{{Short description|Dutch actress (born 1983)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2024}} {{Infobox person | name = Sylvia Hoeks | image = Sylvia Hoeks (36201224545) cropped.jpg | caption = Hoeks at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|6|1|df=yes}} | birth_place = Maarheeze, North Brabant, Netherlands | other_names = {{Flatlist| * Sylvia Hoecks * Sylvia Hoek }} | occupation = {{Flatlist| * Actress * model }} | years_active = 1997–present | education = Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts }}
'''Sylvia Hoeks''' ({{IPA|nl|ˈsɪlvijaː ˈɦuks|lang}}; born 1 June 1983)<ref>{{cite web |date=16 October 2018 |title=Sylvia Hoeks: Het Brabantse blijft altijd in me zitten |url=https://www.weekend-online.nl/nieuws/sylvia-hoeks-het-brabantse-blijft-altijd-in-me-zitten/ |access-date=22 December 2020 |website=Weekend Online|language=en-NL}}</ref> is a Dutch actress and former model, best known internationally for her roles in ''Blade Runner 2049'' (2017) and ''The Girl in the Spider's Web'' (2018).
==Early life and education== Hoeks was raised in Maarheeze, North Brabant, Netherlands.<ref name="VF 2017-08">{{cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2017/08/sylvia-hoeks-is-ready-for-her-american-debut|title=Sylvia Hoeks Is Ready for Her American Debut|first=Krista|last=Smith|work=Vanity Fair|date=25 August 2017|access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref>
After finishing high school, she attended the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts.<ref name="Variety 2017-01">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/gallery/10-europeans-to-watch-in-2017/#!5/sylvia-hoeks|title=10 Europeans to Watch in 2017|work=Variety|date=31 January 2017|access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref><ref name="MF">{{cite web| url= http://www.mensfitness.com/life/entertainment/actress-sylvia-hoeks-working-harrison-ford-what-shes-most-attracted-man-and |title=Actress Sylvia Hoeks on working with Harrison Ford, what she's most attracted to in a man, and training six hours a day for ''Blade Runner 2049'' |work= Men's Fitness |first=Bob Jr. |last=Guccione |access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref>
Besides her native Dutch, Hoeks speaks German, French and English and appears in productions made in those languages.<ref name="VF 2017-08"/><ref name="Shooting Stars">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2011/film/markets-festivals/berlinale-shooting-stars-2011-1118030764/ |title=Berlinale: Shooting stars 2011 |work=Variety |first=Shane |last=Danielsen |date=31 January 2011 |access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref>
==Career== Hoeks was scouted by Elite Model Management at age 14.<ref name="Variety 2017-01"/><ref name="Metro">{{cite web|url=https://www.metro.news/sylvia-hoeks-blade-runner-overwhelmed-me-it-was-so-high-fashion/769622/|title=Sylvia Hoeks: {{'}}''Blade Runner'' overwhelmed me, it was so high fashion'|publisher=Metro.news|first=Larushka|last=Ivan-Zadeh|date=4 October 2017|access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref> Her first job was a cover for ''Elle Girl'',<ref name="Metro"/> and she traveled Europe as a model for several years while attending high school.<ref name="Shooting Stars"/>
Shortly after graduation from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts,<ref name="Shooting Stars"/> Hoeks had a main role in the Dutch TV film ''Staatsgevaarlijk.'' In 2005, Hoeks appeared as a mistress in the series ''Gooische Vrouwen'' and had a main role in the psychological thriller series ''Vuurzee.''
