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Catrin Stewart
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Stewart at Con Kasterborous in June 2018
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| Born | 29 January 1988 |
| Education | Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
Catrin Stewart is a talented actress from Wales, born on January 29, 1988. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. You might recognize her as Jenny Flint in the exciting BBC science fiction series Doctor Who. She also played Emma Morris in the comedy-drama Stella and PC Gina Jenkins in the crime drama Bang. Before these, she appeared as Lily in Misfits.
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Growing Up and Learning to Act
Catrin Stewart grew up in Cardiff, Wales. She went to a Welsh-language school called Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr. From a young age, Catrin loved performing. She often took part in the annual eisteddfod, which is a festival where schools compete in arts like singing and acting. Her mother always said she could hear Catrin's passionate voice above everyone else in school concerts!
Catrin took drama classes from age 10 to 15, focusing on acting for television. When she was 16, she joined the National Youth Theatre of Wales. Later, she studied acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Even before she finished college, Catrin had already started her acting career. She appeared in the BBC One medical drama Casualty in 2007. She also acted in the films Hearts of Gold (2003) and Crusade in Jeans (2006).
Catrin's Acting Career
TV Roles
In 2011, Catrin joined the cast of the Sky One comedy series Stella. She played Emma Morris, the kind and funny daughter of the main character, Stella. This show ran until 2017.
From 2011 to 2014, Catrin was a part of the famous Doctor Who series. She played Jenny Flint, a brave character who worked with Madame Vastra and Strax. Catrin has shared that working with actor Matt Smith on the set of Doctor Who was one of her favorite memories. She found the audition process for the show quite simple. Catrin has also said she would love to return to Doctor Who, especially if she could work with a female Doctor.
More recently, in 2017, she took on a main role as PC Gina Jenkins in the Welsh crime drama Bang, which continued until 2020. In 2023, she appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Olivia Dean.
Stage Performances
Catrin Stewart has also performed in many plays. In 2012, she played the main role of Juliet in a production of Romeo and Juliet. Critics praised her performance, with one calling it "one of the most captivating and touching" they had seen. The next year, she made her London theatre debut in the play Longing at the Hampstead Theatre.
..... This film won an award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, making it the first Welsh-language film to do so. Catrin was also nominated for an award for her excellent performance in the film.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Hearts of Gold | Maud Powell | Television film |
| 2006 | Crusade in Jeans | Cecile | |
| 2012 | Frail | Chloe | |
| 2015 | The Library ... | Nan Wdig / Ana Wdig | Welsh-language film |
| 2016 | Connie | Dolly Diggs | Short film |
| 2019 | Dirt Ash Meat | Rhian | Short film |
| 2019 | The Return of the Yuletide Kid | Catrin | |
| 2020 | The Arborist | Laura | Short film |
| 2020 | Cwch Deilen / Leaf Boat | Celyn (voice) | Welsh-language short film |
| 2021 | The Walk | Maeve | Short film |
| 2021 | One for the Road | Erin | Short film |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Casualty | Michelle Stevenson | Episode: "A World Elsewhere" |
| 2010–2011 | Misfits | Lily | 2 episodes |
| 2011–2014 | Doctor Who | Jenny Flint | 6 episodes, including "A Good Man Goes to War" and "The Snowmen" |
| 2012–2017 | Stella | Emma Morris | Main role in series 1–3, guest in series 5–6 (34 episodes) |
| 2017–2020 | Bang | PC Gina Jenkins | Main role, 14 episodes |
| 2020 | Cyswllt / Lifelines | Mabli | Welsh-language S4C drama; 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Casualty | Amy Trenshaw | Episode: "First Date" |
| 2023 | Doctors | Olivia Dean | Episode: "Bundle of Joy" |
Stage Plays
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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| 2010 | The Devil Inside Him | Dilys | National Theatre Wales |
| 2012 | Romeo and Juliet | Juliet | Headlong |
| 2013 | Longing | Kleopatra | Hampstead Theatre |
| 2014 | The Cherry Orchard | Anya Ranevskaya | Young Vic |
| 2015 | The Jew of Malta | Abigail | Swan Theatre |
| 2015 | Love's Sacrifice | Bianca | Swan Theatre |
| 2016 | 1984 | Julia | London Playhouse |
| 2016 | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | Maggie | Theatr Clwyd |
| 2019 | Valued Friends | Marion | Rose Theatre Kingston |
| 2022 | Hamlet | Guildenstern / Reynaldo / Player Queen | Bristol Old Vic |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | All Shook Up! | Cerys Matthews | |
| 2012 | "Vastra Investigates" | Jenny Flint | Prequel to the Doctor Who episode "The Snowmen" |
| 2013 | "The Battle of Demons Run: Two Days Later" | Jenny Flint | Sequel to the Doctor Who episode "A Good Man Goes to War" |
Audio and Radio Dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Production |
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| 2009 | The Night Horse | Nansi | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2010 | True to My Land | Janet | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2011 | Direct Red | Nurse | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2011 | Rock of Eye | Lauren | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2011 | Giving It Back | Laura | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2012 | The Diary of Samuel Pepys | Mary Mercer / Lady Jemima | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2012 | Apple Jelly | Janie | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2013 | Aberystwyth Noir: It Ain't Over till the Bearded Lady Sings | Calamity Jane | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2014 | From A to Z | Suzie | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2015 | Torchwood | Meredith Bevan | Big Finish Productions |
| 2017 | The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield | Killian | Big Finish Productions |
| 2018–2019 | The Citadel | Christine Barlow | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2018 | News from Nowhere | Ellen | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2018 | Twenty Four Hours from Tulse Hill | Lisa | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2018 | Home | Katie | BBC Radio Wales |
| 2019 | The Eighth of March | Jenny Flint | Big Finish Productions |
| 2019 | Curious Under the Stars | Fleur | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2019–present | The Paternoster Gang | Jenny Flint | Big Finish Productions |
| 2020 | Relocation | Ensemble Actor | BBC Radio Wales |
Audiobook Narration
Catrin has also lent her voice to narrate audiobooks:
- Clara and the Maze of Cui Palta (2018) by Susan Calman
- The Promise (2021) by Lucy Diamond
- The Crimson Horror (2021) by Mark Gatiss
Awards and Nominations
Catrin Stewart has received recognition for her acting:
Awards She Has Won
- HorrorHound Film Festival – Best Actress for Connie (2016)
Awards She Was Nominated For
- GenreBlast Film Festival Award – Best Actress (Short Film) for Connie (2016)
- Unrestricted View Film Festival – Best Actress (Short) for Connie (2016)
See also
In Spanish: Catrin Stewart para niños
