Susan Wokoma facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Susan Wokoma
Susan Wokoma at a movie premiere in 2024
Born	Susan Indiaba Wokoma (1987-12-31) 31 December 1987 (age 37) Peckham, London, England
Alma mater	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation	Actor, writer, director
Years active	2002–present

Susan Indiaba Wokoma (born 31 December 1987) is a talented English actress, writer, and director. She is well-known for her roles in popular films and TV shows. You might recognize her as Edith in the Enola Holmes movies. She also played Cynthia in Chewing Gum, Raquel in Crazyhead, and Fola in Cheaters.

In 2017, Susan was named one of Europe's Forbes 30 Under 30. This list highlights young, successful people. The same year, she was also recognized as a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit. This award celebrates new and exciting talent in the film and TV industry.

Early Life and Training

Susan Wokoma was born on 31 December 1987, in London, England. Her parents came from the Kalabari people in Rivers State, Nigeria. They lived in an area of London called the North Peckham Estate. Her mother worked as a cleaner, and her father had many different jobs. Sadly, her father passed away in 2012.

First Steps in Acting

Susan started acting on TV when she was just 14 years old. She appeared in a CBBC show called Serious Jungle in 2002. She was also part of The National Youth Theatre. This group helps young people learn about acting. Her first professional acting job was in the BAFTA-winning show That Summer Day.

Learning at Drama School

Susan continued to follow her passion for acting. She earned a bachelor's degree in acting from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. This is a very famous drama school in London. She graduated in 2010, ready to start her career.

Susan's Acting Career

After finishing drama school, Susan appeared in many TV shows and films. She was in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's first TV show, Crashing. She also acted in the movie Half of a Yellow Sun and the comedy film The Inbetweeners 2.

On Stage and Screen

Susan has performed in many plays at famous theatres. These include the Royal Court, Bush Theatre, and The Royal National Theatre. In 2017, she made her debut in London's West End. She starred alongside well-known actors like Martin Freeman in the play Labour of Love.

Awards and Voice Acting

In 2017, Susan won the RTS Best On-Screen Performance award. This was for her role in the TV series Crazyhead. She also won Best Supporting Actor at the BBC Audio Drama Awards in 2016. This was for her voice work in a radio play.

Susan is also the voice of Princess Talanji in the video game World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. This is a very popular online game.

Writing and Directing

Susan is not just an actress; she is also a writer and director. She wrote and starred in a comedy short film called Love The Sinner. This film was shown at the BFI London Film Festival. It was also considered for a British Short Film award.

She helped write an episode of Romesh Ranganathan’s sitcom The Reluctant Landlord. Susan was also part of the writing team for the second season of the Netflix show Sex Education.

Recent Projects

In 2019, Susan starred in the comedy show Year of the Rabbit. She played the character Mabel Wisbech. That same year, she played Bottom in a play called A Midsummer Night's Dream. Critics praised her performance, calling it "sheer bliss."

In 2020, Susan appeared in the comedy Truth Seekers. She also joined the cast of the Enola Holmes movie. In this film, she acted alongside Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill. Susan had a main role in the BBC drama Cheaters. In 2022, she started directing her first full-length movie, Three Weeks. She also wrote the film and stars in it.

In 2023, Susan was a contestant on the 16th series of the popular comedy game show Taskmaster. She finished in third place.

Film Appearances

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Video Game Roles

See also

In Spanish: Susie Wokoma para niños