Age, Biography and Wiki
Marisa Abela is currently 28 years old. Her early life was marked by exposure to the arts, with her father, Angelo Abela, being of Maltese and Libyan descent, and her mother, Caroline Gruber, having Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry from Poland and Russia. She has an older brother, Jack Abela.
Abela's breakthrough came with her role as Yasmin in the BBC Two/HBO drama series Industry (2020–present), where she portrayed an ambitious investment banker. This role led to her winning the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress and a recent BAFTA TV Award for Best Leading Actress in 2025. She is also known for her roles in COBRA (2020) and Back to Black (2024), where she played Amy Winehouse, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
| Occupation | Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 7 December 1996 |
| Age | 28 Years |
| Birth Place | Brighton, East Sussex, England |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Marisa Abela stands at 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) tall. However, her weight and other measurements are not publicly available.
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is limited information available regarding Marisa Abela's personal relationships. She keeps her romantic life private, focusing more on her professional career.
Her father is of Maltese and Libyan descent, and her mother's Ashkenazi Jewish ancestors immigrated from Poland and Russia. They divorced when Abela was four years old.
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Net Worth
Marisa Abela's net worth is not publicly disclosed, but her recent success in major projects like Industry and Back to Black, along with her upcoming roles, suggests a significant increase in her earnings.
Social Network
Marisa Abela can be found on Instagram under the handle @marisaabela_, where she shares updates about her life and career.
Education
Abela attended Roedean School on a drama scholarship and took drama classes at the Theatre Workshop. Initially planning to study History and Law at UCL, she decided to pursue acting instead. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2019.
With her talent and dedication to her craft, Marisa Abela continues to make waves in the acting world, both in film and television, and is anticipated to have a bright future in the industry.
She attended Roedean School on a drama scholarship and took drama classes with the Theatre Workshop. She initially intended to study History and Law at UCL and become a human rights lawyer, but changed her mind last minute and decided to pursue acting instead. She went on to graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2019.
