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 (born 19 April 1989) is an English actress. She is well-known for playing Libby Fox in the BBC show EastEnders. She also starred as Nicky McKendrick in the BBC medical drama Holby City.
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Belinda Owusu's Early Life
Belinda Owusu was born on April 19, 1989, in Hackney, London. Her family background includes both Ghanaian and English heritage. She has an older brother and a younger brother.
Education and Training
Belinda attended the Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School. This school helps young people learn about acting and film. She also went to Clapton Girls' Technology College.
Family Life
In February 2021, Belinda shared exciting news. She and her long-term partner, Michael Mackin, were expecting their first child. She announced she was 40 weeks pregnant at the time. Two months later, she shared that she had given birth to a daughter. When Belinda returned to Holby City after her maternity leave, her own daughter played her character's baby, Juliet. Belinda was happy about this. She told What to Watch that it meant she could spend extra time with her daughter.
Belinda Owusu's Acting Career
Belinda Owusu started her acting journey at a young age. She has been in popular TV shows.
Starting on EastEnders
In 2006, when she was 16, Belinda began a regular role. She played Libby Fox in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She stayed in this role until 2010. Later, she returned to the show from 2014 to 2017. Before EastEnders, she appeared in a pizza advertisement. In 2008, Belinda was a contestant on an EastEnders special of The Weakest Link.
Theatre and Holby City
In March 2011, Belinda worked in theatre. She performed at the Nuffield Theatre. She played the character Desdemona in William Shakespeare's play Othello.
In December 2017, Belinda joined the cast of Holby City. This is a BBC medical drama series. She played Nicky McKendrick, a doctor. Her character left the show in March 2021 when Belinda went on maternity leave. She returned in December 2021 for the show's final series.
Belinda Owusu's Filmography
Belinda Owusu has appeared in several television shows.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006–2010, 2014–2017 | EastEnders | Libby Fox | Series regular |
| 2010 | EastEnders: E20 | Libby Fox | 1 episode |
| 2017–2022 | Holby City | Nicky McKendrick | Series regular |
| 2019 | Casualty | Nicky McKendrick | 1 episode |
| 2023, 2025 | Doctor Who | Woman with Pram, receptionist | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | Father Brown | Audrey Hatby | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Trigger Point | Female Officer | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Only Child | Dr Roach | 1 episode |
See also
In Spanish: Belinda Owusu para niños
