Key Takeaways
- Xelia began acting in 2018 and honed his skills at the Identity School of Acting until 2021.
- Xelia Mendes-Jones and Maisie Williams (Arya Stark; Game of Thrones) played a young couple in the music video “She’s On My Mind” by Romy in 2023.
- In high school, he won many awards for javelin throwing.
Cambridge, England: Xelia Mendes-Jones is a non-binary actor who became famous for his performance in the Amazon Prime Video TV series Fallout.
Despite appearing in only two episodes of the first season, Xelia has quickly amassed a global following, numbering in the millions.
But this is not his first time appearing on the small screen.
Previously, the rising star was part of the drama series ‘The Wheel of Time‘ as Renna.
His role gained widespread acclaim, prompting him to take on a recurring role in the series.
The Multifaceted Talent of Xelia Mendes-Jones
Xelia Mendes-Jones started his journey as an actor in 2018.
After that, he attended the Identity School of Acting to hone his skills until 2021.
He then got his breakout role in the fantasy series ‘The Wheel of Time‘ portraying Renna Emain (a Seanchan sul’dam).
‘The Wheel of Time‘ is a book-based, action-filled drama series developed by Rafe Judkins. The storyline explores the battle between light and dark where the goods fight against the most powerful evil called the Dark One.
Now, Xelia is again seizing the spotlight with his portrayal of Dane in the gripping drama series ‘Fallout.’
‘Fallout‘ is a video game adapted TV series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. It is a post-apocalyptic drama that showcases the effects of nuclear war and the struggles of survival in a harsh world.
As anticipation mounts, Xelia’s next venture, the highly awaited film ‘Havoc,’ draws nearer.
In it, he stars alongside Hollywood’s big names, including Tom Hardy and Timothy Olyphant.
‘Havoc‘ is an upcoming Netflix action thriller movie directed by Gareth Evans. The story is about a detective who goes through a world of criminals to rescue a politician’s estranged son.
From Cambridge to Hollywood
Born in the 1990s, Xelia Mendes-Jones hails from England.
He was raised in a rich cultural heritage, with one parent tracing their roots back to India.
His journey took an academic turn when he attended Cambridge University as a first-year student in 2016.
While pursuing his studies, Xelia’s passion for the performing arts beckoned, leading him to the world of acting.
He then explored modeling and ventured into casting agencies, seeking opportunities to showcase his talent.
However, the road wasn’t full of challenges, and Xelia faced his fair share of setbacks and rejections during this period.
Yet, fueled by determination, Xelia remained steadfast in his pursuit of dreams.
Xelia’s Courageous Coming Out On Instagram
On February 23, 2024, Xelia Mendes-Jones shared a heartfelt announcement on Instagram, courageously revealing his identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
In this post, Xelia expressed his preferred pronouns as He/They, embracing his identity.
Additionally, he proudly identified as a transgender, confidently asserting his place within the community.
