“VKTMJPTMV P’Y ULJIMU….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: H = L
ANSWER: “SOMETIMES I’D RATHER JUST DO THE SCENE AND NOT TALK ABOUT IT AT ALL … YOU CAN’T THINK YOURSELF INTO FEELING.” — MIA GOTH
MIA GOTH
BORN OCTOBER 25, 1993 • AGE 32 • ENGLISH ACTRESS
🌍 A CHILDHOOD ACROSS CONTINENTS
Mia Gypsy Mello da Silva Goth was born in London to a Brazilian mother and a Canadian father. She spent parts of her childhood in Brazil and Canada before returning to England, giving her an upbringing shaped by several cultures.
🎬 DISCOVERED AS A TEENAGER
Goth was discovered by a fashion photographer while still a teenager and began working as a model. Her acting debut came in Lars von Trier’s 2013 film Nymphomaniac, marking the beginning of a career filled with unconventional roles.
🩰 NOT YOUR ORDINARY MOVIE ROLES
Goth appeared in the survival thriller The Survivalist and the psychological horror film A Cure for Wellness. In 2018, she joined the cast of Suspiria, a supernatural horror film set within a mysterious dance academy.
🎥 TWO CHARACTERS, ONE ACTRESS!
In Ti West’s 2022 horror film X, Goth played both the aspiring actress Maxine Minx and the elderly Pearl. The unusual double performance became a defining moment in her career and led to two more films exploring the characters’ stories.
🌽 A STAR IS BORN… WITH A TWIST!
Goth co-wrote and starred in Pearl (2022), a prequel set on a Texas farm in 1918. Her lengthy, emotionally intense monologue became one of the film’s most discussed scenes, highlighting her ability to portray a deeply troubled character.
🌟 MAXINE TAKES HOLLYWOOD
Goth returned as Maxine Minx in MaXXXine (2024), the trilogy’s final installment, set in 1980s Hollywood. Her performances across the three films helped establish her as a recognizable figure in contemporary horror cinema.
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