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Last updated on the 22 July 2024 by Maeve
Mini Biography
Born: 27 April 1986, Blackpool, Lancashire, England.
Jenna Coleman, born as Jenna-Louise Coleman attended Arnold School, an independent school in Blackpool, where she participated in school plays and developed her passion for the performing arts.
After completing her secondary education, she was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, one of the most prestigious drama schools in the United Kingdom. Her training at RADA provided her with a strong foundation and prepared her for the competitive world of acting.
Jenna Coleman first gained recognition for her role as Jasmine Thomas in the soap opera Emmerdale. However, it was her portrayal of Clara Oswald in Doctor Who that truly catapulted her to global fame. Coleman’s three-year stint on the show received widespread praise, and her character became one of the most beloved companions in the show’s history.
Following her success on Doctor Who, Jenna Coleman took on the challenging role of Queen Victoria in the TV series named after the iconic monarch. Her portrayal of the young queen, from her ascension to the throne at a tender age to her marriage to Prince Albert, garnered critical acclaim and contributed to the show’s commercial success.
In addition to her television work, Jenna Coleman has also showcased her talent in various movies, including Captain America: The First Avenger and Me Before You.
Beyond acting, Coleman has also dabbled in the world of modeling, lending her beauty and charm to campaigns for renowned brands like Burberry and Longchamp.
Suggested viewing
The Jetty (2024)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 6.1
A fire in a lakeside town unearths a cold missing person case, prompting a detective to link it to a local sex offender and a podcast investigation into the same disappearance. As she digs deeper, the truth threatens to shatter her world, forcing her to confront dark secrets from her own past.
Top cast: Jenna Coleman, Archie Renaux, Laura Marcus, Bo Bragason, Amelia Bullmore, Ruby Stokes, Tom Glynn-Carney, Weruche Opia, Matthew McNulty, David Ajala, Shannon Watson, Ralph Ineson, Clare Calbraith.
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The Cry (2018)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.3
“The Cry” is based on a psychological thriller novel written by Helen FitzGerald. The story follows a young couple, Joanna and Alistair, who face a devastating tragedy while on a trip to Australia with their infant son. Secrets, lies and media scrutiny unravel their lives, questioning the very nature of motherhood.
Top cast: Jenna Coleman, Ewen Leslie, Asher Keddie, Stella Gonet, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Markella Kavenagh, Shareena Clanton, Alex Dimitriades.
The Serpent (2021)
Bftv 8.0 / IMDb 7.6
Based on the true story of French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who preyed on young travelers in Southeast Asia in the 1970s. The show follows the efforts of Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg to track down Sobhraj and bring him to justice, as well as the experiences of some of Sobhraj’s victims. The series explores themes of deception, manipulation and the corrupting influence of power.
Top cast: Tahar Rahim, Jenna Coleman, Ellie Bamber, Billy Howle, Mathilde Warner, Grégoire Isvarine, Tim McInnerny, Dasha Nekrasova, Amesh Edireweera.
Victoria (2016)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 8.2
Follows the life and reign of Queen Victoria, from her accession to the throne at the age of 18 to her marriage to Prince Albert and the birth of their children. The show explores Victoria’s personal and political struggles as she faces the challenges of being a young monarch in a male-dominated world, while also examining the lives of her family, friends and advisors.
Top cast: Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes, Nell Hudson, Ferdinand Kingsley, Adrian Chiller, Tommy Knight, Jordan Waller, Anna Wilson-Jones, Daniela Holtz.
External link – Victoria at Period Drama Stills
More Queen Victoria
Death Comes to Pemberley (2013)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.1
The story revolves around the murder of Captain Denny, which takes place on the grounds of Pemberley, the estate of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. The investigation into the murder leads to the revelation of secrets and scandals involving the characters from Austen’s novel, and puts strains on the relationships between them.
Top cast: Matthew Rhys, Anna Maxwell Martin, Matthew Goode, Trevor Eve, Jenna Coleman,Tom Ward, Eleanor Tomlinson, James Norton, Nichola Burley.
Doctor Who (1963)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 8.4
The adventures of a time-traveling alien known as the Doctor, who travels through time and space in a spaceship called the TARDIS, accompanied by various companions. The Doctor is a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey who has the ability to regenerate his body when he is near death, allowing him to take on a new appearance and personality.
Top cast: Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill.
