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Marie-Sophie Nélisse (born March 27, 2000) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her Genie Award–winning performance in Monsieur Lazhar and for her portrayal of Liesel Meminger in the film adaptation of the novel The Book Thief. Nélisse was born in Windsor, Ontario, but moved to Montréal, Québec, with her family when she was four. She is of French Canadian descent. Besides her Genie Award for Monsieur Lazhar, she won a Jutra Award for her performance and a Young Artist Award nomination as Best Leading Young Actress in an International Feature Film. She also had roles in the film Ésimésac and in a Québec sitcom called Les Parent. Her sister is actress Isabelle Nélisse.
Follows the journey of Celaena Sardothien, an 18-year-old assassin in the ruthless Kingdom of Adarlan. After serving time in the brutal salt mines of Endovier, she is offered a chance at freedom by Crown Prince Dorian Havilliard and his Captain of the Guard, Chaol Westfall, if she can win a dangerous competition to become the King's personal assassin. As she fights for her life in a court filled with intrigue, hidden magic, and treacherous enemies, she uncovers a conspiracy that forces her to confront her own dark past and a destiny far greater than she imagined. As the series progresses, Celaena’s true identity as Aelin Galathynius, the lost Queen of Terrasen, is revealed, shifting the focus from survival to rebellion against a tyrannical regime. Over eight books—including a prequel anthology—she traverses the continent of Erilea to gather allies, embrace her forbidden magic, and fight against a rising ancient evil. The series culminates in a massive, high-stakes battle for the fate of the world, featuring, romance, heartbreak, and the ultimate reclamation of her throne.
