Mallory Jansen (born ) is an Australian actress and model. She is best known for playing Aida / Ophelia / Madame Hydra in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Early life
Jansen was born in Australia. In 2011, she moved to New York to train at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the T. Schreiber Studio & Theatre.
Career
In 2013, Jansen was cast as Madalena in the ABC series Galavant.
In 2014, Jansen played Helena Christensen in the two-part miniseries INXS: Never Tear Us Apart. She had recurring roles in the ABC Family sitcoms Baby Daddy and Young & Hungry.
Following the cancellation of Galavant, Jansen joined the cast of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in 2016 as Aida, Agnes Kitsworth, the human template of the former, and Madame Hydra.
In 2019, Jansen was cast in the pilot of the ABC drama Triangle alongside Edwin Hodge. In 2020, she was cast in the Fox series The Big Leap, which was canceled after one season.
Personal life
Jansen moved to Los Angeles in 2013. She is married to Simon Phan.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2013 Half Way Syd Short film TBA R.U.R. Helena Glory
Television Year Title Role Notes 2012 Howzat! Kerry Packer's War Sharon Miniseries2013 Mr & Mrs Murder Rachel Glass Episode: "En Vogue" Twentysomething Kelly Episode: "Fake It Till You Make It"2014 INXS: Never Tear Us Apart Helena Christensen Miniseries Baby Daddy Georgie Farlow 4 episodes Young & Hungry Caroline Penelope Huntington Recurring role 2015–2016 Galavant Madalena Main role 2016–2017 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Aida / Madame Hydra, Agnes Kitsworth Recurring role 2017 American Housewife Nina Episodes: "Back to School" & "The Uprising"2018 This Is Us Emma Wade Episode: "Vegas, Baby" Shooter Margo 4 episodes 2020 On the 12th Date of Christmas Jennifer Holloway Television film2021 The Big Leap Monica Suillvan Main role Her Pen Pal Victoria Television film2022 Francesca Quinn, PI Francesca Quinn Television film Bugs Bunny Builders Moxie Manatee (voice) 2 episodes2024 Paging Mr. Darcy Eloise Cavendish Television film All I Need for Christmas Maggie McKenzie Television film 2025 The Royal We Bea Television film2026 A Melbourne Match Georgie Television film Will Trent Adelaide Trevens 3 epsiodes
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