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Karla-Simone Spence
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Spence interviewed in 2019
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| Born | 19 July 1996 Lambeth, London, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Family | Djed Spence (brother) |
Karla-Simone Spence is a talented British actress. She was born on July 19, 1996. She is well-known for her roles in the film Blue Story (2019). She also starred in the ITVX TV drama The Confessions of Frannie Langton (2022). Before that, she appeared in the BBC series Gold Digger (2019) and Wannabe (2018).
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Early Life and Discovering Acting
Karla-Simone grew up in South London, England. Her family has roots in Jamaica. She found her love for acting when she was 11 years old. This happened after she played Joseph in her primary school's production of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She attended Haberdashers' Hatcham College in New Cross. Her older brother, Djed Spence, is a professional footballer.
Starting Her Acting Journey
Karla-Simone Spence began her television career in 2018. She played a character named Amber in the BBC Three comedy series Wannabe. The next year, 2019, was a big one for her. She starred as Cali Okello in the BBC One miniseries Gold Digger. In the same year, she took on the main female role, Leah, in the movie Blue Story. This film was very popular and received good reviews. Her performance in Blue Story earned her nominations at the National Film Awards UK.
Big Roles and Stage Debut
In August 2021, it was announced that Karla-Simone would play the main character, Frannie Langton. This was for the historical drama The Confessions of Frannie Langton. This TV show was based on a book by Sara Collins. The series first aired on ITVX in December 2022. It later came to britbox in March 2023. Critics praised her acting in this role.
In April 2022, Karla-Simone performed on stage for the first time as a professional actress. She appeared in a play called House of Ife at the Bush Theatre in London. In October 2023, it was shared that she would join the cast of The Count of Monte Cristo. She will play Haydée alongside actor Sam Claflin.
Recognized for Her Work
Karla-Simone Spence has been nominated for several awards for her acting.
- In 2020, she received three nominations at the 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 show The Confessions Of Frannie Langton was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award. This was in the category of Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
