Sara Bues is an American actress and producer who has appeared in several popular TV shows and movies. She is best known for her roles as ASA Nina Chapman in Chicago P.D., Bethany Fisher in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Gayle Dixon in FBI. She has also produced and starred in short films such as The Will and Cassandra. In this article, we will explore her biography, career, awards, and personal life.
Early Life and Education
Sara Bues was born on June 15, 1987, in New York City, New York, USA. She grew up in a family of actors and was exposed to the entertainment industry from a young age. She attended the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan, where she studied acting, singing, and dancing. She also took classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She graduated from New York University with a degree in Film and Television Production in 2009.
Career
Sara Bues began her career as a theater actress, performing in various off-Broadway and regional productions. She made her film debut in 2010, playing Kate in the short film One in a Series. She then appeared in another short film, The Will, in 2013, which she also produced. She made her television debut in 2018, guest-starring as Bethany Fisher, a rape victim, in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She received positive reviews for her performance and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series.
In 2019, she landed a recurring role as Tess Freda, a corrupt FBI agent, in the crime drama series City on a Hill. She also played Crawley, a mysterious woman, in the short film Cassandra, which she co-wrote and co-produced. In 2020, she joined the cast of FBI, another crime drama series, as Gayle Dixon, a special agent. She also appeared in a few episodes of Chicago P.D., a spin-off of Chicago Fire, as ASA Nina Chapman, a prosecutor. She reprised her role as Nina Chapman in 2023, becoming a series regular.
Awards and Nominations
Sara Bues has been recognized for her work in television and film. She has received one nomination and one win so far. Here is a list of her awards and nominations:
- 2019: Nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- 2020: Won a New York Indie Film Award for Best Actress in a Short Film for Cassandra
Personal Life
Sara Bues is married to James Bues, a film director and producer. They met while working on the short film The Will in 2013 and got married in 2015. They have two children, a son named Leo and a daughter named Mia. They live in Los Angeles, California. Sara Bues is active on social media and has accounts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. She enjoys traveling, reading, and cooking in her spare time.