Geraldine O'Rawe was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and her remarkable journey in the world of acting began with her receiving The Prince's Trust scholarship to study at The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Upon graduating from drama college, she became a founding member of the 'Moving Theatre Company' alongside renowned actors Corin and Vanessa Redgrave.
Her outstanding performances on stage led to her being cast in Pat O'Connor's film 'Circle of Friends', alongside Minnie Driver, Saffron Burrows, and Chris O'Donnell. Savoy Pictures introduced her to director John Bailey, who subsequently cast her as the lead in 'Mariette in Ecstasy'. In Hans Jorg Gurn's 'The Harpist', she had the opportunity to learn the concert harp, and in Marc Evans' intense 'Resurrection Man', she starred alongside Stewart Townsend, bringing her back to her native Falls Road in Belfast.
Throughout her illustrious career, Geraldine has had the privilege of working with acclaimed directors, including Atom Egoyan in 'Adoration', Terry George in 'Some Mother's Son', and Michael Winterbottom in 'I Want You'. On British television, she has starred in notable dramas such as Simon Shore's 'The English Wife' and Tom Cairns' award-winning 'Amongst Women'.
After more than two decades, Geraldine's most unconventional and acclaimed role as "Mariette in Ecstasy" received its World Premiere at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland in November 2019, garnering rave reviews for her rare and astounding performance as a young nun experiencing stigmata and ecstasy. Geraldine resides in London, England, and is married to director and cinematographer Paul Sarossy, with whom she has three children.
