Lois Winstone

Lois Winstone (born 1982) is an English actress and musician. Her younger sister Jaime is also an actress. She has had parts in both Holby City and The Bill, as well as in several films.

Early life

Winstone is the eldest daughter of English actor Ray Winstone. She was born in London, attending Enfield County School. Later, the family moved to Roydon, Essex. She returned to the London Borough of Enfield to attend Southgate College, where she studied art.

Acting career

Her first major acting role was an uncredited part in Gary Oldman's 1997 drama Nil by Mouth, alongside her father. Lois would again appear with her father in 2001's Last Orders, this time playing the role of Kath. Lois appeared in four episodes of The Bill in 2002, playing Chloe Kendrick. Two years later in 2004 she appeared in the "Night Fever" episode of Holby City. In the same year, Winstone appeared alongside her father for a third time in the film, Everything. 2005 saw Lois appear in the TV film Perfect Day. In 2006, Winstone played the role of Kirsty in the TV mini-series, When Evil Calls. She described her character as "a gothic schoolgirl lesbian".^[1] In 2007, she played Lilith in Beyond the Rave.^[2] In 2011 she appeared in the British independent film, The Hot Potato, alongside her father.^[3][4][5]

Modelling career

Winstone is the face and body of the Ann Summers Spring Summer 2009 Enchantment lingerie collection.^[6]

Music career

Winstone is currently in Lois & The Love. Winstone is part of electro pop band This Year's Model, brain child of Manchester techno guru DNCN. She also goes by the stage name "Baby Bo" as part of the London-based hip hop trio Crack Village. She describes joining the band as "a fluke".^[1]

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