Neassa Bennett

Revision as of 18:51, 23 September 2023 by Transnapastain (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Neassa Bennett
Neassa Benitez.jpg
Born
Neassa Justina Heelan

(1995-01-16) January 16, 1995 (age 29)
Coalla, Temuair
NationalityAisling
CitizenshipNo1
OccupationActress
Years active2012 -
Notes
1: Denotes if individual is a citizen (yes) or subject (no) of the Empire. For more details regarding citizenship see here

Neassa Bennett is a Aisling actress. She is considered one of Temuair's premier scream queens and is best known for her role as Ailís in the Revelations Series, a four part movie series. The final movie of the series, Reconciliations, will be released in November of 2020.

Early life

Neassa Bennett was born on January 16, 1995 in Coalla, located in southern Temuair outside of Dinsmar. Her parents were killed in a car accident when she was 7. She had no surviving relatives and was declared a ward of the state. She was placed in the state run Alcala Girls School from age 8 until she was adopted at age 16 by Ángel and Amalia Bennett. During her time at the Alcala Girls School, Neassa was described as an extremely introverted and shy child, who did not often interact with the other children. In a 2010 interview with StarLine, Neassa reflects that her solitary upbringing might be the reason why she was attracted to work as a horror movie actress. "I was very much in myself as a child, but I had a very vivid imagination. The Alcala School was very old, and frankly very creepy. I can remember wandering the halls and basements alone at night, and being very creeped out...but also enjoying it. I think I'm drawn to being scared...and I think that's why I'm so good at being creepy."

After she was adopted by the Bennett family, her name was legally changed from Heelan to Bennett.

Career

Benitez received her first acting role at 17, portraying high school senor Nina Benson alongside Irena Connally in the 2012 production Study Hell.

She is best known for her role as malevolent spirit Ailís in the horror movie series Reconciliations

Neassa Bennett starred in her first full length movie outside of the horror genre when she was cast as Ailís in the 2022 comedy drama Girls Just Want To Have Fun. The movie tells the story of four high school students who are bullied by their peers for their enjoyment of electronic dance music. The girls decide to persuade EDM artist Adelaide, who is portrayed by herself in the film, to preform at their senior year prom, and embark on a road trip to Fife to meet the star. Also staring Kinley Quinn, Julie Miskell, and adult entertainer Ciara Canton in her first mainstream role, the movie received mixed reviews from audiences, and was a marginal success.

Personal life

Neassa currently resides outside of Abel, in northern Temuair.

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Study Hell Nina Benson
2013 Beckons Iza
2013 Revelations Ailís
2015 Resurrections
2017 Repercussions
2019 Reconciliations
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Girls Just Want To Have Fun Ailís

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Work Outcome
2012 StarLine Nenos Choice Award Best Supporting Actress Study Hell Won
2013
StarLine Movie Awards Outstanding Cast Performance Shared with: <a lot of people> Revelations Won
Onyx Awards Best Actress in an Horror Movie Revelations Won
Ron Vermello Horror Festival Awards Revelations Won