Izuka Hoyle facts for kids
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Izuka Hoyle
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Hoyle at the Mary Queen of Scots premiere in 2019
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Chantelle Izuka Hoyle
18 January 1996 Edinburgh, Scotland
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| Alma mater | ArtsEd |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Chantelle Izuka Hoyle (born 18 January 1996) is a talented Scottish actress. She started her acting journey in theatre. She won a special award called a Scottish BAFTA for her amazing acting in the movie Boiling Point (2021). On TV, you might know her from the series The Outpost (2020–2021) and the funny show Big Boys (2022–).
Early Life and Education
Izuka Hoyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. She spent her early years growing up in Dundee. Her sister, Kimberly, is also an actress and singer. Izuka went to Cramond Primary School and then the Royal High School.
When she was 16, she left regular school to study performing arts at the MGA Academy. After that, she moved to London. She earned a scholarship to train at ArtsEd, a famous drama school. She finished her training there in 2017.
Acting Career
Izuka Hoyle began her professional acting career in theatre. In 2017, she played Catherine Parr in the musical Six: the Musical. This show was performed in London.
The next year, she started acting in films and TV shows. Her first movie role was Mary Seton in the historical drama Mary Queen of Scots. She also made her TV debut in the second season of the show Clique. Around this time, she also acted in stage plays like The Selfish Giant and Sylvia. Later, she toured the UK playing Darrell Rivers in the musical Malory Towers.
Izuka joined the cast of The Outpost for its third and fourth seasons. She played a character named Wren in this series. She also had a small role as Dana in the TV show The Wheel of Time.
She appeared in the movies Villain and Boiling Point. Her performance in Boiling Point was highly praised. It even won her a Scottish BAFTA award. Since 2022, Izuka Hoyle has been starring as Corinne in the TV comedy Big Boys. She also has upcoming roles in films like Persuasion and Beach Boys.
Personal Interests
Izuka Hoyle describes herself as spiritual. She enjoys collecting crystals and houseplants.
Awards and Recognition
Izuka Hoyle has been recognized for her acting talent.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | British Academy Scotland Awards | Actress – Film | Boiling Point | Won |
