Felicia Inez Maxime Truedsson is born in Uppsala, Sweden on April 5th, 2000 (24 years old). She has spent time in both Stockholm and London during her childhood.
She is a Swedish actress best known for her role in the popular Netflix series “Young Royals” (2022) as Stella. She has also appeared in several Swedish TV shows, including “Lyckoviken” (2019-2022) where she played Stephanie, and she portrayed Katja in the series “Heartbeats” (2022-2023) along with the feature film “The Abyss” (2023).
She is currently appearing in the Netflix film “A Part of You” (2024) alongside famous singer Zara Larsson and “Young Royals” co-star Edvin Ryding. She portrays the character Agnes, a seventeen-year-old high school student who struggles to find her own identity in this coming-of-age drama. This would be her third time acting alongside co-star, and now official boyfriend Edvin Ryding.
Felicia Maxime has been acting since the age of 11
The Swedish actress (according to her Wikipedia page) was raised in both Stockholm and London as well. Her career started when she was as young as eleven years old, starring in the costume drama “Anno 1790” where she played the character Anna-Sophia Wahlstedt.
During her teenage years, she produced and directed several music videos with her friend Nowell Emanuel Englund, for famous Swedish musicians: Estraden, Jireel, Oscar Zia, Clara Mae, and Ana Diaz.
She has also written film and TV scripts, including a short film called “Ghost” (2022), which she and Emanuel Englund co-wrote and produced. This project was one of the entries at the Gothenburg Film Festival 2022.
Felicia's new (breakout?) role
Collider is already praising Maxime for her role in a recent review of “A Part of You”. She is even compared to award-winning actress Mia McKenna-Bruce. (“How to Have Sex”) for her fearless, layered performance:
"Larsson is excellent, there’s no doubt about that, but Maxime’s performance is by far the highlight of “A Part of You”. It’s far from her first role, but it does have the potential to be a breakout for her beyond the crowd that’s already familiar with her work."
Collider gave the film an 8/10 review score. They’re describing it as a sophisticated, sensitive coming-of-age story.
Personal life and boyfriend
Working alongside “Young Royals”-star Edvin Ryding seems to have brought them closer together, not just on a professional level, but a personal one as well. It was confirmed by the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet this Wednesday that she and Ryding are now making their relationship official. Although there were rumors and speculations among fans on TikTok.
Both actors have posted pictures of each other on their social media as well. They were seen together at Paris Fashion Week in the beginning of March this year, according to Hänt.
– It feels great. I’m really happy, he says to Aftonbladet.
The pair were seen at the premiere of “A Part of You” on Wednesday, holding hands and kissing. It was revealed as of last year that Ryding was dating someone, but the person remained unnamed until Wednesday this week.
Maxime herself is giving love a perfect score, she says to Aftonbladet.
– I feel quite in love, she said last autumn.
Short summary and key points
• Early Life: Felicia Inez Maxime Truedsson, born April 5th, 2000, spent her childhood in Stockholm and London. She’s a talented Swedish actress who began her career at an early age.
• Career Beginnings: Maxime’s acting journey started at eleven, starring in “Anno 1790” (2011). During her teenage years, she ventured into directing and producing music videos, showcasing her versatility.
• Breakout Role: Maxime gained recognition for her role in “Young Royals” as Stella and is now making waves in the film industry with her performance in “A Part of You”, earning international praise from critics.
• Critical Reception: While “A Part of You” received mixed reviews, Maxime’s performance was consistently highlighted for its depth and emotional range, hinting at a promising future in acting.
• Personal Life: Working alongside co-star Edvin Ryding seems to have brought them closer, leading to them officially announcing their relationship this Wednesday. Their affectionate gestures at the “A Part of You” premier have further solidified their bond.
• Acting Resume: Maxime’s diverse acting portfolio includes roles in TV series and films such as “The Abyss”, “Lyckoviken”, and “Heartbeats”, showcasing her range and talent.
• Co-wrote and produced the short film “Ghost” (2022) with friend Nowell Emanuel Englund (who directed it).
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