Victoria Smurfit is an Irish actress celebrated for her elegance, versatility, and commanding screen presence across both British and American television. Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1974, she trained at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School before beginning a career that would span drama, fantasy, crime, and historical productions. She first gained recognition through British television series such as Ballykissangel and Cold Feet, where her charisma and natural acting style attracted widespread attention. Her international breakthrough came with the fantasy series Once Upon a Time (2014–2016), in which she portrayed the iconic villain Cruella de Vil. The role became one of the ...