Hoeks' breakthrough was in the Jos Stelling film ''Duska'' (2007).<ref name="Variety 2017-01" /> She won a Golden Calf (the Dutch equivalent of an Academy Award) for Best Supporting Actress for the role.<ref name="GC">{{cite web| url= https://www.filmfestival.nl/profs_en/about-nff/awards/golden-calf-winners/|title=Golden Calf Winners 1981 to date|publisher=Nederlands Film Festival| via= Filmfestival.nl |access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref><ref name="Wrap">{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/blade-runner-2-casts-dutch-actress-sylvia-hoeks-in-leading-role/|title=''Blade Runner 2'' Casts Dutch Actress Sylvia Hoeks|work=TheWrap|first=Thom|last=Geier|date=26 April 2016|access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref> She next played Julia in ''The Storm'' (2009), and the title role in ''Tirza'' (2010).<ref name="Shooting Stars" /><ref name="Wrap" /> Hoeks starred as Johanna van Heesch in ''The Gang of Oss'' in 2011,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2011/film/reviews/the-gang-of-oss-1117946415/ |title=Review: ''The Gang of Oss'' |work=Variety |first=Boyd |last=van Hoeij |date=23 October 2011 |access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref> and as Elise in ''The Girl and Death'' in 2012.<ref name="Wrap" /> In 2013, she played Claire Ibbetson in the film ''The Best Offer'', her first international role.<ref name="Wrap" /><ref>{{cite journal|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/the-best-offer-1117949089/|title=Review: ''The Best Offer''|first=Jay|last=Weissberg|date=24 January 2013|work=Variety|access-date=9 October 2017}}</ref>
Hoeks starred in the Dutch TV drama series ''{{ill|Bloedverwanten (TV series)|nl|Bloedverwanten|lt=Bloedverwanten}}'' (''"Blood relatives"'') from 2010 to 2014, as well as the Dutch TV thriller series ''{{ill|Overspel|nl|Overspel (televisieserie)}}'' (''"Adultery"'') from 2011 to 2015.<ref name="Wrap" />
Hoeks portrayed the replicant Luv in the 2017 science fiction film ''Blade Runner 2049''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Galuppo |first=Mia |title=Dutch Actress Sylvia Hoeks Joins Cast of ''Blade Runner'' |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=26 April 2016 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sylvia-hoeks-joins-blade-runner-887952 |access-date=9 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2017/10/06/meet-blade-runner-2049-breakout-sylvia-hoeks-who-plays-killer-replicant-luv/725429001/| title= Who is the killer replicant Luv? Meet ''Blade Runner 2049'' breakout Sylvia Hoeks|work=USA Today|first=Bryan|last=Alexander|date=6 October 2017|access-date= 11 October 2017}}</ref> She trained with weights and in martial arts for six hours a day, six days a week before and during filming.<ref name="MF" /> Hoeks appeared as Lara in the Steven Quale action film ''Renegades''.<ref name="ThreeMoreCast">{{cite news|last1=A. Lincoln|first1=Ross|title=Matt Lanter Boards ''USS Indianapolis'' With Nicolas Cage; Two More Jump In ''The Lake''|url=https://deadline.com/2015/04/matt-lanter-uss-indianapolis-nicholas-cage-two-more-join-the-lake-1201402737/|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=1 April 2015|access-date=9 October 2017}}</ref> In February 2017, she was cast as Leigh in ''All the Devil's Men''.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://variety.com/2017/film/festivals/sylvia-hoeks-william-fichtner-milo-gibson-all-the-devils-men-1201986677/|title=Sylvia Hoeks, William Fichtner Join Milo Gibson's Action-Thriller ''All the Devil's Men''|first=Dave|last=McNary|date=13 February 2017|work=Variety|access-date=4 January 2018}}</ref> In 2018, Hoeks played Lisbeth Salander's sister in the thriller ''The Girl in the Spider's Web'', the sequel to ''The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/blade-runner-sylvia-hoeks-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-sequel-exclusive-1202594759/|title=''Blade Runner'' Breakout Sylvia Hoeks Joins ''Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'' Sequel |first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=20 October 2017|work=Variety|access-date=21 October 2017}}</ref> In 2019–2022, Hoeks appeared as Queen Kane in the Apple TV+ drama series ''See'', and since 2024 as Sigrid in ''Twilight of the Gods''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title=Sylvia Hoeks & Archie Madekwe Join Apple Drama Series ''See'' From Steven Knight & Francis Lawrence |url=https://deadline.com/2018/08/sylvia-hoeks-archie-madekwe-join-apple-drama-series-see-from-steven-knight-francis-lawrence-1202439909/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=3 August 2018 |date=3 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Collier |date=2024-09-28 |title='Twilight of the Gods' Proves That Zack Snyder Does His Best Work on TV |url=https://collider.com/twilight-of-the-gods-zack-snyder/ |access-date=2025-09-28 |website=Collider |language=en}}</ref>
Also in 2024 Hoeks starred in Jordan Scott's thriller ''A Sacrifice''. The film is produced by Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions and also stars Eric Bana and Sadie Sink.<ref>{{cite web |author=Ritman |first=Alex |date=19 May 2022 |title='Blade Runner 2049' Star Sylvia Hoeks Joins 'A Sacrifice' as Protagonist Closes Key Sales (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sylvia-hoeks-berlin-nobody-eric-bana-kiernan-shipka-1235150260/ |access-date=19 May 2022 |website=Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> She will portray Anna Nicole Smith in the 2025 biographical film ''Hurricanna''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/anna-nicole-smith-movie-first-look-sylvia-hoeks-holly-hunter-mark-duplass-nicholas-hamilton-cast-1235656292/|title=''Hurricanna'': First Look at Anna Nicole Smith Biopic Starring Sylvia Hoeks & Holly Hunter; Mark Duplass & Nicholas Hamilton Join Cast|first1=Andreas|last1=Wiseman|first2=Matt|last2=Grobar|date=7 December 2023|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=7 December 2023}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"|Notes |- |2005 |''Frankie'' |Rumina | |- |2007 |''Duska'' |The Girl | |- |2008 |''Tiramisu'' |Vanessa | |- |2009 |''The Storm'' |Julia | |- |2010 |''Tirza'' |Tirza | |- |2011 |''The Gang of Oss'' |Johanna van Heesch | |- |rowspan="2"|2012 |''{{ill|Vatertage – Opa über Nacht|de}}'' |Debbie | |- |''The Girl and Death'' |Elise | |- |rowspan="2"|2013 |''The Best Offer'' |Claire Ibbetson | |- |''Bros Before Hos'' |Anna | |- |rowspan="3"|2017 |''Whatever Happens'' |Hannah | |- |''Blade Runner 2049'' |Luv | |- |''Renegades'' |Lara Simic | |- |rowspan="2"|2018 |''All the Devil's Men'' |Leigh | |- |''The Girl in the Spider's Web'' |Camilla Salander | |- | 2021 |''Plan A'' |Anna | |- |rowspan="2"|2024 | ''A Sacrifice'' | Nina | |- | ''It Doesn't Matter'' | {{n/a}} | Executive producer |- | rowspan="2" | 2025 | ''Hurricanna'' | Anna Nicole Smith | |- | ''Mother'' | Sister Agnieszka | |- | 2027 | ''Lords of War'' | | Post-production |- | {{TableTBA}} | ''Seacole'' | Florence Nightingale | Post-production |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"|Notes |- |2005 |''Staatsgevaarlijk'' |Nicolette |Television film |- |2005–2009 |''{{ill|Vuurzee|nl}}'' |Sonja Looman |Main role (24 episodes) |- |2006 |''Gooische Vrouwen'' |Lucy |4 episodes |- |2009 |''Taartman'' |Tara |Television film |- |2009–2013 |''{{ill|'t Schaep met de 5 pooten|nl}}'' |Ellie de Beer |3 episodes |- |2010–2014 |''{{ill|Bloedverwanten (TV series)|nl|Bloedverwanten|lt=Bloedverwanten}}'' |Antje Zwager |Main role (24 episodes) |- |2011–2015 |''{{ill|Overspel|nl|Overspel (televisieserie)}}'' |Iris van Erkel-Hoegaarde |Main role (32 episodes) |- |2016 |''Berlin Station'' |Claudia Gartner |2 episodes |- |2019–2022 |''See'' |Queen Kane |Main role |- |2024 |''Twilight of the Gods'' |Sigrid |Main role, voice |- | TBA | ''Ride or Die'' | Ana | ''Post-production''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/bill-nighy-octavia-spencer-hannah-waddingham-amazon-show-1236322856/|first=Michael|last=Schneider|date=February 27, 2025|title=Bill Nighy Joins Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham in Amazon Prime Video Action Series 'Ride or Die' (EXCLUSIVE)|access-date=December 24, 2025|website=Variety}}</ref> |}
==Awards== * 2007: Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actress for ''Duska''<ref name="GC"/><ref name="Wrap"/> * 2009: Best Actress at the Festroia International Film Festival for ''The Storm''<ref name="Shooting Stars"/> * 2011: Shooting Stars Award<ref name="Shooting Stars"/> * 2014: Sylvia Kristel Award<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nu.nl/film/3870745/sylvia-hoeks-wint-eerste-sylvia-kristel-award.html|title=Sylvia Hoeks wint eerste Sylvia Kristel Award|work=NU.nl|date=5 September 2014|language=Dutch|trans-title=Sylvia Hoeks wins first Sylvia Kristel Award|access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmbythesea.nl/het-festival/awards|title=Awards|publisher=Film by the Sea|website=FilmbytheSea.nl|access-date=12 October 2017|language=Dutch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hoholok.com/fourth-sylvia-kristel-award-goes-to-romy-louise-lauwers/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171013070453/https://hoholok.com/fourth-sylvia-kristel-award-goes-to-romy-louise-lauwers/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=13 October 2017|title=Fourth Sylvia Kristel Award goes to Romy Louise Lauwers|website=Hoholok.com|access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref> * 2017: IGN's Best of 2017 Award nomination for Best Supporting Performer in a Movie for ''Blade Runner 2049''
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{Commons category}} * {{IMDb name|1679778|Sylvia Hoeks}}
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