Winter Ave Zoli
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Winter Ave Zoli is an American actress and model, best known for her role as Lyla Winston in FX's TV series Sons of Anarchy
.
. At the age of 11, she moved with her family to Prague
, Czech Republic
, where she was able to fully plant her Czech roots from her father's side of the family. She studied at middle school and high school at the International School of Prague
. She studied ballet
but after developing a love for the stage and the craft of acting she moved on to musical theater.
She began working professionally at 13 and developed her resume through acting opportunities on European and American productions that came through Prague. At 17, she attended the Carnegie-Mellon summer school theater program and, at 19, enrolled in the Atlantic Theater Company
acting school in New York City, founded by playwright David Mamet
and actor William H. Macy
.
. She appeared in the 2007 film Sex and Death 101
as Alexis the fast food beauty. She held the main role of legendary Libuše
in the 2009 Czech
film The Pagan Queen
. Winter gained further international recognition with her minor role as Lyla Winston on the hit American TV series Sons of Anarchy
. She posed nude on Playboy
magazine's March 2011 edition commenting that "nudity is not a problem for [her]".
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy is an American television drama series created by Kurt Sutter about the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club operating in Charming, a fictional town in Northern California...
.
Early life
An American of Slovak descent, Zoli was born in New Hope, PennsylvaniaNew Hope, Pennsylvania
New Hope, formerly known as Coryell's Ferry, is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 2,528 at the 2010 census. The borough lies on the west bank of the Delaware River at its confluence with Aquetong Creek. A two-lane bridge carries automobile and foot traffic across the...
. At the age of 11, she moved with her family to Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, where she was able to fully plant her Czech roots from her father's side of the family. She studied at middle school and high school at the International School of Prague
International School of Prague
The International School of Prague is an international school in Prague, Czech Republic. The school is divided into an Early Childhood Center , and Elementary, Middle and Upper Schools....
. She studied ballet
Ballet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
but after developing a love for the stage and the craft of acting she moved on to musical theater.
She began working professionally at 13 and developed her resume through acting opportunities on European and American productions that came through Prague. At 17, she attended the Carnegie-Mellon summer school theater program and, at 19, enrolled in the Atlantic Theater Company
Atlantic Theater Company
Atlantic Theater Company is an Off-Broadway non-profit theater, whose mission is to produce great plays "simply and truthfully utilizing an artistic ensemble." The company was founded in 1985 by David Mamet, William H. Macy, and 30 of their acting students from New York University, inspired by the...
acting school in New York City, founded by playwright David Mamet
David Mamet
David Alan Mamet is an American playwright, essayist, screenwriter and film director.Best known as a playwright, Mamet won a Pulitzer Prize and received a Tony nomination for Glengarry Glen Ross . He also received a Tony nomination for Speed-the-Plow . As a screenwriter, he received Oscar...
and actor William H. Macy
William H. Macy
William Hall Macy, Jr. is an American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo. He is also a teacher and director in theater, film and television. His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though...
.
Career
After graduating from the professional program, Winter moved to Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. She appeared in the 2007 film Sex and Death 101
Sex and Death 101
Sex and Death 101 is a 2007 dark comedy science fiction film written and directed by Daniel Waters released in the United States on April 4, 2008...
as Alexis the fast food beauty. She held the main role of legendary Libuše
Libuše
Libuše, Libussa or, historically Lubossa, is a legendary ancestor of the Přemyslid dynasty and the Czech people as whole. Libuše was the wisest of the three sisters and prophesied the foundation of Prague from her castle Libušín...
in the 2009 Czech
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
film The Pagan Queen
The Pagan Queen
The Pagan Queen is a 2009 historic drama film directed by German director Constantin Werner. The film combines realism with fantasy elements and is based on the legend of Libuše, the Czech tribal queen of 8th century Bohemia who envisioned the city of Prague and founded the first Czech dynasty with...
. Winter gained further international recognition with her minor role as Lyla Winston on the hit American TV series Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy is an American television drama series created by Kurt Sutter about the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club operating in Charming, a fictional town in Northern California...
