Jasmine Jobson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jasmine Jobson
Jobson at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
Born	(1995-05-09) 9 May 1995 (age 30) Hayes, London, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2013–present

Jasmine Jobson (born 9 May 1995) is a British actress. She is best known for playing Jaq in the TV crime drama series Top Boy (2019–2023). She also played Lily in the movie Surge (2020).

About Jasmine Jobson

Jasmine Jobson was born on May 9, 1995, in Hayes, West London, England. Her mother has Irish and Greek-Cypriot family, and her father is Jamaican.

Early Life and Talent

From a young age, around six years old, Jasmine loved to sing. She would copy famous TV stars. Her mother noticed her talent and enrolled her in 'Paddington Arts'. This is a group that helps young people in London develop their creative skills. Jasmine was able to improve her talents there.

Jasmine spent five years living in foster care in West Drayton. This experience helped her learn to use her feelings in her acting. When she auditioned for Top Boy, the casting director asked her to show anger. Jasmine used her emotions to deliver a powerful performance, which helped her get the role.

Jasmine also joined the Big House Theatre. This group offers drama workshops and training. It helps young people who have been in the UK's care system. The workshops teach teamwork, how to handle challenges, and build confidence. Maggie Norris, who runs Big House, said Jasmine was an amazing talent.

Starting Her Acting Career

Jasmine Jobson began her acting journey in theatre. In 2013, she performed in plays like Phoenix: A Girl on Fire at the Hackney Down Studios.

From 2014, she appeared in several short films. These included Flea, A Generation of Vipers, and The King. Her first TV role was in 2016. She played Kia Hopkins in an episode of Suspects.

After that, she had small roles in shows like The Break and Dark Heart. Then, she landed a main role in the crime drama series Top Boy. This show was first on Channel 4 and later moved to Netflix. In 2019, Jasmine won the 'Best Emerging Talent' award at the Movie and Video Awards (MVISA).

Film and TV Success

In 2020, Jasmine starred as Lily in the movie Surge. The film first showed at the Sundance Film Festival in Salt Lake City in January 2020. Jasmine felt comfortable filming in an airport for Surge. This is because she used to work as a bartender at a pub in Heathrow's Terminal 2.

Between 2020 and 2024, Jasmine was nominated three times for a big award. This was the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Top Boy. She finally won this award in 2024.

In 2023, Jasmine took on the main role in the psychological thriller Platform 7 on ITV1. She acted alongside Phil Davis and Toby Regbo. Also in 2023, she voiced a talking baby in an advertisement for Prostate Cancer UK.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations