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Susan Wokoma
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Wokoma at the premiere of The Beautiful Game in 2024
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Susan Indiaba Wokoma
31 December 1987 |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Susan Indiaba Wokoma (born December 31, 1987) is a British actress known for her exciting roles in movies and TV shows. You might recognize her as Edith in the Enola Holmes movies, Cynthia in Chewing Gum, or the ghost-hunting Raquel in Crazyhead.
Because of her amazing talent, Susan was named a "Breakthrough Brit" by the BAFTA in 2017. That same year, Forbes magazine listed her as one of the most successful young people in Europe.
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Early Life and First Steps in Acting
Susan Wokoma was born in London, England. Her parents were from the Kalabari tribe in Nigeria. She grew up in the Peckham area of London. Her mother worked as a cleaner, and her father had several jobs to support the family. Sadly, her father passed away in 2012, and her mother passed away in 2025.
Wokoma's acting journey started when she was just 14 years old. She appeared on a CBBC show called Serious Jungle, where teenagers had to survive in the wild. She also joined the National Youth Theatre, a special club for young actors. This led to her first professional role in a BAFTA-winning TV movie called That Summer Day.
After finishing school, she studied acting at the famous Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and graduated in 2010.
Career Highlights
Susan Wokoma has had a busy and successful career on screen and on stage since graduating from RADA.
Television Roles
Wokoma has appeared in many popular TV shows. She played the funny and religious Cynthia in the comedy Chewing Gum. She also starred as Raquel, a demon hunter, in the E4 and Netflix show Crazyhead. For this role, she won a Royal Television Society (RTS) award for Best On-Screen Performance.
She has also appeared in:
- Crashing, a comedy about a group of friends living in an old hospital.
- Year of the Rabbit, a comedy about detectives in old-timey London.
- Truth Seekers, a show about part-time paranormal investigators.
- Taskmaster, where she competed in a series of silly and difficult challenges, finishing in third place.
Movie Roles
Wokoma has also made a name for herself in movies. She played Edith, a martial arts expert and tea shop owner, in the hit Netflix films Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2, alongside Millie Bobby Brown.
Some of her other film roles include:
- Half of a Yellow Sun, a historical drama.
- The Inbetweeners 2, a popular comedy film.
- The House, where she provided the voice for the character Rosa in the animated movie.
Theatre and Writing
Besides acting on screen, Wokoma is a talented stage actress. She has performed in plays at famous London theatres like the Royal Court and the Royal National Theatre. In 2017, she acted in a hit comedy play called Labour of Love in London's West End, which is like Broadway in New York.
Wokoma is also a writer and director. She wrote and starred in her own comedy short film. She also helped write for the TV shows The Reluctant Landlord and the popular Netflix series ... Education. In 2022, she began directing her first movie, Three Weeks, which she also wrote and stars in.
Voice Acting
If you're a gamer, you might have heard her voice before! Wokoma is the voice of Princess Talanji in the popular video game World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth.
Selected Work
Here are some of Susan Wokoma's most well-known projects.
Film
- Half of a Yellow Sun (2013) as Amala
- The Inbetweeners 2 (2014) as Della
- Enola Holmes (2020) as Edith
- The House (2022) as Rosa (voice)
- Enola Holmes 2 (2022) as Edith
- The Beautiful Game (2024) as Protasia
Television
- Chewing Gum (2015–2017) as Cynthia
- Crazyhead (2016) as Raquel
- Year of the Rabbit (2019) as Mabel Wisbech
- Truth Seekers (2020) as Helen
- Cheaters (2022–2024) as Fola
- Taskmaster (2023) as Herself
Video Games
- World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth (2018) as Princess Talanji (voice)
See also
In Spanish: Susie Wokoma para niños
- List of British actors
