Taissa Farmiga, an American actress, was born on August 17, 1994 in a family of Ukrainian immigrants. Farmiga Mikhail - father - a system computer analyst. Mother - Farmiga Love - a teacher in high school. In addition to Taissa, the family had six more children. The elder sister - Vera Farmiga, a film actress - will subsequently play a decisive role in the fate of our heroine. The age difference between the sisters was significant, because Vera is 21 years older.
Taissa and her older sister
About becoming an actress, Taissa Farmiga, growth which was only 165 cm, did not dream, she devoted all her strength to study. From first to fourth grade, the girl attended classes at school, and then continued her studies at home. When Taissa was 17 years old, she had a conversation with her older sister. Vera Farmiga is a successful film actress, she already had about 30 films at that time, and in 2010 she was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the film "I would be in heaven." Her character, young beautiful woman Alex Goran, is the mistress of the main character Ryan Bingham, played by George Clooney.
First role
The success of the older sister did not leave Taissa indifferent, and when Vera invited her to participate in the filming of "This Dark World", the girl agreed. Vera Farmiga, among other things, was the director of the film, the film became her directorial debut. The role of Taissa was inconspicuous, but the sevente-year-old girl was so impressed with the creative atmosphere of the set, meeting with professional actors and a sense of responsibility for her work that she did not hesitate to decide to become an actress.
In her decision, Taissa strengthened herself after "This Dark World" was shown at the Sundance Film Festival, and she saw herself on the big screen. After that, the aspiring actress starred in another film of her older sister - "Heaven and Earth", in which she played the young Corin Walker, the role is almost episodic, but Taissa tried to perform it as best as possible.
Horror movie
Then Taissa Farmiga took part in the television series American Horror Story, the first season of which began at that time. The actress was to play the daughter of the protagonist Ben Harmon. Her character, Violet Harmon, revolves in a cycle of events, sometimes inexplicable, and for the most part simply terrible. Ghosts, ghosts and a killer maniac, according to documents, located in a psychiatric hospital, but in fact walking around at large, are the main characters in the picture.
In the second season, Taissa Farmiga did not participate, and in the third she played Zoe Benson, one of the many witches persecuted by church ministers. 300 years after the Salem witch trial, during which 20 of them were hanged and 200 were imprisoned, the persecution of evil spirits began again. To save themselves, young witches go to New Orleans, where they are promised a shelter in a special school. There they must be taught to defend themselves. Young Zoe has some kind of secret, but she cannot share her secret with others. Soon, the Supreme Witch Fiona arrives, brilliantly played by actress Jessica Lang.
Crime theme
In 2012, Taissa Farmiga starred in a film called Elite Society. The director of the film is Sofia Coppola, she is also a screenwriter and producer. The film was screened at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. The plot is based on the real events of 2009, when a group of young people, fans of some famous Hollywood stars, began to rob them at home, taking advantage of the lack of owners. Then the victims of the raiders were: Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, Audrina Patridge, Megan Fox and other occupants of houses in the Hollywood Hills.
The robberies were of a fundamental nature: only branded items were stolen, very expensive and exclusive. "We can't buy Louboutin shoes, but we can steal it!" - such was the leitmotif of thieves. None of them pursued the goal of profit, the whole action resembled a theatrical production, but they had to answer seriously, in the Supreme Court. Many of the victims did not file an application, and prosecutors were in difficulty. In the end, the whole thing ended in peace, however, after the return of the values to their rightful owners. In total, the film "Elite Society" had ten participants, the character of Taissa Farmiga - a girl named Sam, who became famous along with everyone.
Teamwork
In 2013, Vera Farmiga and Taissa Farmiga starred in the movie Middleton, directed by Adam Rogers. Vera played the main female role, Edith Martin, and Taissa was played by Audrey Martin, her daughter. The plot focuses on George Hartman and Edith, who arrange their children in college. A passing acquaintance gradually develops into a feeling.
First major role
In the same year, Taissa Farmiga starred in the movie Psychic 2: The Labyrinths of the Mind, directed by Jorge Dorado. The picture tells about extrasensory perception. The main character Anna is a shy girl, but this is only an outward impression, she may well turn out to be a ruthless killer. John, who has supernatural powers, is trying to clarify the situation, but not everything succeeds.
Prospects
The last film starring Taissa Farmig is the Jameson tape directed by Trevor White. She was released in 2014. Films with Taissa Farmigoy are not numerous, considering her young age, but many new roles are expected in the future. The role of the actress has not yet fully formed, but she has already comprehended all the wisdom of filming in horror films. Taissa Farmiga, whose biography is ready to replenish with new pages, is improving in acting.