Daniela Lavender is a well-known Brazilian actress who has appeared on Brazilian television and in English-language stage, film, and television productions. Born in Bahia, Brazil, at the age of eight she began training in jazz, ballet, and contemporary dance. She subsequently studied flamenco dance in Los Angeles with Yolanda Arroyo and Roberto Amaral. The ambitious and talented Lavender then attended PUC University to study journalism. After graduating, she moved to London to pursue a career as an actress, as her passion for drama had grown. Since then, she has worked as an actress, appearing in a variety of English television programs, films, and plays. Lavender is extremely talented when it comes to acting; many directors and filmmakers admire her distinct portrayal of the roles. The stunning actress serves as a role model for many newcomers to the entertainment industry. Personality-wise, Lavender is a confident and refined woman. She is kind and compassionate at heart. She donates to numerous charitable organizations, including Action for Brazil’s Children Trust (ABC). She is married to the English actor Sir Ben Kingsley and is the stepmother of his children from a previous relationship.
Developing Profession
Daniela Lavender has appeared in multiple stage productions to date. In 2009, she performed with the British Shakespeare Company in its production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Two years later, she made her stage début in ‘A Woman Alone’ at London’s Tabard Theatre. Lavender has also performed in the plays ‘Viva Maria’, ‘The Beelzebub Sonata’, ‘Steel Magnolias’, ‘Sexual Perversity In Chicago’, ‘Viva O Povo Brasileiro’, and ‘Nick Cave’.
Daniela Lavender Career
Daniela Lavender made her television debut with the drama ‘Longitude’ in 2000. She subsequently appeared on ‘Down to Earth’ and ‘Casualty’. Then, in 2002, she appeared in the comedy film “Ali G Indahouse” by Mark Mylod. The actress was hired in the BBC Two comedy-drama series ‘Manchild’ in the same year. In 2003, she appeared in the independent comedy-drama Emotional Backgammon’. This feature-length film directed by Herbert is about couples devising strategies to repair their relationships, with unexpected outcomes. The cast includes Lavender, Jacqueline de Peza, and Wil Johnson.
Daniela Lavender joined the ensemble of the BBC One soap opera ‘EastEnders’ in 2003 as well. The show, which was created by Tony Holland and Julia Smith, follows the stories of the fictional town of Walford’s residents and their families as they go about their daily activities. In 2009, the Brazilian actress appeared in the American drama film ‘Precious: Based on Nol by Saf (or Precious). In 2015, she was then selected for the Canadian-American miniseries ‘Tut’.
Personal Facts About Daniela
Daniela Lavender was born in Bahia, Brazil, on 14 December 1974. She graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro with a degree in journalism. She then attended the Dirceu de Mattos School to study drama. Regarding her personal life, the actress has been married to veteran English actor Ben Kingsley since September 3, 2007.
Estimated Net Worth
Daniela is one of the wealthiest Brazilian actors. Daniela Lavender has a net worth of $5 million, per our research, Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider.