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 With her distinctive voice, ultra-intense eyes and statuesque frame, Peta Wilson probably could have carried her breakout television show, "La Femme Nikita," on looks alone. Such was television in 1997. But when viewers realized that this killer- with-a-killer body could actually act, the show became the highest-rated drama on cable. Indeed "La Femme Nikita" was yet more proof that an inexpensively produced series could bypass the traditional TV networks and still make lots of money if it had something special to offer. In this case, Peta Wilson was that "something special." Producer Joel Surnow, who later went on to produce "24," said watching Peta Wilson as "Nikita" was "like watching lightning in a jar." She beat out 200 actors for the role patterned after the female assassin "Nikita" in the dark French film by Luc Bresson. What set her apart from the pack were her ideas on what the Anglo version of the broody French killer should be like. In order to grab and hold an American television audience for the long term, "Nikita" had to become a very different person, Peta told the production team. Her version of "Nikita," the drop-dead-gorgeous killer with a heart of gold, not only clicked with viewers but transcended the show and has been copied in film and TV ever since. Wilson took herself out of the Hollywood loop when "Nikita" ended in 2001 and returned to her native Australia to decompress, build her dream house and give birth to the son conceived with Damian Harris, the director-producer son of the late acting legend Richard Harris. Marlowe Harris-Wilson was born Feb. , 2002. Motherhood tempered Wilson's instincts to jump back into the Hollywood game but the offer in 2003 to appear opposite Sean Connery in the big-budget film, "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," was something she couldn't pass up. "Superman Returns" (2006), "Gardens of the Night" (2008) and "Beautiful" (2009) kept her on track. Born to a military family in Sydney, Wilson moved frequently as a child and is perhaps the only Hollywood star to have ever lived 8 years in Papua New Guinea. But when the fire for acting hit, there was no putting it out and her path from the Antipodes eventually led to the Hollywood studio of legendary acting coach Arthur Mendoza, a prot��g�� of Stella Adler. Though her beauty was unmistakable, it was Wilson's raw talent that immediately made Mendoza realize he had a serious Hollywood contender on his hands. During the six years between Wilson's arrival in Hollywood and her role as "Nikita," it was Mendoza who drew out and shaped the actor within.
Bio:
With her distinctive voice, ultra-intense eyes and statuesque frame, Peta Wilson probably could have carried her breakout television show, "La Femme Nikita," on looks alone. Such was television in 1997. But when viewers realized that this killer- with-a-killer body could actually act, the show became the highest-rated drama on cable. Indeed "La Femme Nikita" was yet more proof that an inexpensively produced series could bypass the traditional TV networks and still make lots of money if it had something special to offer. In this case, Peta Wilson was that "something special." Producer Joel Surnow, who later went on to produce "24," said watching Peta Wilson as "Nikita" was "like watching lightning in a jar." She beat out 200 actors for the role patterned after the female assassin "Nikita" in the dark French film by Luc Bresson. What set her apart from the pack were her ideas on what the Anglo version of the broody French killer should be like. In order to grab and hold an American television audience for the long term, "Nikita" had to become a very different person, Peta told the production team. Her version of "Nikita," the drop-dead-gorgeous killer with a heart of gold, not only clicked with viewers but transcended the show and has been copied in film and TV ever since. Wilson took herself out of the Hollywood loop when "Nikita" ended in 2001 and returned to her native Australia to decompress, build her dream house and give birth to the son conceived with Damian Harris, the director-producer son of the late acting legend Richard Harris. Marlowe Harris-Wilson was born Feb. , 2002. Motherhood tempered Wilson's instincts to jump back into the Hollywood game but the offer in 2003 to appear opposite Sean Connery in the big-budget film, "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," was something she couldn't pass up. "Superman Returns" (2006), "Gardens of the Night" (2008) and "Beautiful" (2009) kept her on track. Born to a military family in Sydney, Wilson moved frequently as a child and is perhaps the only Hollywood star to have ever lived 8 years in Papua New Guinea. But when the fire for acting hit, there was no putting it out and her path from the Antipodes eventually led to the Hollywood studio of legendary acting coach Arthur Mendoza, a prot��g�� of Stella Adler. Though her beauty was unmistakable, it was Wilson's raw talent that immediately made Mendoza realize he had a serious Hollywood contender on his hands. During the six years between Wilson's arrival in Hollywood and her role as "Nikita," it was Mendoza who drew out and shaped the actor within.
