In the history of world cinema, there are the most incredible stories. The young and popular actress Kaya Scodelario suffered from dyslexia in her childhood. However, this did not prevent her from becoming a prominent figure in the profession.
Starting conditions
At birth, Kaya Scodelario received a different surname. The now famous actress was born on March 13, 1992. At that time, the family lived in London. The father, one hundred percent British, abandoned his wife and young child. The girl remained in the arms of her mother, who was born in Brazil, who had to work hard and hard. Scodelario is the mother's maiden name. The house was fluent in both English and Portuguese.
When Kaya went to school, she was diagnosed with dyslexia. This is not a disease, but a consequence of insufficient development of mental functions. With age, this pathology disappears, but in childhood and adolescence it causes serious trouble. The girl did not dream of becoming an actress. After a detailed discussion with her mother and loved ones, she decided to attend a theater studio. On stage, you don't have to read tests from sight, but only say monologues.
Professional activity
From the age of eight, Kaya began attending a drama studio regularly. With a great desire, she played a variety of roles in children's performances on the school stage. It is interesting to note that by the age of thirteen, the aspiring actress already had an agent who was looking for suitable roles. Scodelario's professional career began at the age of fourteen. A large-scale casting was held in the television studio for the recruitment of performers for the youth series "Skins".
According to the selection results, it turned out that Kaya is the youngest applicant who has not yet completed her school education. This did not become an obstacle to participating in the project. In the first issues, she represented a supporting person. But she represented so convincingly and talentedly that in the final episodes she turned into one of the main characters. The series lasted more than six years on the screen. Kaya was noticed and began to be invited to feature films.
Essays on personal life
In a short time, Kaya Scodelario gained the necessary experience for an actress to participate in the filming. In the fantastic action films "Clash of the Titans" and "Luna 2012", the actress has already demonstrated the highest class of professionalism. Simultaneously with the "production process", personal life was arranged. The first experience of the relationship turned out to be negative. Love has not stood the test of time.
The short biography says that the actress is married to Benjamin Walker. The husband and wife formalized their relationship in 2014. A couple of years later, they had a son. The spouses continue their professional activities, adjusted for family concerns. So far, everything is going well.
