Hannah New was born on May 13, 1984, in Balham, London, England. She is an English actress known for her roles in television and film. From a young age, New showed a keen interest in performing arts, attending ballet school at the age of four and later joining the National Youth Theatre.

Her passion for acting and exploring different cultures led her to travel extensively, including spending time in Bolivia working in a children's home. She studied at the University of Leeds, where she majored in English and Spanish, and later attended the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

Her career began to take shape when she was discovered by a talent scout in Barcelona. She landed her first significant role in the Spanish television series "The Time in Between," where she played Rosalinda Fox.

This role brought her recognition and opened doors for further opportunities. She then starred in the Starz television series "Black Sails" as Eleanor Guthrie, a role that gained her widespread acclaim. The show ran from 2014 to 2017 and showcased her talent in a leading role.

In addition to her television work, she appeared in the Disney film "Maleficent" in 2014, playing Queen Leila, the mother of Princess Aurora. She also starred in the thriller "Under the Bed" and the historical drama "Edge of the World."

Despite her rising fame, she has kept her personal life relatively private. She is known to be single as of mid-2024 and has not publicly shared details about her relationships. Her focus remains on her career and personal growth.