Joanna Ignaczewska
- Actress
Joanna Katarzyna Julia Ignaczewska was born in Warsaw, Poland in 1984,
and started acting professionally in 1999.In 2003 Joanna auditioned and
was accepted to Acting Academy in Warsaw where she studied acting for
two years. After she studied in renowned and prestigious Lee Strasberg
Actors Studio. Actress was also studying acting at New York University
and New School University.Joanna moved to London in 2008, and has been
based there ever since, continuing to build her career in the acting
industry. She has been involved in over 100 productions to date,mostly
film and television, but also theatre, commercials or short
films.Joanna won many castings for BBC series, where her roles were
seen by millions of people. She was cast in the lead role of the feature film Scopia Effect, a
psychological thriller, which brought her first acting nomination during British Film Festival.
In addition to her acting work, Joanna also leads masterclasses and workshops with the London Film Academy and at film festivals throughout the UK. Joanna is fluent in Polish, English and German. When not on set, she likes relaxing in an active way, and enjoys yoga and running, having completed the London Marathon in 2010, as well as traveling and water sports. Joanna says about herself that she is a workaholic and nothing gives her more happiness and joy than acting.
In addition to her acting work, Joanna also leads masterclasses and workshops with the London Film Academy and at film festivals throughout the UK. Joanna is fluent in Polish, English and German. When not on set, she likes relaxing in an active way, and enjoys yoga and running, having completed the London Marathon in 2010, as well as traveling and water sports. Joanna says about herself that she is a workaholic and nothing gives her more happiness and joy than acting.