. She posed nude on Playboy
Playboy
Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
magazine's March 2011 edition commenting that "nudity is not a problem for [her]".
Personal life
Zoli resides in Los Angeles. She enjoys horse back riding, yoga, and running in the canyons of Los Angeles. Zoli is dating Ken Barlow a contractor from Virginia.Filmography
- CHAOSChaos (TV series)CHAOS is an American television series for the CBS network. The one-hour comedic drama premiered on April 1, 2011, as a midseason replacement for The Defenders.-Premise:...
(2011) (TV) .... Irina - Sons of AnarchySons of AnarchySons of Anarchy is an American television drama series created by Kurt Sutter about the lives of a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club operating in Charming, a fictional town in Northern California...
(2009–2011) (TV) .... Lyla (season 2 onwards) - Madness Is Catching (2009) .... Andrea
- The Pagan QueenThe Pagan QueenThe Pagan Queen is a 2009 historic drama film directed by German director Constantin Werner. The film combines realism with fantasy elements and is based on the legend of Libuše, the Czech tribal queen of 8th century Bohemia who envisioned the city of Prague and founded the first Czech dynasty with...
(2009) .... Libuše - Psych 9Psych 9-Plot:A young woman with a troubled past takes a job at recently closed down hospital. Working the night shift alone she begins to experience a series of unsettling events that lead her to believe that the hospital may be connected to a number of recent murders in the area...
(2009) .... Emma - Fold (2008) .... Rachel
- Reservations (2008) .... Marketa
- Trust MeTrust MeTrust Me may refer to:*Trust Me , an album by Craig David*Trust Me , a collection of short stories by John Updike*Trust Me , starring Adam Ant*Trust Me , written and directed by Andrew Kazamia...
(2007) .... Lolly - Sex and Death 101Sex and Death 101Sex and Death 101 is a 2007 dark comedy science fiction film written and directed by Daniel Waters released in the United States on April 4, 2008...
(2007) .... Alexis the Fast Food Beauty - The Oh in OhioThe OH in OhioThe Oh in Ohio is a 2006 comedy film directed byBilly Kent. It was screened at several US film festivals from March to May 2006 and was released theatrically by Cyan Pictures on July 14, 2006...
(2006) .... The Water's Fine Girl - Tristan + Isolde (2006) .... Widseth's Sister
- RevelationsRevelations (TV miniseries)Revelations is a six episode television miniseries that began airing on April 13, 2005 on NBC. Taking place in the modern day, the show explores the End of Days as well as prophecies relating to them.-Synopsis:...
(2005) .... Anna-Theresa (4 episodes, 2005) - Cime tempestose (2004) (TV) .... Isabella
- HellboyHellboy (film)Hellboy is a 2004 supernatural superhero film, starring Ron Perlman, John Hurt and Selma Blair, directed by Guillermo del Toro. The film is based on the Dark Horse Comics work Hellboy: Seed of Destruction by Mike Mignola. It was produced by Revolution Studios, and distributed by Columbia Pictures...
(2004) .... Girlfriend - The Prince & Me (2004) .... Eddie's Girlfriend
- The League of Extraordinary GentlemenThe League of Extraordinary GentlemenThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a comic book series written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Kevin O'Neill, publication of which began in 1999. The series spans two six-issue limited series and a graphic novel from the America's Best Comics imprint of Wildstorm/DC, and a third miniseries...
(2003) .... Eva (cut from the final film) - Bad CompanyBad CompanyBad Company were an English rock supergroup founded in 1973, consisting of two former Free band members — singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke — as well as Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs and King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell. Peter Grant, who, in years prior, was a key component of...
(2002) .... Manicurist #1 - Flawless (1999) .... Tasha
- The Scarlet PimpernelThe Scarlet Pimpernel (TV Series)The Scarlet Pimpernel is a series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set during the French Revolution....
.... Cecile (1 episode, 1999)