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Amara Karan Biography

Birth Name:Amara Karan

Birth Place:Wimbledon, London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • During the London Olympics in 2008, she was asked to carry the Olympic Torch
  • Graduated from the Arts Educational Schools London with a Masters of Arts degree in acting
  • Graduated from Oxford University with a degree in philosophy, politics and economics
  • Made her West End debut in "The Taming of the Shrew" in 2009
  • She originally went to school to become an investment banker
  • Quote: "You spend your whole life doing your job and you've got to do something you love․ Even though it was going to be a struggle I thought I should really follow my heart․ I'm cursed with this passion and desire"

Awards

  • 2020CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated