Susan Wokoma

About Susan Wokoma

Susan Wokoma

Susan Wokoma is a British actress, writer, and producer who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Born on December 31, 1987, in Southwark, London, Wokoma began her acting career in 2008 and has since appeared in several TV shows, films, and stage productions. She is best known for her roles in the TV series โ€œCrazyheadโ€ and โ€œChewing Gumโ€ and for being the voice of Princess Talanji in the popular video game โ€œWorld of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth.โ€

Early Life and Career

Wokoma grew up in a Nigerian household in London and attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) where she studied acting. She made her acting debut in 2008 in the TV series โ€œHolby Cityโ€ and went on to appear in several other TV shows and films such as โ€œDoctor Who,โ€ โ€œYear of the Rabbit,โ€ and โ€œEnola Holmes.โ€ In 2016, she starred in the TV series โ€œChewing Gumโ€ as Cynthia, a role that earned her critical acclaim and a BAFTA nomination.

Partner and Personal Life

Wokoma prefers to keep her personal life private, but it is known that she is in a long-term relationship with actor and writer Hamza Jeetooa. The two have worked together on several projects, including the 2018 short film โ€œLove the Sinnerโ€ which Wokoma wrote and Jeetooa directed. They are also co-founders of the production company โ€œThe Sibs.โ€

Voice Acting Career

Aside from her on-screen acting work, Wokoma has also lent her voice to several video games and animated TV shows. In 2018, she voiced the character of Princess Talanji in the video game โ€œWorld of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth.โ€ Her performance was widely praised, and she has since become a fan favorite among gamers. Wokoma has also provided voice work for the animated TV series โ€œThe Midnight Gospelโ€ and โ€œThe Last Kids on Earth.โ€

Future Projects

Wokomaโ€™s career shows no signs of slowing down, and she has several exciting projects in the pipeline. She is set to star in the upcoming TV series โ€œThe Powerโ€ and โ€œTruth Seekers,โ€ and she will also appear in the film โ€œEnola Holmes 2.โ€ In addition to her acting work, Wokoma is also a writer and producer and is sure to continue making waves in the entertainment industry.

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