Georgina Haig Biography: Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Children, Husband, Films

Georgina Hagg, widely addressed as Georgina Haig, is an Australian actress renowned for her dynamic performances in both Australian and international film and television.

She gained prominence for her role as Zamira in the Australian series The Elephant Princess and further captivated audiences as Henrietta “Etta” Bishop in the American sci-fi series Fringe. Haig is also celebrated for portraying Elsa in ABC’s Once Upon a Time.

Profile

• Full Name: Georgina Hagg
• Stage Name: Georgina Haig
• Born: 3, August 1985
• Age: 39 years old
• Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: Actress, Director, Writer, and Producer
• Height: 170 cm
• Parents: Russell Hagg and Gillian Haig
• Siblings: Julian Haig
• Spouse: Josh Mapleston (m. 2014)
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life And Education

Georgina Hagg was born on August 3, 1985, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to Gillian Haig, a fine artist, and Russell Hagg, a scriptwriter and filmmaker. She has a younger brother, Julian Haig, who is also an actor and model.

Raised on the Mornington Peninsula, Haig pursued ballet during her youth, achieving Grade 8 with the Royal Academy of Dance. Georgina attended Red Hill Consolidated School and Toorak College, where she served as head prefect and earned the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Initially accepted into the University of Melbourne for Arts, she deferred to teach English in Vietnam through Lattitude Global Volunteering. Upon returning, she enrolled at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and graduated in 2008. Her ethnicity is Caucasian, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Georgina Haig began her acting career shortly after graduating from WAAPA in 2008. She made her on-screen debut in the short film Iris and soon appeared in Australian productions such as Road Kill, Wasted on the Young, and Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities.

Her breakthrough came in 2011 with the role of Zamira in the second season of the children’s series The Elephant Princess, which garnered her significant attention.

Building on her early success, Haig transitioned to international projects. She portrayed Henrietta “Etta” Bishop in the American sci-fi series Fringe, earning acclaim for her performance. In 2014, she joined the cast of ABC’s Once Upon a Time as Elsa, a role that expanded her global fanbase.

Her versatility was further showcased in series like Limitless, Childhood’s End, and The Crossing, as well as in films such as The Mule and The Sapphires. Haig has continued to diversify her career. She appeared in Netflix’s Archive 81 and the series Snowpiercer.

Venturing into filmmaking, she made her directorial debut with the short film Ashes, reflecting her multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. Her commitment to complex and compelling storytelling continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @georgettehaig
• Twitter handle:@PurelyHaig  

Personal Life

Georgina Haig married Australian screenwriter and actor Josh Mapleston on June 14, 2014. The couple welcomed their daughter, Greta, in March 2017 and a son in February 2024.

They reside in a coastal home near Melbourne, where they lead a family life enriched by their shared creative pursuits. Haig maintains a balance between her professional endeavours and personal life, often sharing glimpses of both with her audience.

Filmography

• Road Kill (2010)
• Wasted on the Young (2010)
• The Sapphires (2012)
• The Mule (2014)
• Where We Disappear (2019)

Television:

• Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities (2009)
• The Elephant Princess (2011)
• Fringe (2012–2013)
• Once Upon a Time (2014)
• Limitless (2015)
• Childhood’s End (2015)
• The Crossing (2018)
• Snowpiercer (2020)
• Archive 81 (2022)

Net Worth

Georgina Haig has an estimated net worth of $3 million. Her income is primarily derived from her extensive work in film and television, both in Australia and internationally. Additional earnings come from her endeavours in directing and producing, notably her short film Ashes.