Belinda Owusu facts for kids
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Belinda Owusu
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| Born | 19 April 1989 Hackney, London, England
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Children | 1 |
Belinda Owusu was born on April 19, 1989. She is an English actress. She is well-known for playing Libby Fox in the BBC show EastEnders. She also played Nicky McKendrick in the BBC medical drama Holby City.
About Belinda Owusu
Belinda Owusu was born in Hackney, London. Her family background includes both Ghanaian and English heritage. She went to the Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School. She also studied at Clapton Girls' Technology College.
In 2021, Belinda shared exciting news. She announced that she was expecting her first child with her partner, Michael Mackin. A couple of months later, she welcomed a baby girl. When Belinda returned to Holby City after her break, her own daughter played her character's baby, Juliet. Belinda was very happy about this. She said it meant she could spend more time with her daughter while working.
Belinda's Acting Career
Belinda Owusu started her acting career early. In 2006, when she was 16, she joined the cast of the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She played the character Libby Fox. She was a regular on the show until 2010. Later, she came back to the show for special appearances from 2014 to 2017. Before EastEnders, she even appeared in a pizza advertisement!
In 2008, Belinda was a contestant on a special EastEnders episode of The Weakest Link. This was a popular quiz show. She was the fourth person to be voted off the show.
In 2011, Belinda performed on stage. She played the role of Desdemona in a play called Othello. This famous play was written by William Shakespeare.
In December 2017, Belinda joined another popular BBC show. She started playing Nicky McKendrick in the medical drama Holby City. Her character was an F1 doctor, which means a doctor in their first year of training. She left the show temporarily in March 2021 for her maternity leave. She returned to Holby City in December 2021 for the show's final season.
Belinda's TV Shows and Movies
Belinda Owusu has appeared in several TV shows. Here is a list of her roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006–2010, 2014–2017 | EastEnders | Libby Fox | Main character |
| 2010 | EastEnders: E20 | Libby Fox | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2017–2022 | Holby City | Nicky McKendrick | Main character |
| 2019 | Casualty | Nicky McKendrick | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2023, 2025 | Doctor Who | Woman with Pram | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2024 | Father Brown | Audrey Hatby | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2024 | Trigger Point | Female Officer | Appeared in 1 episode |
| 2024 | Only Child | Dr Roach | Appeared in 1 episode |
See also
In Spanish: Belinda Owusu para niños
