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About
British television and theatre actress known for playing Alice Mondrich on the hit Netflix period drama Bridgerton and DI Lisa Donckers on the ITV crime series Professor T. She has also appeared in the film Surprised By Oxford and in the miniseries Too Much and Four Lives.
Before fame
She trained as an actor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and graduated with a BA in Acting. She built her career on stage by appearing in theatre productions including The Crucible, Don Juan in Soho, Deathwatch, and Dead Don't Floss. She also acted in short films such as House Girl in 2016, Pacalu in 2017, and All You Can Carry in 2018. Her break into television came when she appeared in an episode of the BBC drama The Trial of Christine Keeler in 2019. Her big break came with being cast and appearing on Bridgerton in 2020 and Professor T in 2021.
Trivia
She won the 2022 National Film Award UK for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series for Professor T. She trained as both a Zumba instructor and a massage therapist before fully committing to acting. She can reportedly do a spot-on Lois Griffin impression from Family Guy. She has also been credited for voice work in the video game Forza Horizon 5. She enjoys gardening, fitness, and slow living.
Family life
She was born and raised in London, England as the daughter of two nurses. She has Jamaican and Irish heritage.
Associated with
She has acted alongside Martins Imhangbe, Regé-Jean Page, Phoebe Dynevor, Jonathan Bailey, and Nicola Coughlan on Bridgerton.
