Lived in the Middle East during the first 10 years of her life, and later settled in Loughton, Essex, England
Joined the Epping Youth Theatre when she was in school
Attended Epping Forest College in Loughton, England
A teacher encouraged her to try drama school after watching her performance in a school production of Chicago
Won the role of Jenny in the television series London's Burning after she was talent-spotted while performing a play at the Latchmere Pub Theatre
Was originally contracted to play the role of Hester Wallace in Enigma (2001), but the role was given to actress Kate Winslet who initially turned down the role but later changed her decision