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 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Television | The Royals Coronation Street The X Factor: Celebrity |
| Children | 1 |
Victoria Ekanoye is a British actress born on December 11, 1981. She grew up in Bury, England. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows.
Some of her famous acting jobs include Coronation Street and The Royals. She has also appeared in Almost Never, Doctors, and Death in Paradise.
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Victoria's Acting Journey
Victoria Ekanoye has had many exciting roles on television. She started acting professionally in 2010.
Starring in Coronation Street
From 2017 to 2019, Victoria played the character Angie Appleton in the TV show Coronation Street. This show is a very popular soap opera in the UK. She appeared in 94 episodes over three years.
Other TV Shows and Films
Victoria also played Rachel in the TV series The Royals. She has been a guest on fun game shows like The Chase: Celebrity Special and The Big Quiz. She even showed her singing skills on The X Factor: Celebrity.
In 2019, she appeared in Almost Never. She also played Kate Bennett in two episodes of Doctors in 2020. That same year, she was Narcissus Nightshade in The Worst Witch.
In 2022, Victoria joined the cast of the crime drama Death in Paradise. She played Miranda Priestley in one episode. Also in 2022, she starred in the movie Christmas in Paradise as Megan. She acted alongside famous stars like Kelsey Grammer and Elizabeth Hurley.
Victoria's Life and Health
Victoria Ekanoye lives with a health condition called sickle cell anaemia. This is a condition that affects red blood cells.
In 2021, Victoria shared that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery and took a year to recover. After her recovery, she returned to acting in 2022. Her first role back was in Death in Paradise.
Victoria's Acting Roles
Here is a list of some of the TV shows and films Victoria Ekanoye has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Dormant | Girl | Short film |
| 2013 | Elle Fatale | Elle | Short film |
| 2013 | Adots Apprentice | Brenda | TV Mini Series |
| 2015 | Mop, Bucket and Cape | Ms. Magnificient | Short film |
| 2017 | Last Laugh | Tilly Lewis | Film |
| 2015–2018 | The Royals | Rachel | 23 episodes |
| 2017–2019 | Coronation Street | Angie Appleton | 94 episodes |
| 2019 | Almost Never | Ashley | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Doctors | Kate Bennett | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | The Worst Witch | Narcissus Nightshade | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Death in Paradise | Miranda Priestley | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Christmas in Paradise | Megan | Film |
| 2023 | Vera | Liv Masters | 1 episode |
| 2023 | The Real Full Monty | Herself | 2 episodes |
