Elizabeth Malecki – Actress | Original Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat
Elizabeth Malecki is a professional dancer, actress, and fitness instructor best known for originating the role of Sonya Blade in the groundbreaking 1992 arcade classic Mortal Kombat. As the first female fighter in the franchise, her portrayal helped establish Sonya as a fan-favorite character and a pioneer for women in fighting games.
In the early 1990s, Malecki was working as an aerobics instructor and dancer at Lakeshore Athletic Club in Chicago when Midway Games began casting martial artists and performers for a new digitized fighting game. Following player feedback during beta testing, Midway introduced Sonya Blade as a last-minute addition—casting Malecki to bring the fierce, high-kicking Special Forces operative to life.
Her live-action performance was digitized frame by frame, helping set a new industry standard for realism in video games and contributing to Mortal Kombat’s immediate and lasting success. Though she only appeared in the first game, Malecki’s portrayal of Sonya Blade remains iconic in gaming history.
Notable Role:
- Mortal Kombat (1992) – Sonya Blade (original live-action performer)
We proudly represent Elizabeth Malecki for her historic role in the original Mortal Kombat series.
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Live Action ActorsHo-Sung Pak
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Video Game Voice ActorsCarlos Pesina
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Video Game Voice ActorsAnthony Marquez