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 currently attend drama classes at Bodens College of Performing Arts 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 and Motherland.
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 first time, and usually nail it. I’ve been told that I act very naturally and I play “real” extremely well.
So when you watch me work, hopefully, you’ll be right there, with me.
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 in the new 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 looking forward to many more experiences after 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 blading, ice skating and hoverboarding. I also love horse riding 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 3 rats 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?
I’m a complete and total “Potter Head.” I love everything to do with Harry Potter. I dress up as Hermione whenever I have fancy dress opportunities. Much of my bedroom is Harry Potter themed. From pictures on the wall which include photos from when I went to the studios, to a blanket on my bed.
My favourite colour is hot pink, 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 the very 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.