Marie Avgeropoulos
Marie Avgeropoulos is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Octavia Blake in the post-apocalyptic drama series “The 100.” Her career began with several minor roles in television and film, but it was her portrayal of Octavia that catapulted her into the spotlight, earning her critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.
Avgeropoulos’s body of work spans both television and film. She made her screen debut in the 2009 film “I Love You, Beth Cooper” and gained further attention with her role in the action film “The Day.” On television, her credits include a recurring role on “Cult” and guest appearances on shows such as “Supernatural” and “Eureka.” However, it is her work on “The 100,” which ran for seven seasons, that stands as her most prominent and enduring role.
Throughout her career, Avgeropoulos has worked alongside a diverse array of talent. She shared the screen with Hayden Panettiere in “I Love You, Beth Cooper,” and with Shawn Ashmore in “The Day.” On “The 100,” she worked closely with actors such as Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Lindsey Morgan, and Thomas McDonell. Her guest appearances have seen her acting with Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles on “Supernatural,” and with Colin Ferguson on “Eureka.” Additionally, she has worked with directors like Chris Columbus and Douglas Aarniokoski.
Avgeropoulos’s performance in “The 100” earned her a nomination for a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy.