Maika Monroe
Maika Monroe | |
---|---|
![]() Monroe in 2016 | |
Born | Dillon Monroe Buckley (1993-05-29) May 29, 1993 (age 31) Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2009–present |
Maika Monroe (born Dillon Monroe Buckley; born May 29, 1993[1]) is an American actress. She made her film debut in the drama At Any Price (2012). Her breakthrough came with the horror film It Follows (2014), which established her as a scream queen. Monroe has since starred in the thriller films The Guest (2014), Tau (2018), Greta (2018) and Watcher (2022), and the horror films Significant Other (2022) and Longlegs (2024).
Aside from her roles in horror and thriller films, Monroe appeared in the drama Labor Day (2013), the action film Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), the neo-noir Hot Summer Nights (2017), the comedy-drama After Everything (2018), the black comedy Villains (2019), and the action film God Is a Bullet (2023).
Early life
Monroe was born Dillon Monroe Buckley[2] on May 29, 1993, in Santa Barbara, California. Her mother was a sign language interpreter and her father was a construction worker.[3][4] She later changed her first name to Maika, by which she had already been known for most of her life.[2]
At the age of 17, Monroe left Santa Barbara and moved to Cabarete in the Dominican Republic to continue training in kiteboarding after spending the previous summer there. She subsequently completed her senior year of high school online.[5] She was a professional kiteboarder, as of 2015.[6]
Career
Monroe made her professional film debut as Cadence Farrow in the 2012 drama At Any Price. She then had a small role in Sofia Coppola's 2013 crime film The Bling Ring. Also in 2013, Monroe starred in the drama film Labor Day, an adaptation of the novel of the same name.[7] She played Mandy, a farm girl who romances with a young man and eventually becomes his wife and the mother of his child.[8]
In 2014, Monroe starred as Anna Peterson in the psychological thriller film The Guest.[9][10] That same year, she had her breakthrough role as Jamie "Jay" Height in the horror film It Follows.[11] Both films were critically acclaimed and became cult hits, while also establishing Monroe as a scream queen.[12][13]
In 2015, Monroe appeared in the Western film Echoes of War. In 2016, she starred in the invasion thriller film The 5th Wave, based on the novel of the same name.[14][15] Also that year, Monroe starred in the science fiction film Independence Day: Resurgence, the sequel to Independence Day (1996), playing former First Daughter Patricia Whitmore.[16]
In 2017, Monroe starred alongside Timothée Chalamet in the neo-noir coming-of-age film Hot Summer Nights as his girlfriend McKayla.[17] In 2019, Monroe played Sandra in drama film Honey Boy.[18] In 2020, Monroe portrayed Cindy Williams in the Canadian mystery thriller Flashback.[19]
In 2022, Monroe played Julia in Watcher the psychological thriller feature directorial debut of Chloe Okuno.[20] In 2023, Monroe played Case in the film God Is a Bullet, an adaption of the 1999 novel of the same name.[21] In 2024, Monroe starred as Lee Harker in the horror film Longlegs alongside Nicolas Cage.[22]
Personal life
Monroe was in a relationship with actor Joe Keery from 2017 to 2023.[23] Since 2023, she has been dating real-estate agent Dalton Gomez.[24]
Filmography
Film
† | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2012 | At Any Price | Cadence Farrow | |
2013 | The Bling Ring | Beach Girl | |
Labor Day | Mandy Chambers | ||
2014 | The Guest | Anna Peterson | |
It Follows | Jamie "Jay" Height | ||
2015 | Echoes of War | Abigail Riley | |
Burned | Lila | Short film | |
2016 | The 5th Wave | Ringer | |
Independence Day: Resurgence | Patricia Whitmore | ||
2017 | Hot Summer Nights | McKayla Strawberry | |
The Scent of Rain and Lightning | Jody Linder | ||
Bokeh | Jenai | ||
Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House | Joan Felt | ||
I'm Not Here | Karen | ||
The Tribes of Palos Verdes | Medina Mason | ||
2018 | After Everything | Mia | |
Tau | Julia | Also executive producer | |
Greta | Erica Penn | ||
2019 | Honey Boy | Sandra | |
Villains | Jules | ||
How To Be Alone | Lucy | Short film | |
2020 | Brothers by Blood | Grace | |
Flashback | Cindy Williams | ||
2022 | Watcher | Julia | |
Significant Other | Ruth Miller | Also executive producer | |
2023 | God Is a Bullet | Case Hardin | |
2024 | Longlegs | Lee Harker | |
TBA | In Cold Light † | Ava | Post-production |
They Follow † | Jamie "Jay" Height | [25] |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2009 | Eleventh Hour | Maya Wynne | Episode: "Medea" |
2013 | Flying Monkeys | Joan | Television film |
2020 | The Stranger | Clare | Main role |
2020 | JJ Villard's Fairy Tales | Snow White (voice) | Episode: "Snow White" |
Awards and nominations
Year | Work | Association | Category | Result | Refs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015 | It Follows | Home Media Magazine Awards | Best Scream Queen | Won | |
Hamptons International Film Festival | Breakthrough Performer | Won | |||
Fright Meter Awards | Best Actress In A Leading Role | Nominated | [26] | ||
2016 | It Follows | iHorror Awards | Best Female Performance In A Horror Film | Nominated | |
Empire Awards | Best Female Newcomer | Nominated | [27] | ||
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Actress | Won | [28] | ||
Independence Day: Resurgence | CinemaCon Awards | Best Ensemble of the Universe | Won | [29] | |
Burned | FilmQuest Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Short | Nominated | [30] | |
Portsmouth International Film Festival | Best Supporting Performance in a Short | Nominated | [31] | ||
