✨ Meet Dafne Keen – The Spanish-British Young Star & Genre Power Performer ✨
📅 Born: January 4, 2005 in Madrid, Spain
🎓 Education: Bilingual upbringing (Spanish/English); trained in acting through her theatre-family background
🎬 Debut: The Refugees (2015, TV) – first on-screen role as Ana “Ani” Cruz Oliver
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Breakthrough & Rise in Acting:
🌟 Worldwide breakthrough as Laura / X-23 in Logan (2017).
🌟 Became the face of HBO’s fantasy epic His Dark Materials (2019–2022).
🌟 Expanded into the Star Wars universe with The Acolyte (2024).
🌟 Returned to Marvel with Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), reprising her iconic role.
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Signature Roles & Achievements:
• Logan (2017)
Role: Laura / X-23
Highlight: Powerful breakout performance; won Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer
• His Dark Materials (2019–2022)
Role: Lyra Belacqua
Highlight: Led the acclaimed fantasy adaptation across all seasons
• The Acolyte (2024)
Role: Jecki Lon
Highlight: Entry into the Star Wars universe; praised for intensity
• Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Role: Laura / X-23
Highlight: High-profile Marvel return, major global attention
• The Refugees (2015)
Role: Ana “Ani” Cruz Oliver
Highlight: Acting debut; showcased early promise
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Resilience, Identity & Influence:
💬 Daughter of actor Will Keen and actress María Fernández Ache — strong artistic roots
💬 Fluent in English and Spanish; works across global industries
💬 Known for maturity, emotional depth, and bold role choices despite young age
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Why She Shines:
🌸 Breakout superhero performer
🌸 Dominates fantasy, sci-fi, and action genres with ease
🌸 Global recognition at a very young age
🌸 Strong emotional and physical acting range
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