Peta Wilson is an Australian model and actress. She started her career as a model. Peta Wilson is popularly known for acting in “La Femme Nikita.”
It is an action drama TV series based on the French film “Nikita,” developed by Joel Surnow. She was born in Sydney on 18 November 1970 (age 52 years as of 2022).
Peta Wilson made his debut with the film “The Sadness Of Sex” (1995), where she worked as the ‘Girl of his dreams.’ She worked in many more movies like “Naked Jane,” “Loser,” “One of Our Own,” and more.
Peta also worked in many TV shows like “Women Unknown,” “Strangers,” “Highlander,” “Vanishing Point,” and more. Keep reading this post to learn more about her Wiki, Biography, Height, Weight, Personal Life, Family, Boyfriend, and more.
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Peta Gia Wilson |
| Nickname | Peta |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 18 November, 1970 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 52 Years |
| Birthplace | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Hometown | Australia |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Ethnicity | N/A |
| School | All-girp Catholic School |
| Collage/University | Southern Cross Catholic College |
| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Swimming, Scuba Diving, Gardening, Painting, Yoga |
| Tattoo | N/A |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 178 in meters- 1.78 in feet inches- 5'10" |
| Weight | in kilograms- 59 kg in pounds- 130 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Body Measurements | 34-25-33 |
| Career | |
| Debut | TV Show: Women Undone (1996) Movie: The Sadness of Sex (1995) |
| Awards & Achievements | 1) Gemini Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (Nominated, in 1998) 2) OFTA Television Awards for Best Actress in a Cable Series (Nominate, in 1998) 3) Saturn Awards for Best Genre TV Actress (Nominated, in 1998) 4) Gemini Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (Nominated, in 1999) 5) Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actress (Nominated, in 2003) |
| Relationships & Affairs | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Husband Name | Damian Harris (1997-2002) |
| Ex-Boyfriends Name | • Damian Harris (1997-2002) • Mick Jagger (1990) • Russel Crowe (2000-2001) • Dan Wyllie (2005-2007) • Aaron Jeffrey (2007-2008) |
| Family | |
| Childrens | Son: Marlow Harris |
| Parents | Father- Darcy Wilson Mother- Karlene White Wilson |
| Siblings | Brother- Rob Wilson |
| Favourite Things or Like/Dislike | |
| Favourite Actors | Roy Dupuis |
| Favourite Actresses | Alberta Watson |
| Favourite Destination | Paris |
| Favourite Colour | Pink, Brown |
| Income | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $10 million USD |
| Social Media | |
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Early Life & Biography
Peta Wilson was born into an Australian family in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. She is a Hollywood actress. She was born on 18 November 1970 as Peta Gia Wilson.
Her mother, Karlene White Wilson, worked as a caterer in the Australian Army after working in a hospital. Her father, Darcy Wilson, is a former warrant officer of the Australian Army. Peta has a brother named Rob. In 1982 her parents were separated.
Due to her father’s work, she spent little time in New South Wales. She continually changed her housing and places for her father’s work. Peta completed her schooling at an all-girls Catholic School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Peta has loved fashion since childhood and wanted to become a model. She moved to the United States in 1991 to become a model. Peta enrolled at the Actors Circle Theatre in Los Angeles in 1991.
Education
Peta completed her schooling at an all-girls Catholic School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, but there is no other information about her academic life.
Family
Peta Wilson belongs to an Australian family. Her father’s name is Darcy Wilson, and her mother’s is Karlene White Wilson. Peta has a brother named Rob; he is five years younger than Peta.
Relationship, Girlfriend, and Affairs
Pata’s ex-partner’s name is Damian Harris, and they separated in 2002. Peta Wilson and Damian Harris have a son named Marlowe, born in 2002.
Career
She started her career as a model in Europe and Australia. Initially, Peta didn’t get prominent roles. She worked as a guest appearance in some movies like ‘Naked Jane’ in 1995, ‘Loser’ in 1996, ‘One of Our Own’ in 1997.
Peta made his debut with the film ‘The Sadness Of Sex’ in 1995. Later she worked in many more movies like Gardens of the Night, Beautiful, Errand Boy, Somewhere, Liberator, Dutch Kills, and more.
In 2000 Peta worked in the movie ‘Mercy’, acting as Vickie Kittrie. The film was directed by Damian Harris, Produced By Elie Samaha, Andrew Stevens, and Amedeo Ursini, and the production company was ‘Franchise Pictures.’ The movie was released on 11 February 2000.
Peta acted as Mina Harker in the movie ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentleman’ in 2003. Stephen Norrington directed the film, Distributed by 20th Century Fox, and the release date was 11 July 2003 (United States), and 17 October 2014 (United Kingdom).
In 2006 Peta worked in another movie named ‘Superman Returns,’ where she acted as Bobbie Faye. It is an American superhero film directed by Bryan Singer, Produced by Bryan Singer, Gilbert Adler, and Jon Peters.
Peta made her TV debut with the show ‘Women Undone’ in 1996. After that, she worked in many more TV shows like Strangers, Highlander, Vanishing Point, Other People, Jonny Zero, Malibu Shark Attack, and more.
Although she made her TV debut with the show ‘Women Undone’, she became famous after she did ‘La Femme Nikita’ in 1997, she played the lead role of Nikita. It is an action drama television series produced by Jamie Paul Rock.
Interesting Facts about Peta Wilson
- Peta Wilson’s birthplace is Sydney, but she spent many years in Papua New Guinea for her father’s work.
- When she was in Papua New Guinea, she got sick with Malaria, but Peta maintained a healthy lifestyle and was involved in sports when she recovered.
- In 1982 when her parents divorced, Peta moved to her grandparents.
- In 1997 Peta Married Damian Harris, but after five years, they were divorced.
- Peta and Damian have a son named Marlow, who was born in 2002. Peta is very attached to her son Marlow.
- Peta Wilson took part in the International Film Festival in Moscow.
- She was selected for the lead role in ‘La Femme Nikita’ by 200 actresses for her deep voice and stunning looks.
- Peta created a brand of underclothes named ‘Willy Wilson’ in Los Angeles.
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