Esmé Augusta Bianco (born 25 May 1982) is a British actress and neo-burlesque performer, who is best known for her recurring roles as Ros on ''

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'' and Jane Chatwin on '' The Magicians''.

Career

Bianco has posed for painters

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and Peregrine Heathcote. Bianco's feature films parts include '' Burlesque Fairytales'', in which she played "Mother" in one of the tales. She also appeared in '' Chemical Wedding'', ''

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'', ', and '' The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power''. Bianco appeared as the character Ros, a prostitute in King's Landing, in the

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series ''

''. She first appeared in the series premiere "

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", returning for 13 more episodes, often in the show's "

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" scenes, before her character is murdered in the season 3 episode " The Climb". In 2020, Bianco made an appearance on the

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album ''

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'' on the song "UPGrade".

Personal life

In February 2021, Bianco accused musician

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of physically abusing her during their relationship in 2011, after she had split from her husband. In April 2021, Bianco sued Manson for sexual assault,

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, and abuse. Bianco alleged that she was given drugs and alcohol, and also subjected to threats of violence and rape. Bianco also alleged that Manson tied her to a prayer kneeler, beat her with a whip, and raped her. Marilyn Manson responded to Bianco through his attorney, stating that Bianco's allegations were "provably false". They reached an out-of-court settlement in January 2023, with the terms of agreement not disclosed.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bianco, Esme 1982 births Living people Actors from St Albans Actresses from Hertfordshire Actresses from London British neo-burlesque performers English female models English film actresses English people of Italian descent English television actresses English voice actresses 21st-century English actresses