Sylvia Hoeks

Sylvia Hoeks (; born 1 June 1983) is a Dutch actress and former model, best known internationally for her roles in Blade Runner 2049 and The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018).

Early life and education Hoeks was raised in Maarheeze, North Brabant, Netherlands.

After finishing high school, she attended the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Besides her native Dutch, Hoeks speaks German, French and English and appears in productions made in those languages.

Career Hoeks was scouted by Elite Model Management at age 14. Her first job was a cover for Elle Girl, She next played Julia in The Storm (2009), and the title role in Tirza (2010). and as Elise in The Girl and Death in 2012.

Hoeks starred in the Dutch TV drama series ("Blood relatives") from 2010 to 2014, as well as the Dutch TV thriller series ("Adultery") from 2011 to 2015. She trained with weights and in martial arts for six hours a day, six days a week before and during filming. In February 2017, she was cast as Leigh in All the Devil's Men. In 2018, Hoeks played Lisbeth Salander's sister in the thriller The Girl in the Spider's Web, the sequel to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. In 2019–2022, Hoeks appeared as Queen Kane in the Apple TV+ drama series See, and since 2024 as Sigrid in Twilight of the Gods.

Also in 2024 Hoeks starred in Jordan Scott's thriller A Sacrifice. The film is produced by Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions and also stars Eric Bana and Sadie Sink. She will portray Anna Nicole Smith in the 2025 biographical film Hurricanna.

Filmography Film

Television

Awards 2007: Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actress for Duska 2017: IGN's Best of 2017 Award nomination for Best Supporting Performer in a Movie for Blade Runner 2049