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Ameerah Falzon-Ojo
Born (2002-02-04) 4 February 2002 (age 23)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • Model
Years active 2007–present

Ameerah Renata Falzon-Ojo (born February 4, 2002) is a British actress and model. She is famous for playing Jas Salford in the CBBC show So Awkward. She also voices Frida in the Netflix cartoon series Hilda.

About Ameerah Falzon-Ojo

Early Life and Training

Ameerah Falzon-Ojo was born in London, England, on February 4, 2002. Her mother is Serena Maria Falzon.

She started acting when she was very young. Ameerah began attending drama school at age five. She learned dance and drama at the Forecast Academy in London.

Her Career

Theatre Roles

Ameerah performed in plays when she was a child. In 2011, she got a main role in the musical South Pacific. This show was at the Barbican Theatre in London.

When she was nine, she joined the 'Lion King Cub School'. In 2012, she acted in The King & I. In 2013, she played July, an orphan, in Annie Jr..

Television Work

In 2007, Ameerah appeared in an episode of Mister Maker on CBeebies. In 2011, she had a small role in the CBBC series Fit.

From 2015 to 2019, she starred in the CBBC show So Awkward. She played Jasmine 'Jas' Salford. When she left the show, another actress, Emily Burnett, took over the role. Fans were a bit confused by this change.

From 2018 to 2023, Ameerah was the voice of Frida in the Netflix cartoon Hilda. She worked with Bella Ramsey on this show. Ameerah also voiced Frida in the 2021 movie Hilda and the Mountain King. This was her first big movie role.

Modeling Work

Ameerah has also worked as a model. She has modeled for big companies like Sky, Oxford University Press, McDonalds, Speedo, and Sony. In 2015, she joined BMA models.

Personal Life

Ameerah Falzon-Ojo is good at many things. She can do different accents. She is also skilled in hip-hop dance, street dance, and choreography. She also enjoys fashion design.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Hilda and the Mountain King Frida

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2015–2019 So Awkward Jasmine 'Jas' Salford 64 Episodes
2018 Saturday Mash-Up! Celebrity Guest 1 Episode
2018–2023 Hilda Frida 26 Episodes

Theatre

Year Production Role Notes
2011 South Pacific Bloody Mary's Assistant The Barbican
2012 South Pacific Bloody Mary's Assistant ATG Tour
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