Mia Tharia Biography: Boyfriend, Awards, Movies, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings

 Mia Tharia is an English actress and theatre maker of Indian-British descent, rapidly emerging as a talent to watch in film and television.

Born in South London, she made her mark with her feature film debut in September Says (2024) at Cannes and her role in the BBC series Phoenix Rise (2023–2024).

Profile

• Full Name: Mia Laura Tharia
• Stage Name: Mia Tharia
• Born: May 2005
• Age: 20 years old
• Birthplace: Balham, Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British (Indian-British descent)
• Occupation: Actress, Theatre Maker, Writer
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Tharia, Mrs. Tharia
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $100,000 to $300,000

Early Life and Education

Mia Laura Tharia was born in May 2005 in Balham, South London, to an Indian father, a scientist, and a British mother, a clinical psychologist. Her ethnicity is mixed (Indian-British), and her religion is not disclosed.

Growing up in Wandsworth, she attended Chestnut Grove Academy, where she honed her public speaking skills, becoming a finalist in Jack Petchey’s 2020 Speak Out Challenge after winning the Wandsworth Regional Final with her speech “Warrior, Not Worrier.”

Career

Mia’s acting career began with her television debut as Polly Shah in the BBC Three teen drama Phoenix Rise (2023–2024), appearing as a regular in the first two seasons and as a recurring character in the third and fourth. In 2024, she made her feature film debut as July in September Says, Ariane Labed’s directorial debut, adapting Daisy Johnson’s novel Sisters, which premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

Mia is set to star as Josie in Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun (2026), a sci-fi adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, alongside Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams, filmed in New Zealand. She also has an upcoming role in Sisters (release date TBD), directed by Ariane Labed, and a short film, Cur:Few (2024), directed by Oz Arshad.

Awards & Nominations

• Screen International Star of Tomorrow (2024) – Named
• Variety’s 10 Brits to Watch (2025) – Named
• Vogue’s Rising Stars of the Festival (2024) – Named for September Says (shared with Pascale Kann)
• Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge, Wandsworth Regional Final (2020) – Won for “Warrior, Not Worrier”

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @mialauratharia

Personal Life

Mia Tharia, 20, is single and has no children. Her height is not publicly known. Living with her parents in their South London family home, she remains grounded despite her rising fame. Mia is passionate about theatre and independent cinema, often visiting the BFI to watch “strange underground films.” Her experiences with Brixton Youth Theatre and the Royal Court have shaped her creative ambitions, and she’s interested in writing and directing in the future.

Net Worth

Mia Tharia’s estimated net worth is between $100,000 and $300,000. Her income comes from acting in Phoenix Rise, September Says, The Listeners, and the upcoming Klara and the Sun, as well as her theatre work. Her early career stage and rising profile suggest growing earnings potential.

Filmography

• Cur:Few (2024, Short Film) – Supporting Role