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Maria Olsen (born July 22, 1966) is a South African film producer and actress known for her many roles in horror films. These include Paranormal Activity 3 , [1] The Lords of Salem , [2] Gore Orphanage , and Starry Eyes . [3]
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- July 22, 1966 (age 57), East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- 2005–present
Maria Olsen is a versatile and prolific performer in horror and genre films, such as Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Paranormal Activity 3, and Lords of Salem. She also owns MOnsterworks66, a production company that produces features and shorts, and has won four awards for her work.
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Ha! I always get asked this question, and I always refuse to answer it as I don’t want to play favorites! I will, however, give you this list of projects that I particularly enjoyed for one reason or another: — I Spit On Your Grave Deja Vu – It was an absolute joy working with the team responsible for bringing us the original 1978 cult classic I Sp...
I think that, for the longest time, women haven’t really been taken seriously in the genre in behind-the-camera positions. Almost every horror film worth its salt has a lovely leading lady, but when the time comes for women to write, direct, DP, produce etc, there are far fewer opportunities (although this DOES appear to be changing for the better!...
I’ve been blessed to have several feature films released over the last few months: Krampus: Origins in November, All The Creatures Were Stirring in December and now Painkillers in January. I can’t wait to see what February has to bring, and I’m hoping it’s news about ISOYGDV! Also, Beast of Our Fathers, The Sunday Night Slaughter and Ghost in the G...
I’ve given this advice out before, but I think it bears repeating: If you think you MAY want a career in acting, then don’t do it — choose something else instead BUT If you CANNOT LIVE without acting, then don’t ever let anything get in the way of your goals!
Learn about Maria Olsen's career, challenges, and projects in the horror genre. She talks about her roles in I Spit On Your Grave Deja Vu, African Gothic, and more.
Maria Olsen is a South African-born actress and producer who has appeared in films such as Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Paranormal Activity 3 and Lords of Salem. She owns MOnsterworks66, a production company that makes horror features, and is the 8th great-granddaughter of Rembrandt van Rijn.
Maria Olsen is known for her roles in Percy Jackson, Paranormal Activity, American Horror Story and more. She has also won awards, directed films and founded MOnsterworks66 production company.
Maria Olsen is a South African-born actress and producer who has appeared in over 200 films and TV shows, including Paranormal Activity 3, The Lords of Salem, American Horror Story and more. She shares her acting career, producing experience, writing projects and personal life in this interview with PopHorror.
Oct 1, 2012 · Maria Olsen: I spent my childhood watching wonderful actresses like Kathleen Turner, Jane Fonda and Sigourney Weaver playing iconic roles on screen. Every time I came out of the cinema – or, as we in South Africa used to call it, the bioscope – I wanted to be whatever the actress had played. If I watched Fonda in Agnes of God, I wanted to ...