2017 | The Scent of Rain and Lightning | Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival | Best Lead Actress | Won | [32][33] |
References
- ^ "Famous birthdays for May 29: Danny Elfman, Maika Monroe". UPI. Archived from the original on 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- ^ a b Tinkham, Chris (March 13, 2015). "Maika Monroe". Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ Brady, Tara (27 February 2015). "Maika Monroe: from world-class kiteboarder to accidental movie star". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ Dinaberg, Leslie (6 February 2016). "Noozhawk Talks: Maika Monroe Making the Most of Her Three-Part Harmony". Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ "PROFILED: Maika Monroe Buckley". The Kiteboarder. 22 August 2011. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ Hoppes, Lynn. "Maika Monroe balances acting with kiteboarding". go.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (3 April 2012). "Monroe working on 'Labor Day'". variety.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ^ Eames, Tom (4 April 2012). "Maika Monroe, Tom Lipinski join Kate Winslet in 'Labour Day'". digitalspy.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (26 June 2013). "Rising Star Maika Monroe Joins 'Downton Abbey's' Dan Stevens in 'The Guest'". thewrap.com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ^ Gomez, Adrian (17 July 2013). "'Downton Abbey' star filming thriller in N.M." Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on 22 August 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ Miska, Brad (December 17, 2014). "Official Teaser For 'It Follows,' Potentially the Scariest Movie of 2015!". Fangoria. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ Miska, Gi (December 17, 2014). "'It Follows; Maika Monroe, who is becoming a legit Scream Queen". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on March 23, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ Kim, Kristen Yoonsoo (March 17, 2014). "Maika Monroe, of The Guest and It Follows, is horror's new Scream Queen". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ Ge, Linda (August 11, 2014). "Maika Monroe Joins Chloë Moretz, Nick Robinson in 'The 5th Wave'". thewrap.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
- ^ Miska, Gi (December 17, 2014). "'It Follows". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on February 24, 2015. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (23 June 2016). "Hollywood's Next Big Thing: 'Independence Day' Actress Maika Monroe Goes From Pro Kiteboarder to Breakout Star". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 26 June 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ Sundel, Jenny (2017-03-20). "Timothée Chalamet, Maika Monroe Lead 'Hot Summer Nights' at SXSW 2017". WWD. Archived from the original on 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2018-05-24). "Maika Monroe Joins Shia LaBeouf's 'Honey Boy'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ Ramella, Brynne (April 15, 2021). "'Flashback' Trailer: Horrific Visions Of A Missing Maika Monroe Haunt Dylan O'Brien". theplaylist.net. Archived from the original on 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ Kiang, Jessica (2022-01-22). "'Watcher' Review: Maika Monroe Makes a Fine Modern Everywoman in an Eerie Throwback Thriller". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-06-30. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (2023-04-20). "'God Is A Bullet', Starring Maika Monroe, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau & Jamie Foxx, Lines Up US Theatrical Release In June". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ Bria, Bill (2024-02-02). "Nicolas Cage And Maika Monroe Star In The Creepy Trailer For The Occult Horror Film Longlegs". SlashFilm. Archived from the original on 2024-05-26. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "Joe Keery and Maika Monroe's Relationship Timeline". People. Archived from the original on December 27, 2011. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
- ^ "Are 'Stranger Things' Actor Joe Keery and Maika Monroe Still Together? Relationship Details, Update". J-14. April 24, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ^ "Maika Monroe Starring In It Follows Sequel They Follow". Empire. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "2015 Fright Meter Awards Winners". Fright Meter. Archived from the original on 2 February 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ John Nugent (18 February 2016). "Jameson Empire Awards 2016: Star Wars and Mad Max lead the nominations". Empire. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ Fangoria Staff (10 May 2016). "The 2016 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards Winners and Full Results!". Fangoria. Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ Stephen Thorburn (17 April 2016). "CinemaCon presented the 2016 Big Screen Achievement Awards at Caesars Palace". AXS. Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ "2016 FilmQuest – FilmQuest". FilmQuest. Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ "NOMINATIONS - Portsmouth International Film Festival". Portsmouth International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ "The Scent of Rain and Lightning - Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival". HHMFest. 28 September 2017. Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ^ "Congratulations to The 2017 Jury Award Winners". Facebook. 2 October 2017. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
External links
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4a/Commons-logo.svg/30px-Commons-logo.svg.png)
- Maika Monroe at IMDb
- Interview with It Follows lead Maika Monroe