Morgana Ignis | |
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| Born | May 19, 1989
Northridge, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010-present |
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Morgana Ignis (born May 19, 1989) [1] is an American actress, puppeteer, creature actress, and writer. She starred as Severus Snape in the short fan film Severus Snape and the Marauders, worked as a puppeteer at the The Jim Henson Company, and has voiced Sallie May on the animated series Helluva Boss.
Early life
Morgana Ignis was born on May 19, 1989, in Northridge, Los Angeles California. Her father works in the music industry as a studio engineer and this inspired her to persue creative venues and jobs. [2]
Career
She worked as a stop motion animator in shows like Robot Chicken and Moral Orel before studying acting and movement, which led to a career in performance as creatures sci-fi and horror films, as well a professional cosplayer in conventions. [3]
She starred as Severus Snape in the 2016 short fan film Severus Snape and the Marauders. She is also known for her work on the comedy horror show Stan Against Evil, where she plays multiple recurring characters. [2]
Morgana began working at the The Jim Henson Company after Kirk Thatcher brought her as the body performer in The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell for the goliath Edgar and later as a puppeteer on Earth to Ned portraying Ned. Ignis explains that her work in the show allowed her transition to be easier, given that she was inside of a giant rig that could dressed at work in her preferred way. She went to the rehearsals first day in makeup and dress, which at the time was a smooth change in presentation because of her previous androgynous look, and asked to be introduced to guest stars as "Morgana" instead of her deadname when production began. After asking her producer, who discussed it with Brian Henson, Brian said that if she preferred to be introduced to the guests as Morgana, then she could would also be called by that name at work. [3]
Starting in 2021 she has voiced the character Sallie May on the animated YouTube series Helluva Boss, while also being consulted on the character's representation by the production team. [3]
Morgana is part of the cast of Abigail Thorn's short film Dracula’s Ex-Girlfriend along with Brandon Rogers, who also stars in Helluva Boss. [4]
Personal life
Ignis is a transgender woman. [5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes / Ref |
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| 2016 | Severus Snape and the Marauders | Severus Snape | Main role [6] |
| 2017 | The Sandman | Sandman | Main role |
| 2022 | Moon Garden | Teeth | Main role [7] |
| TBA | Dracula's Ex-Girlfriend | Fay | Main role [4] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes / Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2018 | Stan Against Evil | Stella Stanas | Recurring role [8] |
| The Baphomet | |||
| Ida Putnam | |||
| Haurus | |||
| Aged Priscilla | |||
| 2018 | The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell | Edgar | Body performance [9] |
| 2020-2021 | Earth to Ned | Ned | Puppeteer |
| 2021-present | Helluva Boss | Catfish monster [10] | Voice; Co-writer for "Helluva Shorts 1: Hell's Belles" [11] |
| Sallie May [4] | |||
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi | Unnamed long-necked alien | Puppeteer [12] |
| 2023 | BRYCE | Florence | [4] |
| 2024 | The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse | Darak | Voice; English dub |
References
- ^ Ignis, Morgana [@morganaignis] (May 20, 2024). "It's my birthday and I am aging WELL. I truly feel in my prime 🔥". Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b "Meet Mick Morgana Ignis". Voyage LA Magazine. Archived from the original on November 29, 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c Petunia, Becca (June 5, 2023). "Pride Month Profiles: Morgana Ignis, Henson Puppeteer". ToughPigs. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Maas, Jennifer (February 16, 2024). "Abigail Thorn's Nebula Movie 'Dracula's Ex-Girlfriend' Adds 'Helluva Boss' Stars Morgana Ignis, Brandon Rogers (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Corrigan, Kalyn (March 16, 2024) [Original date 12 July 2023]. "Creature Actor Morgana Ignis Walks Us Through The MOON GARDEN". Fangoria. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Denham, Jess (January 14, 2016). "Harry Potter fan movie to tell story of Severus Snape before the boy wizard was born". The Independent. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Bohannon, Sharai (December 6, 2022). "'Moon Garden' Is Magical, Beautiful, And Sad [FilmQuest 2022 Review]". Dread Central. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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O'Meara, Mallory (May 23, 2023). Girls Make Movies: A Follow-Your-Own-Path Guide for Aspiring Young Filmmakers. Illustrated by
Jen Vaughn.
Running Press.
ISBN
9780762478996.
Morgana ignis wore all sorts of prosthetics and costumes for the horror show stan against evil, where she played a host of monsters, including a witch, a demon, and a vampire.
- ^ "The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell". The A.V. Club. 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Ignis, Morgana) [@IgnisTwote] (January 31, 2021). "Making monster fish sounds for #HelluvaBoss like the refined, dainty princess I am" ( Tweet). Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Medrano, Vivienne (director) (April 27, 2024). Helluva Shorts 1: Hell's Belles. Retrieved May 18, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Ignis, Morgana [@IgnisTwote] (June 1, 2022). "Another hidden Morgana on today's episode of #Kenobi!! I puppeteered this merchant buddy on the right! They were a really cool creature and I made them dance and bow for Ewan between shots, which got me some hella validating laughs and applause from Obi Wan" ( Tweet). Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2024 – via Twitter.
External links
- Morgana Ignis at IMDb
- Morgana Ignis at Behind the Voice Actors