Fíonna Hewitt-Twamley
Myra

Fíonna Hewitt-Twamley is a Dublin born actor. She began her stage career in the early 90’s following a chance meeting with Director Denis Keane, brother of the acclaimed Irish writer John B. Keane. Mr Keane spotted what he called a ‘stage presence’ in the young Hewitt-Twamley.

Fionna put her passion for performing on hold, devoting the next 2 decades to her greatest love, her young family. She returned to acting full time in 2014 and has not looked back. She was immediately invited to attend the prestigious ‘Factory’ Actors Studio in Dublin. Fionna honed her skills under the guidance of many of Ireland’s finest tv/film Directors and Casting Directors, including Maureen Hughes, John Carney, Shimmy Marcus, and Kirsten Sheridan.

Fionna was cast alongside Aiden Gillen in RTE’s ‘Charlie’ 6 weeks after entering the Factory. Other tv and film credits include ‘Blood’ with Adrian Dunbar, ‘Damo and Ivor the movie’, RTE’s ‘Clean Break’ & ‘Dead Still’, as well as Virgin Media’s ‘Red Rock’ & BBC’s ‘Ripper Street’. Stage roles include ‘Inhabitance’, ‘Juno and the Paycock’, ‘The Shadow of a Gunman’. Fionna’s dedication to her art and commitment to inhabiting her role has earned her the nickname ‘the chameleon’ from industry colleagues and casting directors.

Fionna was recognised by her peers and nominated for an IFTA (Irish Film & Television Awards) in 2018 for her powerful performance in the multi-award winning film Cardboard Gangsters. On the night of the IFTA ceremony Fionna was contacted by Derry Playwright Brian Foster and was quickly cast in his One Woman Play, soon to be renamed ‘Myra’s Story’.

Fionna has shared Myra with audiences across Ireland and Britain since 2018, delivering a beautifully crafted story whilst showcasing incredible versatility playing more than a dozen characters on stage. Myra’s Story continues to receive widespread acclaim from new audiences. Fionna’s portrayal of Myra was rewarded with the Best Actor accolade at the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2021.

Fionna’s immersion into Myra’s life extends to actively engaging with and raising funds for local homeless charities and addiction services in each city the Play visits.

In 2022 Fionna starred in ‘Wednesday’s Child’ nominated at the 2023 Oscars in the Short Film category.

Fionna lives in Dublin with her partner, 3 children, and 2 granddaughters.