Tivia:
Replaced Monica Bellucci as Mina Harker in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003).Enjoys scuba diving, horseback riding, swimming, cricket, painting and gardeningWas a model in Europe.Peta meditates, practices yoga, gets acupuncture and takes all kinds of alternative medicines to keep her body in balance. At age 17, she had a year-long battle with anorexia.Her name means "Golden Eagle" in Blackfoot language (Niitsitapi).Father Darcy Wilson is a retired warrant officer. Mother Karlene White is a caterer. Brother Rob Wilson, 25, is an Australian army truck driver.Has one son, Marlowe, with Damian Harris.Gave birth to a baby boy, Marlowe. (February 2002)Attended an all-girls Catholic school in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.Appeared in underwear along with Yasmine Bleeth, Alyssa Milano, Melissa Joan Hart, Garcelle Beauvais, Carmen Electra, Jamie Luner, and Jeri Ryan on the cover of, and inside, the October 1997 issue of "Details" magazine.As of 2020, Wylie Wilson, her underwear store in Venice, California is closed, and so is her website. Customers reported that Peta herself was there in the shop, to help them.Living with Damian Harris. (1997)Has said before that she does not like France nor French people. She was very popular there, until that disappointing revelation.In 1999, moved into a Brooklyn Heights, New York, apartment building, which also includes co-op owners such as producer Andrew S. Karsch and O.J. Simpson's former attorney Barry Scheck.She once met Russian president Vladimir Putin when she went to the International Film Festival in Moscow. He said that he was a big fan of hers.Arthur Mendoza was credited for shaping her into an actress.Her parents divorced in 1982.Shares her birthday with Owen Wilson (no relation); their age difference is 2 years. |
| Name: |
Peta Wilson |
Type: |
Actress (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress |
| Products for sale: |
Actress |
| Model rank: |
1057 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:05:50 |
| Height: |
5' 10' (1.78 m) |
| Biography: |
With her distinctive voice, ultra-intense eyes and statuesque frame, Peta Wilson probably could have carried her breakout television show, \"La Femme Nikita,\" on looks alone. Such was television in 1997. But when viewers realized that this kill |
| Trivia: |
Replaced Monica Bellucci as Mina Harker in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003).Enjoys scuba diving, horseback riding, swimming, cricket, painting and gardeningWas a model in Europe.Peta meditates, practices yoga, gets acupuncture and takes all kinds of alternative medicines to keep her body in balance. At age 17, she had a year-long battle with anorexia.Her name means "Golden Eagle" in Blackfoot language (Niitsitapi).Father Darcy Wilson is a retired warrant officer. Mother Karlene White is a caterer. Brother Rob Wilson, 25, is an Australian army truck driver.Has one son, Marlowe, with Damian Harris.Gave birth to a baby boy, Marlowe. (February 2002)Attended an all-girls Catholic school in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.Appeared in underwear along with Yasmine Bleeth, Alyssa Milano, Melissa Joan Hart, Garcelle Beauvais, Carmen Electra, Jamie Luner, and Jeri Ryan on the cover of, and inside, the October 1997 issue of "Details" magazine.As of 2020, Wylie Wilson, her underwear store in Venice, California is closed, and so is her website. Customers reported that Peta herself was there in the shop, to help them.Living with Damian Harris. (1997)Has said before that she does not like France nor French people. She was very popular there, until that disappointing revelation.In 1999, moved into a Brooklyn Heights, New York, apartment building, which also includes co-op owners such as producer Andrew S. Karsch and O.J. Simpson's former attorney Barry Scheck.She once met Russian president Vladimir Putin when she went to the International Film Festival in Moscow. He said that he was a big fan of hers.Arthur Mendoza was credited for shaping her into an actress.Her parents divorced in 1982.Shares her birthday with Owen Wilson (no relation); their age difference is 2 years. |
| Trademarks: |
Deep sexy voice
Blonde hair, ultra-intense blue eyes, and statueque figure.
Pausing, posing and looking around before delivering her lines |
| Quotes: |
[When asked how does someone look tough?] First of all, don't look like you're capable of it. Pretend you're short. Or try using a distraction. Go up to someone and say, "What's that thing on your chin?" When they look down, sock 'em and run.
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I'm the Magoo of actresses, very accident-prone. I've made a lot of grown men cry with laughter, because I really am quite the joke.
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[Upon being asked if she ever ate a kangaroo burger] Absolutely not! But I've eaten a crocodile burger and a snake. And I ate a dead owl out of a men's urinal when I was like 3 years old. Lovely, huh? My mother found me in the latrine with bits of feather hanging out of my mouth.
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[When asked if there were a talking Peta Wilson doll, what would it say?] "Rooooooooger!!!!!" That's my hair-dresser's name.
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I get cravings for tins of condensed milk. I used to make condensed milk sandwiches. Mmmmmm. They're particularly nice with a bit of banana. |
| Job title: |
Actress |
| Children: |
Marlowe Harris |
| Parents: |
Karlene White Wilson
Darcy Wilson |
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