Suzette Llewellyn facts for kids

Suzette Llewellyn (born on 7 September 1962) is an English actress. She is famous for playing Sister Cheryl Patching in Surgical Spirit. She also played Estelle Vere in Doctors. From 2019 to 2021, she was Sheree Trueman in EastEnders.

During the 2020 lockdown, Suzette helped create a special book. It was called Still Breathing, 100 Black Voices on Racism, 100 Ways to Change the Narrative. She worked on it with another actor, Suzanne Packer. The book was released in 2021 by HarperCollins.

Suzette Llewellyn's Acting Journey

Suzette Llewellyn started her acting training early. From 1980 to 1983, she studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). This is a famous school for actors.

Early Roles in Theatre and TV

In 1983, Suzette made her first stage appearance. She played Viola in a play called Twelfth Night. This was with the Northumberland Touring Company.

Her first time on television was in 1984. She played Sharon in a TV movie called Stars of the Roller State Disco. After that, she appeared in many TV shows. These included Black Silk, Rockliffe, and The New Statesman.

Becoming a TV Star

From 1989 to 1995, Suzette had a main role in the ITV show Surgical Spirit. She played Sister Cheryl Patching. This was a popular sitcom.

In 1991, Suzette helped start something new. She co-founded BiBi Crew. This was Britain's first comedy group made only of Black women.

She also had a recurring role in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She played Nina Morrison from 2013 to 2017. Kids might know her from the CBBC series Rocket's Island. She played Wendy Sparks in that show from 2014 to 2015.

In 2016, she was in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. She played Margaret Smith for six episodes. The next year, in 2017, she played Doria Ragland in the comedy show The Windsors.

Recent TV Work

In 2018, Suzette joined the BBC medical drama Holby City. She played Nanette Duval. In 2019, she appeared in the BBC soap opera Doctors as Estelle Vere.

Later in 2019, she started a regular role in EastEnders. She played Sheree Trueman until 2021.

Film and Television Appearances

Suzette Llewellyn has acted in many films and TV shows over the years. Here are some of her notable roles.

Films

• Personal Services (1987) as Helen
• Playing Away (1987) as Yvette
• Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987) as Vivia
• Welcome II the Terrordome (1995) as Anjela McBride
• Manderlay (2005) as Flora
• Holly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism (2015) as Hotel Concierge
• Faces (2018) as Mrs. Said
• Real (2019) as Tiffany

Television Shows

• Stars of the Roller State Disco (1985) as Sharon
• Widows (1985) as Carla
• Black Silk (1985) as Jasmine
• Surgical Spirit (1989–1995) as Cheryl Patching
• Desmond's (1991) as Carol Brathwaite
• Casualty (1992, 2003) in different roles
• Runaway Bay (1993) as Tamara Gabor
• Brookside (2000–2001) as Yvonne Johnson
• Doctors (2001, 2004, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019) in various roles
• EastEnders (2003–2004, 2015–2016, 2019–2021) in different roles
• The Bill (2006) as Rachel Matembe
• Holby City (2006, 2018–2019) in different roles
• Coronation Street (2013, 2015, 2017) as Nina Morrison
• Rocket's Island (2014–2015) as Wendy Sparks
• Hollyoaks (2016) as Margaret Smith
• The Windsors (2018) as Doria Ragland
• The Dumping Ground (2019) as Melanie
• Mr Loverman (2024) as Odette De La Roux