Naomi Scott (born 6 May 1993)[1] is a British actress and singer. She starred as Kimberly Hart, the Pink Ranger, in the 2017 Power Rangers film, co-starred as Maddy Shannon in the science fiction drama series Terra Nova, and starred as Mohini "Mo" Banjaree in the Disney Channel original film Lemonade Mouth and as Megan in the TV series Life Bites. In 2015 Scott was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.

She came to international recognition when she played Princess Jasmine in the 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin.[2] In July 2018, Sony Pictures Entertainment confirmed that Scott will star as one of the three lead 'Angels' in the new 2019 Elizabeth Banks directed reboot film of Charlie's Angels, along with Kristen Stewart and Ella Balinska.

Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 5 Discography 5.1 Extended plays 5.2 Singles 5.3 Other appearances 5.4 Music videos 6 Awards and nominations 7 Notes 8 References 9 External links Early life

Scott was born in Hounslow, London.[3] Her mother, Usha, born in Uganda and of Gujarati Indian descent, immigrated to England at a young age, while her father, Christopher, is of English descent.[3][4][5] Scott also has an older brother, Joshua.[6] Both her parents are pastors at the Bridge Church, Woodford in Redbridge, North East London.[7] Scott has participated in missionary and outreach work.[4] She also attended Davenant Foundation School in Loughton, Essex.

Career

Scott began her singing career with the Bridge Church Youth Band. She attended Davenant Foundation School and performed regularly in school musicals and drama productions. She was later discovered by British pop singer Kéllé Bryan from the girl group Eternal, who signed her as a client. She went to work with British songwriters and producers Xenomania.[4]

Her first major acting role was a Disney Channel UK series Life Bites. In 2010, she was cast as Mohini "Mo" Banjaree in the 2011 Disney Channel original film Lemonade Mouth, her first role in an American production.[8] That same year, she was cast as Maddy Shannon, in the science-fiction series Terra Nova which premiered in September 2011 on Fox.[9] The series was not renewed for a second season.[10] In 2013, Scott appeared in the music video for the song "Hurricane", by her Lemonade Mouth co-star Bridgit Mendler. In August 2014, she independently released her debut EP Invisible Division.[11] Scott was cast as Ryoko in Ridley Scott's The Martian. She filmed her scenes but they were removed from the final cut.[12] Screen International selected Scott as one of their 2015 Stars of Tomorrow. In October 2015, she was cast in a co-leading role as Kimberly Hart, the Pink Ranger, in Power Rangers (2017), the film adaptation of the TV series of the same name. The film was released on 24 March 2017, and earned Scott her first Teen Choice Award nomination.[13] In July 2017, Scott was cast as Princess Jasmine in a live-action remake of Aladdin.[14][15]

In July 2018, it was confirmed that Scott will star as one of the three lead 'Angels' in the new 2019 Elizabeth Banks directed reboot film of Charlie's Angels.[16]

Personal life

In June 2014, she married Ipswich Town footballer Jordan Spence after four years of dating and originally meeting at her parents' church.[17][18]

Filmography Film roles Year Title Role Notes 2015 The 33 Escarlette Sepulveda The Martian Ryoko Deleted scene; extended version only[19] 2017 Power Rangers Kimberly Hart / Pink Ranger 2019 Aladdin Princess Jasmine Charlie's Angels Elena Houghlin Post-production