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Diaana Babnicova (born 2009) is a British child actress. She began her career on the West End. On television, she is known for her roles in the Sky Kids series Little Darlings (2022) and the CBBC series The Famous Five (2023). Her films include Don't Breathe 2 (2021) and Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot (2024).

Early life and education

Babnicova was born to Ghanaian mother Sandra Frimpong and Slovak father Juraj Babnič. She has an older brother Denis. At age 10, Babnicova earned a scholarship to the Sylvia Young Theatre School. She previously trained at London Arts Academy (LAA).

Career

Babnicova made her professional stage debut alternating the role of Shonelle in the West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. That same year, she appeared in the music video for George Ezra's "Pretty Shining People". This was followed by her feature film debut the next year in the Netflix film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey as a young version of Anika Noni Rose's character. Babnicova then played Billie in the 2021 horror sequel Don't Breathe 2.

In 2022, Babnicova made her television debut as the lead character Sunset in the Sky Kids adaptation of Little Darlings and its companion series On Tour: Little Darlings. She also contributed to the Little Darlings soundtrack. She starred as George Barnard in the 2023 CBBC adaptation of The Famous Five. She then played Terri in Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, a film about foster care.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

• "Pretty Shining People" (2019), George Ezra

References

1. Pavelec, Martin (21 February 2021). "Diaana Babničová hrala s oscarovými hercami". My Orava (in Slovak). Retrieved 9 August 2024.
2. ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (15 November 2020). "Diaana: Ghanaian child stars in Hollywood Christmas movie Jingle Jangle (Video)". Yen. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
3. "I'd love to meet Bisa Kdei – Jingle Jangle star Diaana Babnicova". Adom. 18 February 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
4. Vale, Paul (15 July 2020). "The Stage/Sylvia Young Theatre School winner 2020". The Stage. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
5. London Arts Academy (26 September 2019). "We are so proud of LAA student Diaana Babnicova who is smashing it as 'Shonelle' in 'School of Rock', London, Drury Lane". Retrieved 9 August 2024.
6. "Diaana Babnicova". TresA Magazine. 2 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
7. "School of Rock – The Musical". Official London Theatre. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
8. Brown, Dwight (16 November 2020). "'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey' is a nice, magical surprise". Philadelphia Tribune. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
9. Tyler, Adrienne. "Don't Breathe 2 New Cast & Returning Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
10. "Diaana Babnicova". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
11. Molina-Whyte, Lidia (26 January 2022). "Jacqueline Wilson's Little Darlings coming to Sky with Lemar and Jamelia". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
12. Cormack, Morgan (24 May 2024). "The Famous Five cast: Full list of characters in BBC TV series". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
13. Conlan, Tara (8 December 2023). "'Something magical': the Famous Five are back – thanks to a hyperviolent director". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
14. Kennedy, Lisa (4 July 2024). "'Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot' Review: Inspirational Drama Looks to Faith as a Healing Force for Foster Care". Variety. Retrieved 9 August 2024.

External links

• Diaana Babnicova at IMDb

• 2009 births
• Alumni of the Sylvia Young Theatre School
• British child actresses
• Black British actresses
• English people of Ghanaian descent
• English people of Slovak descent
• Living people