Dominique Moore facts for kids
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Dominique Moore
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![]() Moore at the Horrible Histories premiere in 2019
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Born | London, England
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12 January 1986
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1997–present |
Dominique Moore (born 12 January 1986) is a British actress. She is famous for her roles in the award-winning TV show Horrible Histories, Hotel Trubble, and the documentary series Paddington Green.
She also starred in Horrible Histories: The Movie and is the voice of Lulu in the Disney show Sadie Sparks.
Moore trained at the famous Sylvia Young Theatre School. A BBC documentary series called Paddington Green followed her journey as she won a scholarship to the school and went to auditions.
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Acting Career
Starting on Stage
Dominique began her career in London's West End, which is famous for its big shows. She appeared in famous musicals like Oliver!, Annie, and Whistle Down the Wind.
One of her first major roles was playing Young Nala in the original cast of the musical The Lion King. Later, in 2017, she acted alongside David Tennant in the play Don Juan in Soho.
Television and Film Roles
Dominique is well-known for her work on children's television. She has appeared in many popular CBBC shows, including The Queen's Nose, UGetMe, and the comedy series Hotel Trubble, where she played Sally.
From 2009, she became a key part of the cast of Horrible Histories. Her performances as important historical figures like Mary Seacole and Rosa Parks earned her a lot of praise.
She has also worked with Disney, starring in the show Life Bites. She is the voice of Flo in the animated series Floogals and Lulu in Sadie Sparks. In 2019, she appeared in the movie version of Horrible Histories: The Movie.
Other Projects
Besides acting, Dominique is also a talented singer. In 1999, she recorded the song "True Colours" for a Peugeot car commercial. She also sang the theme tune for Hotel Trubble and helped write one of its musical episodes.
Inspired by her time as a model, she started her own fashion company called Anita Moore Designs.
In 2016, Dominique started Dominique Moore Arts (DMA). Through DMA, she uses her experience to help and guide young actors from all over the world, helping them build their own careers.
Personal Life
While filming Hotel Trubble, Dominique found out she had a type of cancer called Hodgkin lymphoma. She received treatment and is now cancer-free. She shared her story in a special episode of the children's news show Newsround to help other young people understand what it was like.
In 2015, Dominique had a son. She is engaged to British comedian Kevin J.
Selected Work
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2013 | The Physician | Despina |
2018 | Torvill & Dean | Shirley |
2019 | Horrible Histories: The Movie | Traveller |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998–1999 | Paddington Green | Herself | Documentary series |
2000–2003 | The Queen's Nose | Sophie | 19 episodes |
2003–2005 | UGetMe | Carly | 19 episodes |
2008 | Life Bites | Esther | 16 episodes |
2008–2011 | Hotel Trubble | Sally | 35 episodes |
2009 | My Almost Famous Family | Aretha | 11 episodes |
2009–present | Horrible Histories | Various Roles | |
2016-2018 | Floogals | Flo | Voice role |
2019 | Sadie Sparks | Lulu | Voice role |
2020–2021 | Thomas & Friends | Ruth | Voice role |
Video Games
Year | Title | Role |
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2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | Ghondor |