Clara Rugaard

Clara Rugaard, born on 5th December 1997, is a renowned Danish actress and singer. Having a multicultural background with a Danish father and a Northern Irish mother, Rugaard's unique upbringing has significantly influenced her career. Her father's service in the Royal Danish Navy led their family to relocate to London, which she calls her home even after her parents' return to Denmark. She made her significant breakthrough in the field of acting with the 2013 Danish movie 'Min søsters børn i Afrika (My sister's kids in Africa)'. Besides her stellar performances on the big screen, Rugaard gained recognition for singing the Danish theme song to Violetta for the Disney Channel. She then provided the English singing voice for Violetta (played by Martina Stoessel). Her career trajectory soared with notable appearances in the television series 'The Lodge' and 'Still Star-Crossed', and films such as 'Good Favour', 'Teen Spirit', and 'I Am Mother'. In the American film 'Press Play', Rugaard delivered an outstanding performance, starring alongside distinguished actors like Lewis Pullman, Danny Glover, and Lyrica Okano. Her performance in 'I Am Mother' was significantly lauded, with SyFy heralding her as the 'heart, hope and humanity' of the film while The New York Post described her as 'a new sci-fi star'. Clara Rugaard is indeed a talented and diligent actress and singer who continues to deliver impactful performances and captivate the audiences with her prowess.