Who is the main actress in "Supergerl"?

The last few years, movies are very popular, as well as serials about superheroes. Did not become an exception to the "Supergerl" multi-series. Actress Melissa Benoist, a female lead, became recognizable after the release of the series.

Melissa in the "Supergerl"

Benoist got the role of the central heroine, a young girl named Kara Zor-El. Fans of the series are amazed at how the actress played in "Supergerl". Three seasons of history have passed, but fans of the project still continue to admire the talent of Melissa. The number of fans of the multi-series only grows.

We remind you that in the series "Supergirl" actress first appeared as an ordinary girl, whose plans do not have any protection of the world. She works for a large publishing company as Personal Assistant Kat Grand, owner of several magazines. Previously, she had a goal - she had to protect her cousin Cal-El, who was sent to the Earth by the baby. Kara flew after him at the age of thirteen.

However, due to the explosion on Krypton, the girl's native planet, the capsule lost its course and entered the phantom zone. Fortunately, Kara did get to Earth, but at that time Kal-Elu was already twenty-four. He became Superman and no longer needed protection. He settled his cousin in the house of scientists who once helped him. All childhood heroine actress "Supergerl" held in the city of Nashnal City. Soon she got used to a new family and did not feel like a stranger anymore.

Kara felt that one protector would be enough for the Earth, so she hid her abilities. However, when her foster sister began to be in danger, the girl could no longer stand aside. Alex was going to another city, but one of the aircraft's engines refused. A terrible accident prevented Kara - she literally straightened the plane and prevented the collision.

Benoist also starred in other superhero bands as a superhero. She appeared in the multi-series "Flash", "Arrow" and "Legends of Tomorrow." In turn, the characters of the tape also appeared in the series about Cousin Superman.

Filmography Benoist

Akris "Supergerl" first appeared in a multi-series project in 1991. This was the series "Law and Order: Special Corps". Two years later she appeared in another tape called "Law and order." Criminal intent. " In parallel, Melissa attended college. During her studies, Benoist also played guest roles in the projects "Blue Blood" and "Good Wife".

For the actress "Supergerl" was the first series, where she played the main role. As for other popular film stories and serials, the girl took part in the projects "Choir", "Motherland", as well as in the full-length films "Obsession" and "The Long Road."

In 2016, Melissa starred in the movie "Patriot Day" as Catherine Russell, as well as in the drama "Lowriders" as a girl named Lorelei. Benois is currently acting in Billy Boy as Jennifer, as well as in Sun Dogs (her character is Tally Peterson).

Personal life

Little is known about the personal life of the actress "Supergerl". There is practically no photo of Melissa with her lover. It is known that at the moment Benois is in a relationship with Chris Wood, another member of the series. We remind you that in 2015 the girl married Blake Jenner, who had been in the relationship for three years. In December 2016, Melissa filed for divorce. According to the actress, with her husband there were irreconcilable differences, which pushed her to this decision. About other relations and sympathies Benois to the representatives of the mass media is not known.

Awards

As Melissa's career is only gaining momentum, the girl has not yet received prestigious awards. However, she was already awarded the TV channel E! For participation in the "Chorus", as well as the "Saturn" for shooting in the series "Supergerl" in 2016 and 2012 respectively, as "the best breakthrough of the year." Previously, Benois was nominated for the Teen Choice Awards in the same nomination for the film "Chorus". Also in 2016, she fought for the title of "Best Actress on TV" by the version of "Saturn" for working on a multi-series "Supergerl".

Other members of the series

The regular heroes in all three seasons of the Superhero are James Olsen (Guardian), Alex Danvers, Wynne Schott Jr., Johnny Jones, also known as the Martian Hunter, Hank Hanshaw or Cyborg Superman. Their roles were played by Mehkad Brooks, Kyler Lee, Jeremy Jordan and David Harewood respectively.

The role of Kat Grand performed Calista Flockhart. Beloved Melissa, Chris Wood, first appears in the role of Mont-El in the second season of the series.