Jeanne Nicole Ní Áinle is an Irish actor and model. They were named a 2025 Rising Star Ireland by "Screen International".
Early life.
Ní Áinle was born in Dublin, and is a Gaeilgeoir, having studied the Irish language since primary school. Ní Áinle studied theatre performance at the Inchicore College of Further Education.
Career.
Modelling.
Ní Áinle began their career in modeling and had their first magazine cover on "Confetti Magazine". They were also the face of the Helen Steele X Dunnes Stores line.
Acting.
Stage.
Ní Áinle won the best performer award at Dublin Fringe Festival in 2023 for their performance in Moonfish Theatre's bilingual Irish/English play "The Crow’s Way".
In 2025, Ní Áinle appeared at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast in Nancy Harris play "Our New Girl".
Film and Television.
Early screen acting roles included performances in the feature film "Lily" by Graham Cantwell and Amy Huberman film "Finding Joy". Ní Áinle appeared in a leading role as Rosa in the Irish film "Holy Island" by Robert Manson. They could be seen as Fiona in RTÉ television series "Clean Sweep" in 2023. Ní Áinle had a starring role as Hana in RTÉ series "North Sea Connection", alongside Sinead Cusack, amongst others.
Ní Áinle has also been seen in George Kane science-fiction comedy film "Apocalypse Clown", and fantasy adventure film "". Roles in several short films include "Prelude To An Abduction", a mystery drama directed by David Turpin, Helio León short film "Sister Of The Dogs", and "Postcards From Heaney Country", directed Nathan Fagan.
Ní Áinle has upcoming roles in David Lowery drama "Mother Mary" alongside Michaela Coel and Anne Hathaway, amongst others, as well as in Netflix comedy series "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast".