Jessica De Gouw — Bellazon

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Jessica Elise De Gouw (born 15 February 1988), sometimes credited as Jess De Gouw, is an Australian actress. She is known for her recent role as Helena Bertinelli/The Huntress in Arrow, as well as her role as Mina Murray in the NBC TV series, Dracula.

Early life

Jessica grew up in Lesmurdie, an eastern suburb of Perth, Western Australia where she attended Lesmurdie Senior High School. She appeared in an episode of The Sleepover Club, as well as a short film. In 2010, she graduated from Curtin University at the age of 22, majoring in performance studies. She also appeared in another short film the same year.

Career

De Gouw moved to Sydney, in order to have a greater opportunity for acting roles. She appeared in a number of TV series, mostly in guest starring roles. In 2012 she appeared in her feature film debut in Kath & Kimderella as Isabella, Kath and Kim's maid. Later the same year after moving to Los Angeles, she also successfully auditioned for a role in the action-adventure series, Arrow as Helena Bertinelli/The Huntress. Following De Gouw's recurring role on the show, she was cast in an upcoming NBC series, Dracula, as Mina Murray, alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Oliver Jackson-Cohen.