Who is Malina Weissman? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Age: 21 Years, 21 Year Old Females

Family:

siblings: Ayla Weissman

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'4" (163 cm), 5'4" Females

U.S. State: New Yorkers

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Is Malina Weissman still acting?

Yes, Malina Weissman is still actively pursuing her acting career, appearing in various TV shows and movies.
2

Does Malina Weissman have any special talents besides acting?

In addition to acting, Malina Weissman is also known for her skills in singing and dancing.
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What are some of the popular characters played by Malina Weissman?

Malina Weissman is best known for portraying characters such as Violet Baudelaire in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" and Young Kara in "Supergirl."
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Is Malina Weissman involved in any charity work?

Malina Weissman has been involved in various charitable activities and organizations, using her platform to raise awareness and support important causes.

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Childhood & Early Life

Malina Opal Weissman was born on March 12, 2003, in New York. There is very little information available about her family. She lives with her parents and her sister. Her sister, Ayla Weissman, is quite popular on the social-networking platform ‘Instagram.’

Weissman’s mother is a former model. Following in her mother’s footsteps, young Weissman entered the modeling industry when she was 8 years old. She signed a contract with the same agency that her mother worked for. Malina has modeled for various famous brands.

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Career

Malina Weissman started her modeling career at the tender age of 8. She has worked as a model for major fashion brands such as ‘Calvin Klein,’ ‘Ralph Lauren,’ ‘Levi’s,’ ‘Benetton,’ ‘DKNY,’ and ‘H&M.’ After becoming an actor, she appeared in commercials for brands such as ‘ACT Mouthwash,’ ‘Maybelline,’ ‘Purell,’ and ‘My Little Pony.’

In 2014, Weissman made her film debut as young ‘April O’Neil’ in the superhero movie 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.’ She played the younger version of the character played by Megan Fox. The movie was an adaptation of the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ comic series. In 2015, Weissman played ‘Renee Epstein’ in the dark-comedy web TV series ‘Difficult People.’ ‘Renee’ was the daughter of one of the major characters in the series. Weissman appeared in two episodes of the series.

In 2015, Weissman played the young ‘Kara Zor-El’ in the ‘CBS’ superhero adventure series ‘Supergirl.’ Weissman played the younger version of ‘Kara.’ The adult version of the character was played by Melissa Benoist. It was a recurring character, and Weissman appeared in seven episodes of the series. She enjoyed playing the character and learned to fly using harnesses for her stunts in the series.

In 2016, Malina Weissman appeared as the ‘Girl in Pink’ in the movie ‘Thirsty.’ The same year, she played ‘Rebecca Brand’ in the comedy movie ‘Nine Lives,’ directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. In the movie, Weissman performed with industry stalwarts such as Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Garner, and played the daughter of the main character. This was a movie that gave Weissman a chance to showcase her acting capabilities. She perfected the part.

In 2017, Weissman bagged a role that made her immensely popular with TV viewers across the US. The role was that of ‘Violet Baudelaire’ in the ‘Netflix’ series ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events,’ a black comedy–drama based on Lemony Snicket’s children’s novel series of the same name. ‘Violet’ is the eldest of the ‘Baudelaire’ siblings and is a brilliant inventor. When their parents are killed, ‘Violet’ takes over the responsibility of her younger siblings. Violet is very intelligent and efficient. Malina Weissman continues to play the role perfectly. She has received a lot of attention and admiration for her portrayal of ‘Violet.’

Personal Life

Malina Weissman is a teenager who loves to lead a normal life. She focuses equally on her studies and her acting career. She plans to be a veterinary doctor someday, apart from being a successful actor.

Weissman is not known to be dating anybody presently. She loves dancing, reading, horse-riding, and swimming. She is active on social-media platforms such as ‘Facebook,’ and ‘Instagram.’ She lives with her family in New York.

Facts About Malina Weissman

Malina Weissman is not only a talented actress but also a skilled ballet dancer, showcasing her versatility in the performing arts.

In addition to English, Malina is fluent in Spanish, further highlighting her linguistic abilities.

Malina has a passion for fashion and has been known to rock some unique and stylish looks on the red carpet.

She is an animal lover and has a soft spot for rescue dogs, often promoting pet adoption and animal welfare causes.

Despite her busy schedule, Malina finds time to give back to her community through volunteering and charity work.

Malina Weissman Biography

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Is Malina Weissman still acting?

Does Malina Weissman have any special talents besides acting?

What are some of the popular characters played by Malina Weissman?

Is Malina Weissman involved in any charity work?