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Marisa Abela

Marisa Abela is a British actress known for her role as Yasmin Kara-Hanani in the BBC Two and HBO series *Industry*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marisa Abela is a British actress known for her role as Yasmin Kara-Hanani in the BBC Two and HBO series *Industry*. She won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for that performance and later portrayed Amy Winehouse in *Back to Black* (2024).

Early life and education

Abela was born in Brighton, England, and studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2019. Public sources also identify her as having begun acting before her professional breakthrough.

Career

She gained recognition through her role in *Industry*, which became her best-known television credit. She later took on film roles including Amy Winehouse in *Back to Black* and appeared in *Black Bag*.

Awards and recognition

Abela won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for her work in *Industry*. The award helped establish her as a prominent British screen actor.

Filmography highlights

Her notable screen appearances include *Man in a Box*, *Cobra*, *Rogue Agent*, *Industry*, *Back to Black*, and *Black Bag*. These roles span television drama, thriller, and biographical film.

Key facts

  • She is a British actress born in Brighton in 1996.
  • Her breakout television role was Yasmin in *Industry*.
  • She won a BAFTA Television Award for Best Actress for *Industry*.
  • She played Amy Winehouse in the biographical film *Back to Black* (2024).
  • She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2019.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Abela from international streaming releases of *Industry* and *Back to Black*, both widely distributed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marisa Abela?
Marisa Abela is a British actress best known for playing Yasmin in *Industry* and Amy Winehouse in *Back to Black*.
When was Marisa Abela born?
She was born on 7 December 1996.
What is Marisa Abela known for?
She is known for *Industry*, *Back to Black*, and *Cobra*.
What award has Marisa Abela won?
She won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress for *Industry*.
Where did Marisa Abela study acting?
She studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and graduated in 2019.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marisa_Abela
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, major roles, and BAFTA Television Award.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3312312/
    Supports: Born in Brighton, RADA graduation, early acting credits, and notable screen roles.
  3. Screen Dollars — https://screendollars.com/celebrity/marisa-abela/
    Supports: Birthplace, family background, and roles including *Industry* and *Back to Black*.
  4. Radio Times — https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/marisa-abela-profile-age-instagram-explained/
    Supports: Career breakthrough with *Industry* and role in *Back to Black*.
  5. Amazon Prime Video — https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Marisa-Abela/amzn1.dv.gti.6e39b508-674a-4473-82df-0b7b0b8477ff/
    Supports: Born in Brighton and known for *Industry*, *Cobra*, and *Rogue Agent*.