| Taissa Farmiga Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6ΒΌ in |
| Weight | 54 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 17, 1994 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Hadley Klein |
Ever since she made her debut in her sister Vera Farmiga’s directorial debut, Taissa Farmiga has earned a reputation for being a horror drama specialist. She has been cast in various important roles in the popular horror TV series franchise American Horror Story.Β She was also cast in the lead role in the 2018 horror movie,Β The Nun.Β However, that doesn’t mean her skills are lacking in other genres. Her work in Ethan Hawke and John Travolta starrer western movie,Β In a Valley of Violence,Β has been highly praised.
Born Name
Taissa Farmiga
Nick Name
Taissa
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Readington, New Jersey, United States
Nationality
Education
Taissa Farmiga went to the public school until the 4th grade. Thereafter, she completed her education through homeschooling.
She has also taken American Sign Language classes for 4 years.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father –Β Michael Farmiga (Systems Analyst)
- Mother –Β Lubomyra Farmiga (School Teacher)
- Siblings –Β Victor Farmiga (Older Brother),Β Vera Farmiga (Older Sister) (Actress, Director, and Producer), Stephan Farmiga (Older Brother), Nadia Farmiga (Older Sister), Alexander Farmiga (Older Brother), LaryssaΒ Farmiga (Older Sister)
- Others –Β Theodor Spas (Paternal Grandfather), NadiaΒ Spas (Paternal Grandmother)
Manager
Taissa Farmiga is represented by New York-basedΒ Anonymous Content (Talent Management Company).
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6ΒΌ in or 168 cm
Weight
54 kg or 119 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Taissa Farmiga has dated –
- Hadley Klein (2014-Present) – Taissa started dating screenwriter and director, Hadley Klein in 2014. He made their relationship public by sharing a picture of them together on his Instagram account in October 2014. It was later speculated that they might have separated. But she posted a picture of them holding hands in May 2018 on her Instagram to pull all such speculation to bed. In November 2020, Taissa shared a picture on Instagram with him along with the caption “Married my best friend. 08.08.2020” and revealed that the couple had tied the knot on August 8, 2020.
Race / Ethnicity
White
She has Ukrainian ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
She has also given ‘blonde’ highlights a try.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Doe eyes
Brand Endorsements
In December 2012, Taissa Farmiga did modeling work forΒ Jason Wu‘s clothing line. The adverts were featured in Teen Vogue.
Best Known For
- Being cast in the role ofΒ Violet Harmon in the horror thriller TV series,Β American Horror Story: Murder House. She was then cast in the role ofΒ Zoe Benson inΒ American Horror Story: Coven. She hasΒ made appearances in both roles in Roanoke and ApocalypseΒ series of the American Horror Story franchise.
- Having played the lead role in the comedy movie,Β The Final Girls,Β which also had actresses, Malin Akerman and Nina Dobrev in important roles
- Being cast in the lead role of Sister Irene in the horror movie,Β The NunΒ (2018)
First Film
In 2011, she made her theatrical film debut in a minor role in the drama movie,Β Higher Ground.Β The movie was her older sister Vera Farmiga’s directorial debut. She was asked to play the younger version of her sister’s role.
First TV Show
In 2011, Taissa Farmiga made her first TV show appearance on the horror-thriller series, American Horror Story: Murder House.
Taissa Farmiga Favorite Things
- Outdoor ActivityΒ – Hiking and Snowboarding
- Movies – Ferris Bueller’s Day OffΒ (1986),Β Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindΒ (2004),Β Black SwanΒ (2010), InceptionΒ (2010)
Source – IMDb
Taissa Farmiga Facts
- Initially, she had no intentions of becoming an actress and instead, wanted to become an accountant. She was looking for universities when she was cast inΒ Higher Ground.Β
- She was persuaded to appear inΒ Higher GroundΒ by her sister Vera Farmiga, who had offered TaissaΒ a 2004 Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck if she agreed to work in the movie.
- The first-ever audition she did was for her role in American Horror StoryΒ and she managed to ace it in a single go.
- In her free time, she loves to play the guitar.
- She also considers herself an expert inΒ making origami cranes.
- When she was born, her mother was 45 years old. While her father had crossed the mark of 51 years.
- Her solid performance inΒ Higher GroundΒ helped her get a representation contract from the prestigiousΒ talent agency, ICM Partners.
- In 2016, she made her stage debut with theΒ Off-BroadwayΒ revival ofΒ Sam Shepard’s dramaΒ Buried Child. She was cast in an important role of Shelly.
Featured Image byΒ Taissa Farmiga / Instagram
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Last Updated: September 9, 2021 | Originally Published: September 5, 2018 | Source: Healthy Celeb
