MAYA
LARHOLM
About Me
I have wanted to act since before I could talk.
That sound funny? Well, it’s true. From the age of 3 to the age of 7, I couldn’t talk. I stopped talking to everyone except my immediate family. I don’t know why. I just did. This condition is called Selective Mutism. It’s an anxiety disorder which meant I was too scared to talk.
I am currently attending Arts1 Sixth Form College doing a Level 3 BTEC in Acting. In addition, I still go to drama classes at Bodens College of Performing Arts once a week and have attended general drama lessons since I was 6. So even when I couldn’t talk, I would act. It may not have been quite as effective, but it worked for me!
I started my career as a TV and Film extra. I am proud to have worked on a huge variety of Films and TV shows including Christopher Robin, Call the Midwife, Motherland, Heartstopper and many more.
One thing that all the directors I have worked with have said about me is that I’m incredibly easy to direct. I do what I’m asked the first time and I usually nail it. I’ve been told that I act very naturally, and I play “real” extremely well.
If you need a young girl as a principal in your Film/TV Show/Theatre production or you need to cast a daughter, a sister or friend, then I’m your girl! Invite me in for an audition!
Obviously, I’m at the very beginning of my career, however I’m very proud to have played both Sally and Mimi at The Wyndham’s Theatre, West End, in a Tom Stoppard play, Leopoldstadt. The fact it won TWO Olivier Awards is just the icing on the cake!
The play was cut short by Covid-19 in March 2020 but I’m pleased to say that I’ve had many more experiences since this.
I was born in Germany on the 2 June 2008 in a little town called Bielefeld. When I was a year old, my family moved to Denmark which is where my father comes from and then when I was two, they moved again to the UK, which is where my mother is from. I have dual nationality and I am also bilingual! Interesting fact: My Far (the name I call my dad) has only ever spoken to me in Danish!
In my spare time, when I’m not in acting classes, I enjoy roller skating, roller blading, ice skating and swimming. I also love horse riding and horse jumping and try to go whenever I have a free weekend. I also work at the stables as often as possible. My friends are very important to me too and hanging out with them is a huge priority.
I have four Ragdoll cats and a dog who I love completely and totally. Especially Gyph (one of the ragdolls – as I am his human!). He comes to bed and sleeps with me every night. He’s one of my best friends.
What else can I tell you about me?
My favourite colour is baby blue, favourite food is a yoghurt that you can only get in Denmark. It’s made from pear and banana and is deeeeeliiiiiicious!
Oh and I’m autistic. I left this until last as quite frankly, it’s irrelevant. I mask all day; every day and it’s given me the gift of acting. I’m actually very grateful.
This is near the beginning of my career and I would love it if you would join me on this journey? Please follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.