Amita Suman: 13 facts about the Shadow and Bone star you should know

1. Who is Amita Suman? Everything you need to know about the Shadow and Bone actress

Meet Amita Suman: One of the many stars of Netflix's new fantasy series Shadow and Bone. Although this is Amita's first time in a Netflix role, she has many acting credits to her name. Get to know the talented actress here. [@amitasuman_ via Instagram]

2. How old is Amita Suman?

Amita Suman is 23 years old. She was born on 19 July 1997. [@amitasuman_ via Instagram]

3. How tall is Amita Suman?

Amita Suman is 5 ft 7 inches tall. That's around 1.7 metres if you're using the metric system. [@amitasuman_ via Instagram]

Amita Suman nationality: Where is she from? Is she from Nepal?

4. Where is Amita Suman from? Is she from Nepal?

Amita Suman is Nepali-British. She was born in a village in southern Nepal and moved to Brighton, UK, aged seven. Speaking of her Nepali upbringing to Grazia India, Amita said: "I grew up in a clay house in a small village there. My days were filled with adventures – looking for fresh mangoes or being chased by cows, eagles, and finding king cobras chilling out in our roofs made of hay." [@amitasuman_ via Instagram]

5. Amita Suman's first language is Bhojpuri

Amita Suman's first language is Bhojpuri and she learned English after arriving in the UK aged seven. She told Grazia India: "The Bhojpuri language has hardly any written literature but it does have a considerable oral narrative tradition. It is my first language, I learned to read, write and speak in English when I came to the UK in 2004." [@amitasuman_ via Instagram]

6. What is Amita Suman's zodiac sign?

Amita Suman's birthday falls on July 19, which makes her a Cancer. Cancers are known for their compassion, sensitivity and optimism. [@amitasuman_ via Instagram]

Amita Suman boyfriend: Who is she dating?

7. Who is Amita Suman dating? Does she have a boyfriend?

Amita Suman doesn't seem to be dating anyone publicly right now. However, she could be dating someone in private. [@amitasuman_ via Instagram]

8. What is Amita Suman's net worth?

There’s currently no accurate information about Amita Suman’s net worth right now. But thanks to her talent, and the success of the Shadow and Bone series, you can expect to see Amita’s net worth rise in the next few years. Some Netflix newcomers earn around $20,000 per episode for the first few seasons of their show. [@amitasuman_ via Instagram]

Netflix Shadow and Bone cast: Amita Suman plays Inej Ghafa

9. Amita Suman will play Inej Ghafa in Shadow and Bone on Netflix

Amita Suman will play Inej Ghafa in Netflix's Shadow and Bone. Inej is a member of the Dregs and works as the gang's spy. Amita told Bustle that she felt immense pressure to do the character justice: "After my first take I bought the book, and finished it within a day. I wholeheartedly fell in love with Inej. Then I researched the fans, and it’s such a strong and beautiful fan base, so I felt an immense pressure to do her justice." [Netflix]

10. Amita Suman played Naya in The Outpost

Amita Suman played Naya in The Outpost Season 2. The CW series centres on Talon (Jessica Green), the lone survivor of a race called Blackbloods. Talon wants to track down her family's killers and whilst doing so she discovers she has supernatural powers that she must learn to control. Naya is the former handmaiden to Queen Rosmund and secret Prime Order spy. [The CW]

11. Amita Suman played a young Umbreen in Doctor Who

Amita Suman played Umbreen in series 11 of Doctor Who in 2018. In the episode ('Demons of the Punjab'), Amita plays Umbreen, the grandmother of Doctor Who's companion Yasmin Khan. The episode centres on the events leading up to the partition of India. [BBC]

12. What movies and TV shows has Amita Suman been in?

Amita Suman has starred in two episodes of BBC hospital drama Casualty and one episode of Channel 4's Ackerly Bridge. She hasn't been in any movies just yet but watch this space! [The CW]