Isabella Pappas

Isabella Pappas is an Olivier Award nominated Actress based in London. She is best known for her portrayal of Joyce Maldonado (Byers) in the world premiere of STRANGER THINGS THE FIRST SHADOW in London created by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry and directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin. She has been professionally acting in London since the age of eleven.

Isabella received her Oliver Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Iris in THE NETHER at the Royal Court Theatre and Duke of York's Theatre in London. She received rave reviews for her performance "Isabella has truly elevated the role of Iris" Jennifer Haley, author 'The Nether'.

Isabella received her What's On Stage nomination for Best Supporting Actress as Cassidy in Brandon Jacob-Jenkins play APPROPRIATE at the Donmar Warehouse directed by Ola Ince and starring alongside Monica Dolan. "A brilliantly off-hand Isabella Pappas", The Guardian.

in 2021 Isabella played the lead role of Charlotte in the ITV drama FINDING ALICE which also starred Joanna Lumley and Keeley Hawes. Isabella was listed as one of the 21 Stars of Tomorrow by I Talk Telly and received glowing reviews for her performance as Charlotte.

Her TV work also includes, the lead role of Amy in the Disney+ series Villains of Valley View, Sadie in the Netflix and ITV drama PARANOID, Gemma for HOME on Channel 4 and the first victim of Jimmy Saville in the BBC production of THE RECKONING alongside Steve Coogan.

Isabella is represented by 42 Management and Production in London and Untitled Entertainment in Los Angeles.