Gabrielle Anwar Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: February 4, 1970 (Aquarius)

Born In: Laleham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Gabrielle Anwar is a British actress best known for playing the role of Margaret Tudor in the series ‘The Tudors’ and of Fiona Glenanne in the drama ‘Burn Notice’. She is also popular for dancing a tango with Al Pacino in the flick ‘Scent of a Woman’. Besides these, Anwar has acted in a number of other TV series and movies as well. Her other acclaimed performances came in the drama series ‘First Born’, ‘Summer's Lease’, ‘The Mysteries of the Dark Jungle’, ‘John Doe’, ‘Press Gang’, ‘A Night Of Love’, ‘Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader’, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘The Practice’. Talking about her big screen projects, the British star was the part of the films ‘Pursuit of Honor’, ‘Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken’, ‘Body Snatchers’, ‘Things to do in Denver When You're Dead’, ‘The Three Musketeers’, ‘Long Lost Son’ and ‘Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal’. She has also done several TV films, the popular ones being ‘In Pursuit of Honor’, ‘My Little Assassin’, ‘How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale’ and ‘Sherlock: Case of Evil’, to name a few.
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Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In February

Age: 54 Years, 54 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Shareef Malnik (m. 2015), John Verea (m. 2000–2005)

father: Tariq Anwar

mother: Shirley Anwar

children: Hugo Verea, Paisley Verea, Willow Anwar

Born Country: England

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'3" (160 cm), 5'3" Females

Ancestry: Indian American, English Indian

Notable Alumni: Italia Conti Academy Of Theatre Arts

City: Surrey, England

More Facts

education: Italia Conti Academy Of Theatre Arts

  • 1

    Is Gabrielle Anwar still acting?

    Yes, Gabrielle Anwar is still acting in various film and television projects.
  • 2

    What are some popular movies and TV shows starring Gabrielle Anwar?

    Some of the popular movies and TV shows starring Gabrielle Anwar include "Scent of a Woman," "Burn Notice," "The Tudors," and "Once Upon a Time."
  • 3

    Has Gabrielle Anwar written any books?

    No, Gabrielle Anwar has not written any books as of now.
  • 4

    What is Gabrielle Anwar's fitness routine?

    Gabrielle Anwar maintains her fitness through a combination of yoga, Pilates, and cardio exercises.
Career
Gabrielle Anwar made her acting début in 1986 in the British miniseries ‘Hideaway’. She then appeared in the dramas ‘The Storyteller’ and ‘First Born’ in 1988. That year, she also appeared as Tina in the flick ‘Night Of Love’. Soon after this, she got featured in the series ‘Summer's Lease’ and ‘Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader’. In 1990, Anwar was cast as Sam Black in the drama ‘Press Gang’. A year later, she did the miniseries ‘The Mystery of the Black Jungle’ as well as the movies ‘If Looks Could Kill’ and ‘Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken’.
Soon after this, she got the opportunity to play the role of ‘The Tango Girl’ in the film ‘Scent of a Woman’. From 1993 to 1997, the British actress did many small and big screen projects such as, ‘Body Snatchers’, ‘For Love or Money’, ‘The Three Musketeers’, ‘In Pursuit of Honor’, ‘Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead’, ‘Innocent Lies’, ‘The Grave’ and ‘The Ripper’. After this, Anwar did the TV films ‘My Little Assassin’, ‘Without Malice’ and ‘How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale’.
In 2001, she got featured in the drama ‘The Practice‘ and the flick ‘Flying Virus’. Over the ensuing years, she did a number of TV movies including ‘Sherlock: Case of Evil’, ‘Try to Remember’, ‘Mysterious Island’, ‘Long Lost Son’ and ‘The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines’. In 2007, Anwar was given the roles of Princess Margaret and Fiona Glenanne to be played in the dramas ‘The Tudors’ and ‘Burn Notice’ respectively. The following year, she appeared in an episode of ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’. Then in the year 2011, she acted in the films ‘The Family Tree’ and ‘A Warrior's Heart’. Recently, she played Lady Tremaine/Victoria Belfrey in the drama ‘Once Upon a Time’.
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Personal Life
Gabrielle Anwar was born on 4 February 1970 in Laleham, Surrey, England, to parents Tariq and Shirley Hills-Anwar. She attended Laleham C of E Primary and Middle School and then studied at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Talking about her love affairs, Anwar once dated actor Craig Sheffer and gave birth to his daughter before separating from him. She then married actor John Verea. The couple had two kids before divorcing. In 2015, the actress married Shareef Malnik and started living with him in Palm Island, Florida. Anwar got her American citizenship in the year 2008.
Facts About Gabrielle Anwar
Gabrielle Anwar has a black belt in taekwondo and is trained in various martial arts, showcasing her physical prowess beyond her acting career.
She is a talented dancer and has performed in several dance shows, combining her passion for movement with her on-screen work.
Anwar is an advocate for animal rights and has actively supported various animal welfare organizations, demonstrating her compassion and dedication to important causes.
She is known for her love of cooking and has shared recipes and cooking tips on various platforms, showcasing her culinary skills outside of her acting roles.
Gabrielle Anwar is multilingual, speaking Spanish, French, and Italian fluently, highlighting her linguistic talents and cultural appreciation.

Gabrielle Anwar Movies

1. Scent of a Woman (1992)

  (Drama)

2. Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991)

  (Drama, Family, Romance)

3. Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995)

  (Drama, Crime)

4. The Three Musketeers (1993)

  (Romance, Family, Comedy, Action, Adventure)

5. For Love or Money (1993)

  (Comedy, Romance, Drama)

6. The Guilty (2000)

  (Thriller, Crime)

7. Body Snatchers (1993)

  (Horror, Sci-Fi)

8. If Looks Could Kill (1991)

  (Action, Comedy)

9. The Last Summer (2019)

  (Comedy)

10. A Warrior's Heart (2011)

  (Drama, Action, Family, Sport)

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