Katrina Durden
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Katrina Durden

Katrina Durden is a British actress, martial artist, and stuntwoman, born on March 28, 1990, in Hendon, London. She hails from a family deeply rooted in the creative arts; her uncle is British actor Richard Durden. Katrina's passion for performance began at a young age, leading her to study at prestigious institutions such as the Sylvia Young Theatre School and the Moscow Arts Theatre. She also trained in dance, equestrianism, and languages, including Spanish and Russian. Before pursuing acting full-time, Katrina earned a degree in Sports Sciences and Human Performance from Brunel University in 2014. Her background in sports science has given her a profound understanding of the human body and its capabilities. Katrina's breakout role came as the antagonist Decapre in the 2015 web series Street Fighter: Resurrection. She further gained recognition for her role as the Blonde Zealot in Marvel's Doctor Strange (2016), where she showcased her martial arts skills alongside stars like Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton. Her filmography includes roles in Kick-Ass 2 (2013), London Boulevard (2010), I Am Vengeance: Retaliation (2020), The Take Down (2017), and Shadow and Bone (2021). She is also set to appear in the upcoming Red Sonja reboot and Amazon's Heads of State. Beyond acting, Katrina has worked as a fight choreographer and assistant fight coordinator for short films like Chameleon (2014), Kung Fu Darling (2015), Cible (2016), and The Academy (2017). She is also active on social media platforms, sharing her journey and inspiring others with her dedication to martial arts and performance.