teamed up with award-winning director Top Tarasin on his latest screenplay "I Never Knew You". She will play the leading antagonist, El, in this thrilling, dark new drama and is also listed as co-producer and casting associate on this project.
SOPHIA WINS OFFIE AWARD
Sophia wins an OFFIE for one woman play On Arriving.
★★★★★ A Younger Theatre
★★★★ Theatre Weekly
★★★★ LondonTheatre1
★★★★ View From The Gods
"Sophia Eleni delivers each line with careful responsibility and her impassioned message about the hardships of war is both moving and compelling" The Stage
"THE SHAMROCK SPITFIRE" RELEASE ON APPLE TV
World War 2 biopic feature "The Shamrock Spitfire" is released on Apple TV from March 11th 2024. Sophia has won 5 awards for her role, Nurse Grace, in this 3 star feature film (The Guardian).
SOPHIA CAST AS LEAD IN NEW SCI-FI VIDEO GAME
Sophia has been cast as a lead role in an exciting new sci-fi video game produced by PitStop Productions.
SOPHIA CAST AS LEADING BRAND VO FOR VISION EXPRESS
Sophia is the leading brand voice for all UK and Irish Radio and TV ads for Vision Express.
WW2 FEATURE ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION DEAL
Sophia is currently filming "The Shamrock Spitfire", a World War 2 feature for Pixel Revolution Pictures which has received worldwide distribution rights from 101 Films Intl.
More info here.
SOPHIA SHOOTING WW2 FEATURE IN WORCESTERSHIRE
Sophia is currently filming a WW2 feature film for Pixel Revolution Pictures which shoots in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. Sophia plays the role of a resilient frontline nurse, Grace Clarke.
More info here.
NEW FILM POSTER REVEAL
The poster has been revealed for horror thriller film "Walking Against The Rain" in which Sophia plays the lead role. This highly anticipated feature will be released Summer 2022.
CALL THE MIDWIFE CAST AND CREW SCREENING AT BAFTA
Sophia attended the cast and crew screening of the Christmas special episode at BAFTA. Sophia plays the role of Maria Kaufopolous in the latest episode airing on Christmas Day.
FEATURE FILM PRESS RELEASE IN THE HOLLYWOOD NEWS
Latest press release from The Hollywood News on Sophia's leading debut in feature film "Walking Against The Rain".
Read here.
SOPHIA WRAPS ON HER FIRST LEAD IN FEATURE FILM
Sophia has wrapped on "Walking Against The Rain" which is her first lead in a feature film. The post- apocalyptic thriller was shot in the Lake District for four weeks and is now currently in post- production.
"ON ARRIVING" WINS SECOND AWARD AFTER WEST END DEBUT
Sophia's award-winning one woman play "On Arriving" has received a second OFFIE award after its West End debut earlier this Summer.
SOPHIA IN PRODUCTION FOR "CALL THE MIDWIFE" (BBC)
Sophia has been cast in popular British TV series "Call The Midwife" playing the role of Maria Kaufopolous. Sophia's episode will air on Christmas day 2021.
"15 HEROINES" WINS ONCOMM FOR BEST SERIES
Sophia's West End debut in Jermyn St Theatre's "15 Heroines" has won an OnComm award for Best Series in the OFFIE's.
This is Sophia's second OFFIE award this year.
SOPHIA LISTED AS A PERSONAL FAVOURITE IN "THE STAGE" FOR WEST END DEBUT
Sophia Eleni has been listed as a "personal favourite" by reviewer Rosemary Waugh in The Stage for her West End debut as Laodamia in 15 Heroines.
The show has gone on to receive ★★★★★ star reviews from British Theatre, Broadway World, I Thank You Theatre, Culture Fly and Spy in the Stalls.
Read the reviews here.
BLACK MASS PICKS UP THREE MORE NOMINATIONS IN USA
Horror thriller "Black Mass" in which Sophia plays the leading role has been nominated for three more awards at Wreak Havoc Film Festival in Carolina, USA.
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Foreign Film
"BLACK MASS" SCREENS AT ROMFORD FILM FESTIVAL
Another screening for "Black Mass" a year after its release! Sophia plays the leading role in this dark, psychological thriller directed by Scott Lyus.
"Black Mass" has previously picked up awards and nominations including winning "Best Screenplay" at Starburst Media City Film Festival.
"THE MAROON JUMPER" SELECTED FOR PRAGUE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Short comedy film "The Maroon Jumper" filmed during lockdown is accepted into the Prague International Film Festival for its debut release.
Sophia plays the leading role's best friend, Sunita, in this funny, family friendly short film. Stars Sally Humphreys Wood.
CORONAVIRUS RADIO AD
During lockdown Sophia recorded a series of Coronavirus awareness radio adverts and voiceovers for the charity Penny Appeal.
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"BLACK MASS" PICKS UP AWARDS
Short horror film Black Mass in which Sophia plays the lead role picks up awards and nominations at various film festivals across the UK including "Best Screenplay".
