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Angel Leonie Coulby
30 August 1980 |
| Alma mater | Queen Margaret University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Children | 1 |
Angel Leonie Coulby (born August 30, 1980) is an English actress. She is well-known for playing the character Gwen (also known as Guinevere) in the BBC fantasy TV show Merlin.
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Early Life and Education
Angel Coulby was born and grew up in Finsbury Park, London. Her family background is Afro-Guyanese. She went to Queen Margaret University School of Drama in Edinburgh. There, she studied acting and earned a top degree. In 2000, she received a special award called the Laurence Olivier Bursary.
Acting Career Highlights
Angel Coulby first appeared on screen in 2001. She was in an episode of Scariest Places on Earth. Her big break came later that year in the BBC sitcom 'Orrible.
Becoming Queen Gwen in Merlin
Angel Coulby was chosen to play Gwen in the BBC One fantasy series Merlin. Gwen starts as a humble maidservant. She later becomes a very capable queen. Coulby enjoyed showing Gwen's journey from a simple character to a powerful leader. She was in all five seasons of the show. She appeared in 61 out of 65 episodes.
Other Notable TV Roles
In 2013, Coulby took on the main role of Jessie. This was in the BBC Two drama Dancing on the Edge. She acted alongside famous stars like Chiwetel Ejiofor and John Goodman.
In February 2013, it was announced that Coulby would star in The Tunnel. This show was a British-French version of a Scandinavian crime drama. She played a main role with Stephen Dillane and Clémence Poésy. The first series aired in late 2013. She returned for a second series in 2016.
In March 2020, Coulby joined the cast of Suspicion. This is a thriller series on Apple TV+. She plays Vanessa Okoye, an investigator. Her character questions five British people who are suspects in a kidnapping.
In June 2021, it was announced that Coulby would star in The Net. She plays a character named Diana in this Austrian football drama. The series aired in November 2022.
Stage Performances
Angel Coulby returned to the theatre in February 2020. She performed in Albion at the Almeida Theatre. This play was also filmed and shown on BBC Four in August 2020. In November 2021, it was announced she would be in The Forest by Florian Zeller. This play was performed at the Hampstead Theatre in 2022.
Personal Life
Angel Coulby has a son. He was born in 2018.
TV Shows and Movies
Angel Coulby has appeared in many TV shows and movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | 'Orrible | Shiv | 4 episodes |
| 2001 | Scariest Places on Earth | Awassa Tact | Episode: "Exorcism: Greyfriars Cemetery 1" |
| 2002 | Casualty | Sally | Episode: "In the Heat of the Night" |
| 2002 | A Good Thief | Leah Pickering | TV movie |
| 2003 | The Second Coming | PC Louise Fraser | TV miniseries |
| 2004 | As If | Amber | 7 episodes |
| 2004 | Conviction | Jemma Ryan | 6 episodes |
| 2005 | The Jacket | Intern No. 2 | |
| 2005 | Imagine Me & You | Anna | |
| 2005 | Vincent | Gillian Lafferty | 7 episodes |
| 2006 | Doctor Who | Katherine | Episode: "The Girl in the Fireplace" |
| 2008–2012 | Merlin | Guinevere "Gwen" | Main role; 61 episodes |
| 2013 | Dancing on the Edge | Jessie Taylor | Main role |
| 2013–2018 | The Tunnel | Laura Roebuck | Main role; 21 episodes |
| 2015–2020 | Thunderbirds Are Go | Tanusha "Kayo" Kyrano | Main role; voice |
| 2018 | Innocent | Detective Inspector Cathy Hudson | Main role; 4 episodes |
| 2022 | Suspicion | Vanessa Okoye | Main role; 8 episodes |
| 2022 | The Net - Prometheus | Diana | TV series |
Awards and Nominations
Angel Coulby has been recognized for her acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Result |
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| 2010 | Monte Carlo TV Festival Awards | Golden Nymph Outstanding Actress – Drama Series | Gwen in Merlin | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Angel Coulby para niños
