Kaya Scodelario (born Kaya Rose Humphrey on 13 February 1992 in Paddington, London) is a English actress and model. She is best known for her role as Effy Stonem in the E4 drama Skins. Scodelario is half Brazilian and speaks fluent Portuguese.
In April 2008 it was announced that Scodelario will be one of only two original main cast members to continue her part in the third series of Skins (along with Lisa Backwell). She has described how, in this role, at the age of only 16, she was able to cope with having to disrobe for several "racy scenes": "Obviously it's slightly embarrassing to be standing...
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