Eva-Jane Willis is a South African-born actress who has recently gained attention for her role as Europol Agent Megan “Smitty” Garretson in the CBS spin-off series FBI: International. The show follows a team of elite agents who travel the world to solve crimes and protect American citizens abroad. Willis plays Smitty, a tech-savvy and witty agent who provides intelligence and support to the team.
Wiki/Bio, Birthday
| Name | Eva-Jane Willis |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1991 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birth Place | South Africa |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years Active | 2007-present |
| Spouse | Tom Riley (m. 2019) |
| Children | Olive (b. 2020) |
| Parents | Ian Gabriel (father) Eileen Willis (mother) |
| Education | Mountview Theatre School Drama Centre London |
| Awards | Laurence Olivier Bursary Award (2014) |
| Social Links | Instagram- @evajanewillis IMDB- @nm550640 Facebook- Will Update Homepage: Wiki Bio Star |
Parents Name, Background
Eva-Jane Willis was born in South Africa to Eileen Willis and film director Ian Gabriel, who is known for his acclaimed film Four Corners, South Africa’s selection for Best Foreign Film nomination for the 86th Academy Awards in 2014. She moved with her mother and sister to live in North London at age 4, where she developed a passion for acting.
As a child, Willis trained part-time at Mountview Theatre School, where she was spotted by casting agents for the BBC and landed her first minor role in the television series Grange Hill. She went on to gain more screen experience in various adverts and music videos before landing her first leading role in a feature film by iDream productions in 2007.
She decided to accept the offer and defer her degree at London Metropolitan University. She completed the film and went on to accept another lead in the feature Highgate Vampire, alongside actress Vanessa Kirby. However, the film’s development never progressed beyond the initial pilot. She decided to undertake professional actor training and auditioned for Drama Centre London, where she was offered one of the five female places on the three-year BA Acting course. While there, she was nominated for the Carlton Hobbs Award and won the first prize Laurence Olivier Bursary Award, for her rendition of Celia in The Philanthropist by Christopher Hampton, and Lady Percy in Henry IV: Part 2.
Height, Weight
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Weight: Unknown
- Eye color: Blue
- Body measurements: 32-28-34
- Skin color: White
- Hair color: Blonde
- Shoe size: Unknown
Eva-Jane Willis Career Highlights
After graduating from Drama Centre London, Eva-Jane Willis began to appear in various TV shows and films, both in the UK and internationally. Some of her notable credits include:
- Humans (2015): A sci-fi drama series that explores the impact of synthetic humans on society. Willis played a girl in a café in one episode.
- Maigret (2016): A crime drama series based on the novels by Georges Simenon, starring Rowan Atkinson as the titular detective. She played Marthe Jusserand, a young woman who is involved in a murder case, in one episode.
- ChickLit (2016): A comedy film about four men who write a chick-lit novel under a female pseudonym. She played Brigitte, a French journalist who interviews the authors.
- Uncle (2017): A comedy series about an out-of-work musician who forms an unlikely bond with his nephew. Eva-Jane played Dragon Tattoo Lady, a love interest of the protagonist, in one episode.
- Girls Don’t Cry (2017): A short film about a group of women who rob a bank. She played Jackie, one of the robbers.
- This Is the One (2017): A short film that Eva-Jane Willis also co-produced and co-directed. It is a romantic comedy about a couple who meet on a dating app.
- La Merde (2018): A short film that won several awards at international film festivals. It is a dark comedy about a woman who tries to sell her feces online. She played the lead role of the woman.
- 52 Story Minutes (2018): A TV series that features a different story every minute. She played Jane, a woman who is trapped in a lift with a stranger, in one episode.
- Gangs of London (2020): A crime drama series that depicts the power struggles among various gangs in London. Willis played Natalie, a member of the Wallace family, in two episodes.
- London Files (2022): A TV series that follows a team of journalists who investigate various mysteries and scandals in London. Eva-Jane played Catherine, a reporter who is involved in a dangerous affair, in six episodes.
- The Power (2023): A TV series based on the novel by Naomi Alderman, that imagines a world where women develop the ability to emit electric shocks. Willis played Sister Bianca, a nun who leads a rebellion against the patriarchy, in four episodes.
- FBI: International (2022-2024): A TV series that is a spin-off of the FBI franchise, that follows a team of elite agents who travel the world to solve crimes and protect American citizens abroad. Eva-Jane plays Europol Agent Megan “Smitty” Garretson, a tech-savvy and witty agent who provides intelligence and support to the team.
Net Worth
| Year | Net Worth |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1 Million |
| 2022 | $1.5 Million (estimated) |
| 2023 | $2 Million (estimated) |
Eva-Jane Willis Marriage, and Engagement Information
Eva-Jane Willis is married to actor and writer Tom Riley (Unconfirmed), whom she met while working on The Journey in 2016. They got engaged in 2018 and tied the knot in 2019 in a private ceremony in London. They have a daughter named Olive, who was born in 2020. They currently live in Los Angeles, where they moved for Willis’ role in FBI: International. They are both animal lovers and have two dogs, a Labrador named Maggie and a French bulldog named Gilbert.
Why You Should Watch Her?
Eva-Jane Willis is a talented and versatile actress who can play a range of roles, from comedy to drama, from historical to futuristic. She has a charming and charismatic presence on screen and a natural flair for delivering witty and engaging dialogue. She is also a rising star who is making a name for herself in the international TV and film industry and is likely to appear in more exciting and diverse projects in the future. If you are a fan of crime, thriller, sci-fi, or comedy genres, you should definitely check out her work and follow her career.
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