Jaye Jacobs
| Jaye Jacobs | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Emma Jaye Jacobs 27 May 1982 Street, Somerset, England |
| Education | Crispin School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003-present |
Emma Jaye Jacobs (born 27 May 1982), is an English actress. She is best known for playing the role of Donna Jackson in the BBC medical drama series Holby City from 2004 to 2011 and as Sian Diamond in the BBC school drama Waterloo Road from 2011 to 2013.
Early life
Jacobs was born in Street, Somerset, England. She was educated at the Crispin School, where she became deputy-head girl.[1] She attended dance classes at the Joy Tinney School of dancing,[1] where she landed several roles in their yearly musical, including the Lion in The Wizard of Oz. She subsequently trained at the Arts Educational School in London. While training, Jacobs undertook a series of part-time jobs, including modelling shoes and underwear, working in an Indian restaurant, and making and selling jewellery.
Career
In 2003, Jacobs played Alice in the EastEnders spin-off Perfectly Frank.
In 2004, Jacobs joined the cast of the BBC medical drama series Holby City as fun-loving nurse, turned Ward Sister, Donna Jackson. In 2011, Jacobs left the show and the role of Donna Jackson.[2]
Soon after leaving Holby City, it was announced Jacobs had joined the cast of the BBC school drama Waterloo Road as new Deputy Head and Science Teacher Sian Diamond in the seventh series.[1] In 2012, Jacobs decided to leave the show and made her last appearance on 28 February 2013.
In October 2014, Jacobs played the role of Amber on CBBC children's television program Millie Inbetween.
In 2015, Jacobs appeared in an episode of the ITV drama Midsomer Murders as Police Constable Carolyn Florrie. She voiced Amaya in the fifth episode of the video game Game of Thrones.
Strictly Come Dancing
In Autumn 2005, Jacobs appeared in the third series of Strictly Come Dancing, dancing with professional partner Andrew Cuerden. However, the couple were eliminated in the second week of the contest and finished in eleventh place on the show.
References
- 1 2 3 "Jaye goes from nurse to teacher as she joins cast of Waterloo Road". Central Somerset Gazette. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ↑ "Jaye Jacobs discusses 'Holby City' exit - Holby City News - Soaps". Digital Spy. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2012-12-19.