Amber Rose Revah

Amber Rose Revah, born on June 24, 1986, in London, England, is a British actress with a rich heritage that includes Kenyan-Indian and European roots, specifically Polish, Italian, and Spanish maternal ancestry. She developed an early interest in acting, with her maternal grandmother introducing her to theatre at a young age. Revah pursued her education at Brunel University London, where she studied Contemporary Performance, laying the foundation for her acting career. Her professional journey began in film while she was still completing her Bachelor of Arts degree, with her debut in the award-winning LGBT film ‘I Can’t Think Straight’ (2008), followed by a role in the historical drama ‘Agora’ (2009) alongside Rachel Weisz.

Her career progressed with significant roles in both film and television. She was cast as Nichole in Luc Besson and Pierre Morel’s ‘From Paris With Love’ (2010), sharing the screen with John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Revah also took on the role of a member of the Hussein family in the BAFTA-nominated HBO/BBC series ‘House Of Saddam’ (2008) and later starred in Lee Tamahori’s ‘The Devil’s Double’ (2011). Her portrayal of Helena Landless in the BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens’ ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ (2012) further showcased her versatility. In 2015, she appeared as Mary Magdalene in the box office hit ‘Son Of God’ (2014) and later learned Hebrew for her role as Maacah Bat Talmai in Tom Fontana’s ‘Borgia’ (2011).

A significant period of her career involved living in Malaysia for two seasons while filming the Channel 4/PBS period drama ‘Indian Summers’ (2015-2016), where she played Leena Prasad. Subsequently, she moved to New York for ‘Marvel’s The Punisher’ (2017-2019), starring opposite Jon Bernthal and Ben Barnes. Her performance as Dinah Madani earned her a nomination for ‘Outstanding Actress in a Drama.’ More recently, she has appeared as Dr. Grace Hogart in the Amazon Prime sci-fi series ‘The Peripheral’ (2022) and as CIA agent Mika Bakash in the MGM limited series ‘Last Light’ (2022). She is also slated to appear in ‘Greenland 2: Migration’ (2026) and ‘The Sandman’ (2025). Her extensive work across diverse projects and international productions demonstrates her adaptability and commitment to her craft.