The historical drama The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, which had a worldwide premiere in September 2008, featured Vera Farmiga as Elsa Hoess. She received the British Independent Film Award for Best Actress for her work in that film.
In Transit, a military drama movie in which she co-starred with John Malkovich, was released the same year. She also participated in Nothing But the Truth, a political thriller for which she was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress, playing CIA agent Erica Van Doren.
In 2009, Farmiga portrayed Kate Coleman, the lead of Jaume Collet-Serra’s psychological thriller Orphan. Toby Young of The Times commended Vera Farmiga’s performance, while Leonardo DiCaprio also co-produced the film, which received favorable reviews.
She also made an appearance as Aurora de Valday in the Niki Caro-directed romance film The Vintner’s Luck, which had its world premiere at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.
In 2009, she co-starred with George Clooney as frequent flyer Alex Goran in Jason Reitman’s comedy-drama Up in the Air.
She received positive reviews for her performance in the film and was nominated for several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In June 2010, she was accepted into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Does Vera Farmiga speak French?
Yes, Farmiga speaks a number of languages fluently. She speaks Russian, Ukrainian, English, and some French and Polish with ease.
How many horror movies has Vera Farmiga been in?
Vera Farmiga has appeared in seven horror films throughout her career, beginning with the cult hit Orphan in 2009.