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Ameerah Falzon-Ojo
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Born | 4 February 2002 |
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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.
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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 |
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2021 | Hilda and the Mountain King | Frida |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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2011 | South Pacific | Bloody Mary's Assistant | The Barbican |
2012 | South Pacific | Bloody Mary's Assistant | ATG Tour |