Victoria Ekanoye facts for kids
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Victoria Ekanoye
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Ekanoye in Elle Fatale 2013
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| Born | 11 December 1981 Bury, England
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Children | 1 |
Victoria Ekanoye is a talented English actress. She was born on December 11, 1981. She started her acting journey in theatre. On television, she is famous for her roles in the ITV show Coronation Street (from 2017 to 2019). She also appeared in the E! drama The Royals (from 2015 to 2018).
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Early Life and Learning
Victoria Ekanoye was born in Bury, Greater Manchester. She grew up in different towns like Stockport and Rochdale. Her family background is a mix of Nigerian, English, and Irish heritage. Her grandmother on her mother's side was Irish. Victoria studied musical theatre at Oldham College. This helped her learn how to act, sing, and dance.
Acting Career Highlights
Victoria Ekanoye has had many exciting roles in television.
Popular TV Roles
In 2017, Victoria joined the famous ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She played the character Angie Appleton for 94 episodes. She was on the show for about three years.
She also played Rachel in The Royals. This show was popular from 2015 to 2018.
Other TV Appearances
Victoria has appeared in several other TV shows. She was in The Chase: Celebrity Special. She also took part in The Big Quiz. Fans might remember her from The X Factor: Celebrity.
She appeared in Almost Never and two episodes of Doctors. In Doctors, she played Kate Bennett.
In 2022, Victoria was a guest star in the BBC crime drama Death in Paradise. She played Miranda Priestley in one episode.
Film Roles
The same year, 2022, she starred in the movie Christmas in Paradise. She played the character Megan. In this film, she worked alongside famous actors like Kelsey Grammer and Elizabeth Hurley.
More recently, in 2023, she appeared in an episode of the detective series Vera. She played Liv Masters.
Personal Journey
Victoria Ekanoye has shared some personal health challenges.
Health and Resilience
Victoria has a condition called sickle cell anaemia. This is a blood disorder.
On November 8, 2021, Victoria announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She bravely went through treatment, including a double mastectomy. After taking a year to recover, she was able to return to acting. She came back to television in 2022. Her first role after recovery was Miranda Priestley in Death in Paradise. Her story shows great strength and determination.
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