Johanna Thea

Biography

Johanna Thea's acting is characterised by her authenticity and playfulness. Born in Westminster and raised on the West Coast of Ireland, and while "culturally Irish", is of Jamaican, Indian, Swiss and English descent. The daughter of a professional international dancer/singer and a teacher/charity worker, she is the first actor in her family.

Predominantly working in film, Johanna received an Honourable mention as Best Actress in the Independent Short Awards (LA, 2022), for her role in thriller "Disquiet". As Eva in British Indie thriller "Resolve" she was shortlisted for "best actress in a web-series" by Screennation (2018).

Previously, mental health awareness film "Struggle" won multiple awards, and her Irish debut "When Next Possible Taka a U-Turn" was shortlisted at both Catalyst & Linear international film festivals, winning Best LGBT+ Film of the year in 2019. "The Wind Cries" in which she plays Laurie Lovely, was shortlisted in Oscar qualifying festival Dances with Film (L.A.), which she attended.

An Honours BSc and MSc, Psychology and Neuroscience graduate (IOPPN), Johanna enjoys writing articles, scripts, and being a speaker on resilience and neurodiversity. "If Only You Knew", her autobiography in short stories, is available through Amazon, and her commissioned well-being articles are search-able online.

As a model (scouted at 16) she has worked for Range Rover, Meaty Bites (USA), the bark based Eco-friendly brand "José Hendo", Isabelle Deringo (during LA fashion week), appeared in campaigns for DIAGEO, TFI, Aviva Healthcare, etc., and as cover girl for DIVA magazine.

Known For

Bohemian Rhapsody

VIP Party Guest (uncredited)

The Midnight Beast

Dancer

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Ministry of Magic Witch (uncredited)

Mary Poppins Returns

Fairground Attendee (uncredited)

Joe All Alone

Spy on Bus (as Johanna Theo)

Come Away

Mickeys Patron

Finding Alice

Secretary

Juliet, Naked

Rosie / Junior Doctor (uncredited)

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2025	The Unusual 2	Marissa
2024	The Unususal Duo	Delaney
2020	Come Away	Mickeys Patron
2019	The Final Scream	Skye
2019	Red Devil	Tanya
2019	Can't Kill This	Jasmine
2018	Struggle	Mrs. Mole
2018	Mary Poppins Returns	Fairground Attendee (uncredited)
2018	Juliet, Naked	Rosie / Junior Doctor (uncredited)
2018	Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald	Ministry of Magic Witch (uncredited)
2018	Bohemian Rhapsody	VIP Party Guest (uncredited)
2018	The Good Boy	Maria (nurse)
2018	Juliet, Naked	Rosie/Junior Doctor (uncredited)
2016	Damilola, Our Loved Boy	Stephanie Graduate
2016	Brash Young Turks	Clubber
2012	Piggy	Mourner at a funeral (uncredited)
2011	How to Stop Being a Loser	Demi-Goddess (uncredited)

Year	TV Show	Role
2021	Finding Alice	Secretary
2018	Joe All Alone	Spy on Bus (as Johanna Theo)
2012	The Midnight Beast	Dancer