Sienna Guillory
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Biography
English actress Sienna Guillory never intended on pursuing an acting career--and with her striking physical beauty and natural charisma, it's no wonder she ended up working first as a professional model. From 1997 to 2000, Guillory found high-profile work in campaigns for the likes of Hugo Boss, Dolce & Gabbana ,and Armani (among others), even landing on the cover of numerous magazines including "Vogue." Before and even during this stretch, Guillory had earned minor roles in TV movies and one-off TV episodes, but upon her retirement from modeling in 2000, she became far more serious about a career as a thespian. Fresh from an education at both the Paris Conservatoire and Miami's New World School for the Arts, Guillory took on a variety of eclectic roles in the early decade, including parts in projects like the 2001 comedy-thriller "Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)," the 2001 rehab drama "Two Days, Nine Lives," and the 2002 sci-fi adventure "The Time Machine," based on a novel by H.G. Wells. As the 2000s continued, Guillory's roles continued to grow in size and prominence: She appeared (among an all-star cast that included Hugh Grant and Liam Neeson) in the Golden Globe-nominated romantic-comedy "Love Actually." She also found profitable gigs in the video game-adapted sci-fi-horror franchise "Resident Evil," appearing in three titles (including 2004's "Resident Evil: Apocalypse"). While her good looks certainly haven't hurt her career, Guillory has more than demonstrated her acting range.
Filmography
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Life Events
1993
Made her screen debut on the British TV series "Riders"
1997
Signed with a London modeling agency
2000
Returned to acting with a role in the thriller "Sorted"
2001
Received positive reviews for her role in the BBC production of "Take a Girl Like You"
2002
Played the romantic interest of Guy Pearce's character in the sci-fi adventure "The Time Machine"
2003
Portrayed the title character of Helen in the USA Network miniseries "Helen of Troy"
2003
Cast in a bit part as Jamie's (Colin Firth) girlfriend in Richard Curtis' "Love Actually"
2004
Co-starred with Milla Jovovich as Jill Valentine in "Resident Evil: Apocalypse"
2006
Cast as an elf Princess in "Eragon," a fantasy/adventure movie based on the novel of the same name
2007
Reprised her role as Jill Valentine in "Resident Evil: Extinction"
2009
Played the wife of Brendan Fraser's character in "Inkheart"
2010
Reprised her role as Jill Valentine in "Resident Evil: Afterlife"
2012
Reprised her role in the action horror sequel "Resident Evil: Retribution," written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson
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