Susan Wokoma

Susan Wokoma

actress, writer, director

Susan Wokoma was born on Dec 31, 1987 in UK. Susan Wokoma's big-screen debut came with Half of a Yellow Sun directed by Biyi Bandele in 2013. Susan Wokoma is known for Cheaters directed by Elliot Hegarty, Joshua McGuire stars as Josh and Susan Wokoma as Fola. The most recent award Susan Wokoma achieved is Royal Television Society, UK. The upcoming new movie Susan Wokoma plays is Enola Holmes 2 which will be released on Nov 04, 2022.

Susan was born in Southwark, London to Nigerian parents. Her television debut was at 14 years old as one of the eight children selected for CBBC's Serious Jungle (2002). Susan was a member of The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. At 18, whilst studying for her A Levels, she landed her first professional acting role in the BAFTA award winning That Summer Day (2006). The following year she started her actor's training at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Susan made her film debut in Half of a Yellow Sun (2013) as well as TV appearances in Bluestone 42 (BBC) Crashing (Channel 4) and as Cynthia in the E4 comedy hit Chewing Gum. Susan's first leading role was in the E4/Netflix co-production Crazyhead (2016). Susan is also a writer and her older sister, Emi, is a musical theatre actress.

  • Birthday

    Dec 31, 1987
  • Place of Birth

    London, England, UK
  • Also known

    Susie Wokoma

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Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

Royal Television Society, UK
2017
On Screen Performance
Winner - RTS West Television Award

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