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Michaela Coel Biography
Birth Name:
Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson
Birth Place:
London, England
Profession
Actor, writer, producer, director, singer, poet
Fast Facts
- Daughter of Ghanaian parents
- Her parents separated before she was born, and was raised by her mother
- Studied at Prima del Teatro and Theatre Royal Stratford East
- Performed in poetry open mics under the name Michaela The Poet
- Playwright Ché Walker encouraged her to study acting
- Wore a Kente cloth dress designned by her mother to attend the 2016 BAFTA Awards
Awards
- 2021Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie: nominated
- 2021Emmy-Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or A Dramatic Special: winner
- 2016BAFTA Television Awards-Best Female Performance In A Comedy Programme: winner
Relationships
- Jasmine -- Sister