Nathalie Emmanuel
| Nathalie Emmanuel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Nathalie Joanne Emmanuel 2 March 1989 Southend-on-Sea, England |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Nathalie Joanne Emmanuel[1] (born 2 March 1989 in Southend-on-Sea) is an English actress best known for her role in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks as Sasha Valentine, which she played from 2006 to 2010. Emmanuel was born to a Jamaican mother and a French father.
Her first major television break came as the star of a summer Vodafone advertisement while she worked at a bank. She also played Nala in the West End production of The Lion King alongside Pippa Bennett-Warner and Dominique Moore. She then later played 'Charlie' in the E4 show, Misfits in the first episode of the third season.
In January 2012 Emmanuel presented BBC Three's Websex: What's the Harm?, investigating the online sexual habits of 16–24 year olds in the UK.
Emmanuel currently plays the role of Missandei in HBO's Game of Thrones.[2]
Emmanuel will be appearing in Fast and Furious 7.[3]
Background
Emmanuel attended St Hilda's School, Westcliff from the age of 3 to 11. She then moved schools, attending Westcliff High School for Girls from the age of 12. She has a sister, Louise, who was in the 2002 final of Stars in Their Eyes Kids.
In 2007, Emmanuel presented the award for 'Best R & B Act' at the MOBO Awards alongside Martin Offiah. She also presented an award at the 2008 Urban Music Awards.
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References
- ↑ Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1984–2004.
- ↑ "Game of Thrones Season 3: New Cast Members – Comic Con". Retrieved 14 July 2012.
- ↑ Film Casting Round-Up: Jennifer Lopez Joins Thriller ‘The Boy Next Door’, ‘Fast & Furious 7′ Adds ‘Game Of Thrones’ Actress