Ciara Janson
| Ciara Janson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
27 April 1987 Surrey, England |
| Occupation | Actress, voice actress |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Parents |
David Janson Debbie Arnold |
Ciara Janson (born 27 April 1987) is an English actress, best known for her role as Nicole Owen on Hollyoaks.
Early life
Janson is the daughter of actors David Janson and Debbie Arnold. She has a sister called Talia. She attended Danes Hill School and Epsom College.[1]
Career
Janson has been doing voiceover work for advertisements since she was a young child, adopting many different accents. Her first major television work was as Nicole Owen on Hollyoaks. Previous parts include the role of Heidi for a BBC radio drama. She left Hollyoaks in September 2006. Janson made her theatrical debut in Bad Blood at the Key Theatre. She made her West End debut in 2009, playing Louise in New Boy at Trafalgar Studios.
Janson is a prolific voice-over artist, and is a regular voice on BBC Three, and her extensive radio credits include Disney's new version of The Famous Five and various dramas for BBC Radio 4. She also appears as the Doctor's new companion, Amy, in a trilogy of linked Doctor Who audio dramas, beginning with The Judgement of Isskar. She currently voices Lucy on the CBBC cartoon series 64 Zoo Lane.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | Hollyoaks | Nicole Owen | |
| 2005 | Hollyoaks: No Going Back | Nicole Owen | 5 episodes |
| 2006 | Hollyoaks: Back from the Dead | Nicole Owen | 5 episodes |
| 2006 | Mighty Truck of Stuff | Herself | |
| 2007 | Doctors | Patsy Halliwell | Episode: "Barbie Girls" |
| 2008 | Snog Marry Avoid? | POD (Personal Overhaul Device) | Voice |
| 2011 | Holby City | Zoe Clinton | Episode: "Oliver Twist" |
| ? | 64 Zoo Lane | Lucy | Voice |
| ? | Hoobs: Jim Henson | Voice | |
| ? | Putt-Putt's Pink Car Friend | Putt-Putt | Voice |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Faeries | Voice | |
| 2003 | Kaena: The Prophecy | Kamou / Roya | Voice English dub |
| 2010 | Barbie in A Mermaid Tale | Xylie | Voice |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Bad Blood | Belinda | Key Theatre |
| 2008 | Cinderella | Cinderella | Buxton Opera House |
| 2009 | New Boy | Louise | Trafalgar Studios |
| 2010 | PopStar! The Musical | Belinda | Lighthouse Theatre |
Radio
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Heidi | Heidi | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2006 | The Tomorrow People: A Plague of Dreams | Annie | |
| 2009 | The Judgement of Isskar The Destroyer of Delights The Chaos Pool | Amy | Big Finish Productions |
| 2010 - 2013 | Graceless | Amy/Abby | Big Finish Productions |
| ? | Water Babies | BBC Radio 4 | |
| ? | Sisters | ||
| ? | Victoria |
References
- ↑ "Soap star promises to return to home village - Entertainment - getsurrey". GetSurrey. 31 July 2007. Retrieved 7 November 2012. "The actress attended Danes Hill School and regularly goes back there to watch the school plays. She said of her time there: "I loved it, I absolutely loved it." Ciara later went to Epsom College but did not go to university, choosing instead to focus on her acting career. "I don't know what I'd do if I wasn't an actress, probably English or psychology. I've never really given it a thought.""
External links
Audio / video
- Ciara Janson audio clips (mp3) Mainly commercials + 64 Zoo Lane