Cara Readle facts for kids

Cara Readle is a talented British actress. She was born on January 8, 1991, in Swansea, Wales. Many people know her best for playing the character Layla in the popular BBC show, The Story of Tracy Beaker. She was on the show for three seasons, from series three to five.

Cara's Early Life and Acting Career

Cara Jayne Readle grew up in Mumbles, a town near Swansea. She was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and muscle coordination. Cara has often played characters who also have cerebral palsy. This helps show different experiences on TV.

Acting Roles and TV Shows

Cara's first big role was Layla in The Story of Tracy Beaker. This character also had cerebral palsy. In November 2009, Cara appeared in the medical drama Casualty. She played a patient named Serena Wark, who also had cerebral palsy.

Cara has also worked with BBC Ouch! This project helps share real-life stories about living with a disability. It's a great way to help people understand different experiences.

Since 2011, Cara has been in other TV shows. She starred in the BBC Wales series Baker Boys. In this show, she played Elen. In 2014, she had a part in the Sky One drama The Smoke. More recently, from 2021 to 2023, she was in the CBeebies show Biff & Chip. She played the character Sam in this show for younger children.