Sylvia Hoeks (; born 1 June 1983) is a Dutch actress and former model, best known internationally for her roles in Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018).
Early life and education Hoeks was raised in Maarheeze, North Brabant, Netherlands.
After finishing high school, she attended the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Besides her native Dutch, Hoeks speaks German, French and English and appears in productions made in those languages.
Career Hoeks was scouted by Elite Model Management at age 14. Her first job was a cover for Elle Girl, and she traveled Europe as a model for several years while attending high school.
Shortly after graduation from the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts, Hoeks had a main role in the Dutch TV film Staatsgevaarlijk. In 2005, Hoeks appeared as a mistress in the series Gooische Vrouwen and had a main role in the psychological thriller series Vuurzee.
Hoeks' breakthrough was in the Jos Stelling film Duska (2007). She won a Golden Calf (the Dutch equivalent of an Academy Award) for Best Supporting Actress for the role. She next played Julia in The Storm (2009), and the title role in Tirza (2010). Hoeks starred as Johanna van Heesch in The Gang of Oss in 2011, and as Elise in The Girl and Death in 2012. In 2013, she played Claire Ibbetson in the film The Best Offer, her first international role.
Hoeks starred in the Dutch TV drama series ("Blood relatives") from 2010 to 2014, as well as the Dutch TV thriller series ("Adultery") from 2011 to 2015.
Hoeks portrayed the replicant Luv in the 2017 science fiction film Blade Runner 2049. She trained with weights and in martial arts for six hours a day, six days a week before and during filming. Hoeks appeared as Lara in the Steven Quale action film Renegades. In February 2017, she was cast as Leigh in All the Devil's Men. In 2018, Hoeks played Lisbeth Salander's sister in the thriller The Girl in the Spider's Web, the sequel to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. In 2019–2022, Hoeks appeared as Queen Kane in the Apple TV+ drama series See, and since 2024 as Sigrid in Twilight of the Gods.
Also in 2024 Hoeks starred in Jordan Scott's thriller A Sacrifice. The film is produced by Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions and also stars Eric Bana and Sadie Sink. She will portray Anna Nicole Smith in the 2025 biographical film Hurricanna.
Filmography Film Year Title RoleNotes2005FrankieRumina2007DuskaThe Girl2008TiramisuVanessa2009The StormJulia2010TirzaTirza2011The Gang of OssJohanna van Heesch2012DebbieThe Girl and DeathElise2013The Best OfferClaire IbbetsonBros Before HosAnna2017Whatever HappensHannahBlade Runner 2049LuvRenegadesLara Simic2018All the Devil's MenLeighThe Girl in the Spider's WebCamilla Salander 2021Plan AAnna2024 A Sacrifice Nina It Doesn't Matter Executive producer 2025 Hurricanna Anna Nicole Smith Mother Sister Agnieszka 2027 Lords of War Post-production Seacole Florence Nightingale Post-production
Television Year Title RoleNotes2005StaatsgevaarlijkNicoletteTelevision film2005–2009Sonja LoomanMain role (24 episodes)2006Gooische VrouwenLucy4 episodes2009TaartmanTaraTelevision film2009–2013Ellie de Beer3 episodes2010–2014Antje ZwagerMain role (24 episodes)2011–2015Iris van Erkel-HoegaardeMain role (32 episodes)2016Berlin StationClaudia Gartner2 episodes2019–2022SeeQueen KaneMain role2024Twilight of the GodsSigridMain role, voice 2026 Ride or Die Ana 8 episodes
Awards 2007: Golden Calf for Best Supporting Actress for Duska 2009: Best Actress at the Festroia International Film Festival for The Storm 2011: Shooting Stars Award 2014: Sylvia Kristel Award 2017: IGN's Best of 2017 Award nomination for Best Supporting Performer in a Movie for Blade Runner 2049
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