Naomi Scott is a multifaceted individual, boasting a wide range of talents, including acting, singing, and songwriting. She has gained significant recognition for her portrayal of the character Jasmine in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin, which was released in May 2019 and became one of the biggest films of the year.
Born in London, England, Naomi is the daughter of Christopher Scott and Usha (Joshi) Scott, who are pastors of the Bridge Church, Woodford in Redbridge. Her father is British, while her mother, who hails from Uganda, is from a Gujarati Indian family.
Naomi's impressive acting credits include roles in films such as "The 33," directed by Patricia Riggen, in which she played the character Escarlette, the daughter of Antonio Banderas' character, who is the leader of the miners. Additionally, she has appeared in Steven Spielberg's television series "Terra Nova" for DreamWorks and FOX, Disney Channel's hit movie "Lemonade Mouth," and Lee Toland Krieger's short film "Modern/Love," produced by Roman Coppola.
In 2017, Naomi was seen in Lionsgate's Power Rangers, directed by Dean Israelite, which tells the story of a group of teenagers who transform into a uniformed team of superheroes ready to protect the world from evil. Naomi played the role of Kimberly, aka 'The Pink Ranger,' a girl who is unconventionally cool in a way that all the popular girls wish they were.
Naomi is currently in production on "Charlie's Angels," which Elizabeth Banks is helming for Sony, and she has won the highly-coveted leading role of Elena opposite Kristen Stewart. The film is set to be released in November 2019.
Naomi resides in London.
