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Rise to Fame: Willa Holland

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Willa Holland is now widely recognized as Thea Queen / Speedy from the popular television series “Arrow,” but have you ever wondered how she got there?

Willa started her journey to fame quite unconventionally. At the age of 7, she was spotted by one of her stepfather’s neighbours, the one and only Steven Spielberg, who told her parents to put her in front of a camera. Shortly after, Willa signed a deal with Ford Modeling Agency and was immediately booked for Burberry. She also modelled for Guess, GAP, Abercrombie & Fitch and Ralph Lauren.

In 1999, she visited a theatrical talent agency and numerous national commercial followed. She portrayed young Faye in “Ordinary Madness” in 2011 and later appeared in such productions as “Garden Party,” “Middle of Nowhere,” “Genova,” “Legion,” “Chasing 3000,” “Gossip Girl” and “The O.C.”

However, the real recognition came with the role of Thea Queen in the CW television series “Arrow.” Willa portrayed the character for eight seasons; in the first six seasons she was a series regular.

With many successful projects and definite talent, Willa has a very bright future ahead of her!

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