Karla-Simone Spence facts for kids
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Karla-Simone Spence
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Spence in 2019
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| Born | 19 July 1996 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Family | Djed Spence (brother) |
Karla-Simone Spence is a British actress. She was born on July 19, 1996. She is well-known for her roles in the movie Blue Story (2019). She also starred in the TV drama The Confessions of Frannie Langton (2022). Before these, she appeared in the BBC series Gold Digger (2019) and Wannabe (2018).
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Early Life and Discovering Acting
Karla-Simone was born in Lambeth, London, England. Her family has roots in Jamaica. She discovered her love for acting when she was 11 years old. This happened after she played Joseph in her primary school's play, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She attended Haberdashers' Hatcham College. Karla-Simone is also the older sister of the English football player, Djed Spence.
Acting Career Highlights
Starting on Television
Spence began her TV career in 2018. She played Amber in the BBC Three comedy show Wannabe. The next year, she starred as Cali Okello in the BBC One miniseries Gold Digger.
Big Screen Success
In 2019, Karla-Simone also played the main female role, Leah, in the movie Blue Story. This film was highly praised by critics. Her performance earned her nominations at the National Film Awards UK.
Leading Roles and Stage Debut
In August 2021, it was announced that Spence would play the main character, Frannie Langton. This was for the TV drama The Confessions of Frannie Langton. It was based on a book by Sara Collins. The show first aired on ITVX in December 2022. It later came to britbox in March 2023. She received great reviews for her acting in this series.
In April 2022, Spence performed on stage for the first time. She acted in a play called House of Ife at the Bush Theatre in London. In October 2023, it was shared that she joined the cast of The Count of Monte Cristo. She plays Haydée alongside actor Sam Claflin.
Film and Television Roles
Karla-Simone Spence has appeared in several films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Movies
- Nine Nights (2018) - She played Anna.
- Blue Story (2019) - She played Leah, a main role.
Television Shows
- Wannabe (2018) - She appeared in 4 episodes as Amber.
- Gold Digger (2019) - She played Cali Okello in 6 episodes.
- The Confessions of Frannie Langton (2022) - She was the main character, Frannie Langton, in 4 episodes.
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2024) - She played Haydée in 3 episodes.
Stage Performances
- House of Ife (2022) - She played Aida at the Bush Theatre in London.
Short Films
- Ghosts in Time (2016) - She played Eve.
- Sex Ed (2018) - She played a Student.
Awards and Nominations
Karla-Simone Spence has been recognized for her acting.
- In 2020, she was nominated for three National Film Awards UK for her role in Blue Story. These nominations were for Best Actress, Best Newcomer, and Best Supporting Actress.
- In 2024, The Confessions Of Frannie Langton was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
