Paula Sage facts for kids
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Paula Sage
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Paula Sage receives her BAFTA award with Brian Cox
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Paula Sage
28 November 1980 |
| Years active | 2003-present |
Paula Sage was born on November 28, 1980. She is a talented actress from Scotland. Paula is also a skilled netball player for the Special Olympics and a strong supporter for people with Down syndrome.
Paula's Early Life
Paula Sage was adopted when she was a baby. Her parents are Alan and Mary Sage. She went to primary and high school in Cumbernauld, Scotland. She also attended the Merkland school in Kirkintoch.
Her Amazing Career
Acting Success
Paula Sage starred in the British film AfterLife in 2003. She played a character named Roberta Brogan. Her acting was so good that she won a BAFTA Scotland award for best first-time performance. She also won Best Actress at the Bratislava International Film Festival in 2004. In the movie, she played the sister of a character played by Kevin McKidd. Critics praised her performance, calling it "remarkable."
The film AfterLife also won the Audience Award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2005. After this, Paula got a role as Donna McCabe in the BBC Scotland TV show River City.
Sports and Advocacy
Paula is not just an actress; she's also a great athlete! She won a silver medal in netball at the Special Olympics as part of the British team.
She is also an important ambassador for organizations like Down's Syndrome Scotland and Mencap. These groups help people with Down syndrome and learning disabilities. Paula was the first person with Down syndrome to become a Mencap ambassador. She has worked part-time at a travel agency and a cafe in Glasgow.
