Kaya Scodelario is a prominent British actress best known for her breakout role as Effy Stonem in the E4 teen drama series Skins. She gained international recognition for her portrayal of Teresa Agnes in The Maze Runner film trilogy. Born in Haywards Heath, she began her acting career at the age of 14 without any prior professional experience. Her filmography includes notable roles in Wuthering Heights, Clash of the Titans, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. She also starred as Haley Keller in the survival horror film Crawl and as Kat Baker in the Netflix series Spinning Out. In 2022, she portrayed Claire Redfield in the reboot film Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. Scodelario has been recognized for her versatility in both television and cinema across various genres. She married actor Benjamin Walker in 2015, with whom she has two children. Throughout her career, she has received several award nominations for her performances in television and film. She continues to be a recognizable figure in contemporary British acting. Her work often explores complex characters in high-stakes dramatic or fantasy settings.