Mia McKenna-Bruce
| Mia McKenna-Bruce | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Mia Sasha McKenna-Bruce 3 July 1997 Bexley, London, England, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Maidstone Grammar School for Girls |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Mia Sasha McKenna-Bruce (born 3 July 1997)[1] is an English actress, best known for her roles as Tee Taylor in Tracy Beaker Returns and in spin-off series The Dumping Ground; as Penny Branning in EastEnders; and as Ashley Tyler in 2009 film The Fourth Kind.
Career
Mia's first role was a ballet girl in the West End production of Billy Elliot.[2][3] Her first TV role was the minor role of Ester aged 6 in the TV short, Small Dark Places. She then starred in Holby City as Abi Taylor for one episode.[4] Mia then appeared in EastEnders as Penny Branning. She had a two episode guest in January 2008 and then another three episode guest stint April 2008. Mia next starred in The Bill in 2009 as Keira Curtis for one episode.[5] She then moved on to Doctors for three episodes.
Later in 2009, Mia starred in her first film role, The Fourth Kind, playing Ashley Tyler. Her next role was as main character Tee Taylor in Tracy Beaker Returns for three years from 2010 to 2012. In 2011, Mia appeared in the TV series Spy for 1 episode and in 5 episodes of The Tracy Beaker Survival Guide.[6] Mia reprised the role of Tee Taylor and since 2013, has appeared in The Dumping Ground.[7] Mia is currently playing Tee Taylor in a The Dumping Ground spin-off, The Dumping Ground: I'm..., a webisode series.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Small Dark Places | Ester | 1 episode |
| Holby City | Abi Taylor | ||
| EastEnders | Penny Branning | 5 episodes | |
| 2009 | The Bill | Keira Curtis | 1 episode |
| Doctors | Pearl Snow | 3 episodes | |
| The Fourth Kind | Ashley Tyler | Film role | |
| 2010–12 | Tracy Beaker Returns | Tee Taylor | Regular role |
| 2011 | Spy | Ashley | 1 episode |
| 2011 | The Tracy Beaker Survival Files | Tee Taylor | 5 episodes |
| 2013– | The Dumping Ground | Regular role | |
| 2014 | The Dumping Ground Survival Files | Regular role | |
| 2016 | The Dumping Ground: I'm... | Tee Taylor | Regular role |
References
- ↑ Mia McKenna-Bruce on Twitter: Could this day get any better @WickedUK
- ↑ "Billy Elliot".
- ↑ "Billy Elliot Success".
- ↑ "Holby City Series 10-15. Physician, Heal Thyself". Radio Times. 2008. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ↑ "The Bill Series 25 - 2. Little Girl Lost - Part One". Radio Times. 2009. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ↑ "Spy Episode 1.5 - Codename: Blood". British Comedy Guide. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ↑ "Mia McKenna-Bruce profile".
- ↑ "The Dumping Ground I'm...Carmen". Radio Times. 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
External links
- Mia McKenna-Bruce at the Internet Movie Database
- Mia McKenna-Bruce on Twitter
- Mia McKenna-Bruce on Instagram