Actresses Who Have Portrayed Blessed Mother Mary Since 2001 - Vanessa Benavente - Noa Cohen - Maia Morgenstern - Roma Downey - Keisha Castle-Hughes

 

Looking back since the year 2001, we reflect on actresses and their films or series, who have had the grace to play our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary.  Who is your favorite? 

Let's first reflect on Vanessa Benavente whose exquisite tender portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary in the groundbreaking series, "The Chosen," has captivated the hearts of millions around the world. Over the first five seasons, many scenes featuring Vanessa Benavente and Jonathan Roumie have become iconic with repeat viewings sought by many for inspiration. Can an Emmy nomination be forthcoming? 

Now, let's go back to 2004 with the film, "The Passion of Christ," which introduced us to the relatively unknown, Maia Morgenstern who played an unforgettable grief-stricken, tormented Blessed Virgin Mother Mary.  Her empathic anguish broke the hearts of millions.

Here is a wikipedia link to Maia Morgenstern's background. 

Now, we turn to the film, "Son of God," (2014) starring Roma Downey as the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary and Diogo Morgado as Jesus Christ. 

Here is a wikipedia link to Roma Downey's background.

Now, let's turn to the film, Mary (2024), starring Noa Cohen as the Blessed Virgin Mary which traces her life from childhood through the birth of Jesus. 

Here is a wikipedia link on Noa Cohen's background.

Let's now turn to the film, "The Nativity Story" (2006), starring Keisha Castle-Hughes as the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary. 

Here is a wikipedia link to Keisha Castle-Hughes' background. 

We have been blessed with all the above actors who have given remarkable performances. We must support all who have the courage and grace to portray our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary. What are your thoughts? 

COMING SOON, November 3, 2026: "Armor of Light III " by author, Peter Arnold, the triumphant ending to the Christian angelic mystical suspense trilogy ebook series!  

Actors Who Have Portrayed Jesus Christ Since 2001 - Jim Caviezel - Jonathan Roumie - Diego Morgado - Cliff Curtis - Jaakko Ohtonen

 

Just after the start of the new millennium, year 2001, we reflect on the actors and their films or series, who have had the courage to play our, Lord Jesus Christ.  Who is your favorite? 

First, let's go back to 2004 with the film, "The Passion of Christ," starring Jim Caviezel who was relatively unknown then. Here is a wikipedia link. 

Now, there is controversy, as actor, Jaakko Ohtonen has been cast to replace Jim Caviezel in the forthcoming sequel, "The Resurrection of Jesus Christ," directed by Mel Gibson, coming in May, 2027. Shouldn't we be supportive as all the other actors were unknown?  Jim Caviezel was mysteriously 33 years old when he played Jesus Christ . . . now decades have passed. What is your opinion?

Jaakko Ohtonen above as Jesus Christ in the forthcoming film, "The Resurrection of Jesus Christ,"  coming May 2027.  Here is a wikipedia link on Jaakko Ohtonen.

Now, we turn to Jonathan Roumie, who rose to global fame in the groundbreaking series, "The Chosen," which began as a crowdfunded project helmed by creator and director, Dallas Jenkins.

Here is a wikipedia link to Jonathan Roumie. 

Now, let's turn to the film, Risen (2016), whose producers cast, Cliff Curtis in the role of Jesus Christ.  It was a bold casting decision. Shouldn't grace in the role be considered? 

Here is a wikipedia link to actor, Cliff Curtis. 

Now, we turn to the film, "Son of God," (2014) starring Diogo Morgado as Jesus Christ, produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. 

Here is a wikipedia link to actor, Diogo Morgado. 

We have been blessed with all the above actors who have given remarkable performances. We must support all who have the courage and are called to proclaim, Jesus Christ as Savior, Redeemer and Messiah to the world. What are your thoughts? 

COMING SOON, November 3, 2026: "Armor of Light III" by author, Peter Arnold, the triumphant ending to the Christian angelic mystical suspense trilogy ebook series! Keep watching for more details!