Karen Gillan

Karen Sheila Gillan, born on November 28, 1987, in the city of Inverness, Scotland.
She is known for her work in film and television in Scotland.
She gained particular attention for portraying Amy Pond, the main companion of the Eleventh Doctor, in the science fiction series Doctor Who (2010–2013).
This role earned her numerous awards and nominations.
Her career began in England with roles as Ally in Outcast (2010) and Jane Lockhart in Not Another Happy Ending (2013).
During the same period, she also participated in stage productions, appearing in John Osborne's play Inadmissible Evidence (2011).
After moving to Hollywood, Gillan achieved her first major success in the United States with the horror film Oculus (2013).
She subsequently starred in the ABC comedy series Selfie (2014).
Her international fame was established through her portrayal of the character Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2014–2023).
Additionally, she appeared both as an actor and director in the drama film The Party's Just Beginning (2018).
In recent years, she has taken roles in films such as Gunpowder Milkshake (2021), Dual (2022), and Late Bloomers (2023).
She portrayed the character Madeleine in the British television series Douglas Is Cancelled (2024).

Among Gillan's awards are an Empire Award, a National Television Award, and a Teen Choice Award. She also attracts attention for her public image and activism in suicide prevention.