Olivia Popica

Olivia Popica (born 27 October 1993) is a Romanian-British actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the FX political drama Tyrant (2015–2016) and the Apple TV+ thriller Liaison. Her films include Never Back Down: Revolt (2021).

Early life Popica was born in Romania but moved to London with her parents at a young age. She trained at the National Youth Theatre and the Identity School of Acting.

Career Popicas first big role came playing Halima in the political drama series Tyrant. She appeared in the action film Retribution before appearing in the drama series Informer in a recurring role. She played the lead role of Anya in the MMA film Never Back Down: Revolt alongside Michael Bisping. She made a minor appearance in the fantasy film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald as a receptionist. She appeared in the comedy short film Alex's Dream alongside Alex Lawther and Emma Corrin. She had recurring roles in the historical drama series The Tattooist of Auschwitz and the thriller series Liaison. She had a lead role in season 3 of the fantasy series The Wheel of Time.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Imaginary Kittens Olive Short 2010 Escaping the Wing Voice of the Girl Short 2014 Queen of Diamonds Teen Model Short 2014 Glasgow Girls Agnesa 2014 Xmoor Vanya 2016 Retribution Olivia Short 2016 Break Emina Short 2016 The Devil Complex Radio DJ 2 2018 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Receptionist 2018 Alex's Dream Jesse Short 2019 Grey Suits Us Dalani Short 2021 Never Back Down: Revolt Anya 2022 A Tree Fell Today Elise 2025 The Yellow Tie Sonia 2026 Cloud 99 Woman Short

Television Year Title Role Notes 2014 DCI Banks Angela Petri Episode; Wednesday's Child: Part 2 2015 Holby City Roza Barzani Episode; All About Evie 2015-2016 Tyrant Halima 19 episodes 2017 Riviera Fatima 5 episodes 2017 Victoria Catherine Episode; Entente Cordiale 2018 Informer Roxy Novac 5 episodes 2020 Caesar Wagner Ana Episode; Sang et eaux 2020-2021 The Cipher Efrat 4 episodes 2023 Liaison DCI Hobbs 6 episodes 2024 The Tattooist of Auschwitz Nadya 2 episodes 2025 The Wheel of Time Jeaine Cadie 4 episodes