Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1992-03-09
- Born Place: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Also Known As:
Alexandra Essoe
Alex Essoe
Alex Essoe is a Canadian actress born on March 9, 1992, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Raised in Toronto from the age of 12, she was inspired by her mother, a stage actress, to pursue a career in acting. Essoe began her acting journey in high school, taking on roles such as Medea, and later trained in acting schools in Toronto, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. She made her industry debut in 2008, appearing in short films and TV shows like Reaper and Free to Go. Essoe is best known for her work in the horror genre. Her breakout role came in 2014 with the film Starry Eyes, where she portrayed Sarah, a young actress who undergoes a disturbing transformation. She continued to build her reputation in horror with roles in Midnighters (2017), Doctor Sleep (2019), and The Pope's Exorcist (2023), where she played Julia Vasquez . She has also collaborated with director Mike Flanagan on several projects, including The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Midnight Mass (2021), and The Midnight Club (2022). In addition to her acting career, Essoe has worked as a producer and writer. She co-wrote and produced the 2019 film Homewrecker, in which she also starred . Essoe's diverse talents and dedication to her craft have made her a prominent figure in contemporary horror cinema.
