Catrin Stewart facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 (born January 29, 1988) is an actress from Wales. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows. You might know her as Jenny Flint in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who. She also played Emma Morris in the comedy-drama Stella. Another role was PC Gina Jenkins in the crime drama Bang. Catrin also appeared as Lily in Misfits.
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Early Life and Education
Catrin Stewart grew up in Wales. She went to a Welsh-language school called Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr in Cardiff. From a young age, she loved acting. She often performed at the annual eisteddfod, which is a festival where schools compete in arts.
Her mother noticed her passion for acting. She said Catrin was the one she could always hear in school concerts. Catrin took drama classes from age 10 to 15. She mainly learned how to act for television.
When she was 16, she joined the National Youth Theatre of Wales. Later, she studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Even before she finished college, Catrin had already acted in some shows. These included the BBC medical drama Casualty (2007). She also appeared in films like Hearts of Gold (2003) and Crusade in Jeans (2006).
Catrin's Acting Career
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. This role was a big part of her career from 2012 to 2017.
In 2012, Catrin took on a major role in theatre. She played Juliet in a play called Romeo and Juliet. A theatre critic, Kate Kellaway, said Catrin's performance was "one of the most captivating and touching" she had ever seen. The next year, Catrin performed in her first London play. It was called Longing at the Hampstead Theatre. She acted alongside famous actors like Tamsin Greig.
Catrin also starred in a Welsh-language film called The Library (2015). This film won an award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. It was the first Welsh-language film to win that award. Catrin was also nominated for an award for her great acting in the film. In 2023, she appeared in an episode of the BBC show Doctors.
Film Roles
Catrin has acted in several films. Here are some of them:
| 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 | |
| The Return of the Yuletide Kid | Catrin | ||
| 2020 | The Arborist | Laura | Short film |
| Cwch Deilen / Leaf Boat | Celyn (voice) | Welsh-language short film | |
| 2021 | The Walk | Maeve | Short film |
| One for the Road | Erin |
Television Roles
Catrin is well-known for her work on television.
| 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 | 34 episodes; main role in series 1–3 |
| 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 Performances
Catrin has also performed in many plays on stage.
| 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 |
| Love's Sacrifice | Bianca | ||
| 2016 | 1984 | Julia | London Playhouse |
| 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 |
Awards and Nominations
Catrin Stewart has received awards and nominations for her acting.
Awards
- HorrorHound Film Festival – Best Actress for Connie (2016)
Nominations
- 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
