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    Naomi Ackie: 7 facts to know about the Star Wars actor

    British actress Naomi Ackie appears in Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker as Jannah and recently played the mysterious Bonnie in The End Of The F***ing World.

    1. Naomi Ackie at Star Wars IX event

      1. Who is Naomi Ackie? Meet the rising British star...

      Naomi Ackie is about to dominate the big screen in a BIG way. The 28-year-old British actress has recently starred in Channel 4 and Netflix's The End of The F***ing World as Bonnie and has also cemented her name as part of the Star Wars legacy as Jannah in The Rise of Skywalker. Here's everything you need to know about your new fave, including her past roles and where to find her on Instagram... [Dave J Hogan/Dave Hogan/Getty Images for Disney]

    2. Naomi Ackie at Newport Beach Film Festival

      2. How old is Naomi Ackie?

      Naomi's birthday is on 2 November 1992, making her 28 at time of writing. [Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images]

    3. Naomi Ackie as Bonnie in The End Of The F-ing Worl

      3. Who plays Bonnie in The End Of The F***ing World? Naomi Ackie joins the cast

      Naomi joined the cast of TEOTFW for season 2 as the mysterious new character Bonnie. Bonnie is out to kill Alyssa and she'll stop at nothing until she gets what she wants. [Channel 4]

    4. Naomi Ackie as Jannah in Star Wars IX

      4. Who is Naomi Ackie's character in Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker?

      Naomi will play warrior Jannah in the upcoming Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker. Not much is known about her character so far but she did reveal in an interview with Total Film that her character, who carries a bow and arrow, "teams up with the heroes of the Resistance to play a key role in the final act of the Skywalker saga." Fans have theorised that she's the daughter of Lando Calrissian. [Disney]

    5. Naomi Ackie on Instagram

      5. Is Naomi Ackie on Instagram?

      Yep! Naomi is on Instagram and you can find her at @naomi_ackie. You'll find pictures of her and her Star Wars co-stars and some absolutely fire photoshoots. She is not currently on Twitter. [@naomi_ackie via Instagram]

    6. Naomi Ackie at Star Wars Celebration event

      6. Naomi Ackie starred in Lady Macbeth alongside Florence Pugh

      Before her upcoming roles in Star Wars and The End Of The F***ing World, Naomi's first major film role was as Anna in 2016's Lady Macbeth alongside Florence Pugh and Cosmo Jarvis. [Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Disney]

    7. Naomi Ackie at Disney D23 EXPO

      7. How tall is Naomi Ackie?

      According to IMDb, Naomi is apparently 5ft 6. [Frazer Harrison/Getty Images]

    8. Naomi Ackie attends ELLE x Ferragamo Hollywood Ris

      8. Who did Naomi Ackie play in the Game Of Thrones prequel?

      Naomi was set to star in the Game of Thrones prequel alongside Naomi Watts, Jamie Campbell Bower and Denise Gough. After shooting the pilot, the prequel was cancelled at HBO and will no longer be going forward. Speaking to Metro about the cancellation, Naomi said: "This stuff happens…Things get put down. I’m just really excited about what is out there for me now. That was a great project, it didn’t work out. I’m ready to look for more stuff." [Presley Ann/FilmMagic]

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