Dafne Keen's Biography
Dafne Keen is a young actress of Anglo-Spanish descent who played a key role in the movie "Logan," released in March 2017. This Wolverine film marked her official Hollywood debut. In 2019, she landed the lead role in HBO's "His Dark Materials."Early Life
Dafne Keen was born on January 1, 2005, in an Anglo-Spanish family. Her full name is Dafne Keen Fernandez. Her father, Will Keen, is a well-known British actor, while her mother, Maria Fernandez Ache, is a Spanish writer, actress, and theater director. From a young age, Dafne has been fluent in both English and Spanish, making her bilingual.Before launching her acting career, Dafne Keen trained in dancing and gymnastics, giving her a strong physical foundation.
Acting Career
In 2014, Dafne Keen appeared in an episode of the sci-fi series "The Refugees" alongside her father. The 8-episode series, which aired on Spanish television, told the story of a group of people from the future who return to the present day to address the growing refugee crisis and find a place to live. After discovering her passion for cinema and attending numerous auditions, Dafne caught director James Mangold's attention a year later. He cast her in "Logan" as the mutant with superpowers, X-23 Laura Kinney.Throughout filming, the crew acknowledged that Dafne worked just as hard as the adult actors. She endured long shooting days, rehearsed fight scenes, and even performed some of her own stunts. Hugh Jackman, who played the lead role of Logan/Wolverine, praised Dafne's phenomenal talents during their collaboration. James Mangold praised her physical strength and unique acting abilities, predicting that her Hollywood debut would mark the successful beginning of her career, much like Kirsten Dunst and Natalie Portman, who also started on the big screen at a young age.
Dafne Keen's performance so impressed director James Mangold that he started exploring ways to continue X-23 Laura Kinney's story in a future X-Men project.

I'd describe the ending as bittersweet. It's sad knowing you're leaving behind all these people you had such an amazing time with on set. It's an unforgettable experience, and I'll miss it.
Dafne Keen's Personal Life
Following her appearance in Theo Planell's 2021 music video "Let It Bloom," romance rumors started swirling around the pair. She later starred in another of his videos, "Todo sobra menos tu." In January 2023, Theo posted a birthday message to Dafne on social media: "Happy birthday, Dafne, I love you with all my heart."
Dafne Keen Now
After "His Dark Materials" wrapped, Dafne Keen entered the Star Wars universe. She'll star in "The Acolyte," hitting Disney+ in 2024 and exploring the events before Palpatine's rise to power. Dafne teased that her character might be a Jedi:...I can't say much. I can say she's an alien. She's very cool, very cool. She gets to play with lightsabers a bit, which is fun, and I really enjoy it... Being a Jedi is simply an honor.