Emma Naomi
Emma Naomi | |
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| Born | London, England, UK |
| Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama (BA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015 – |
| Known for | |
Emma Naomi is a British actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series Professor T. and Bridgerton, and is a winner of a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series.
Early life and education
Naomi was born in London, the daughter of two nurses,[1] and has a mixed Jamaican and Irish heritage.[2] She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, earning a BA in acting.[3]
Career
Naomi’s career started in 2015 on stage at the Bristol Old Vic followed by acting in theatres across London and the UK.[4] Since 2020, she has played the recurring role of Alice Mondrich in Bridgerton.[5] From 2021 to 2024, she appeared for three seasons as Detective Inspector Lisa Donckers, a leading character in the crime drama series Professor T. For her Professor T. performance, Naomi won Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series at the 2022 National Film Awards.[6][7] Also in 2022, Naomi appeared as Hannah in the mystery romantic drama film Surprised by Oxford.[8]
In 2024, Naomi played Chelsea Fielding in Episode 8 of Series 13 of Death in Paradise,[9] and in 2025, she appeared as Miss Meadows in What It Feels Like for a Girl and as Ann Ratigan in Too Much TV series.[10]
Personal life
At the start of her career, between theatre performances, Naomi worked various jobs including as a trained Zumba fitness instructor, and fitness is part of her regime. She values a balance of work and personal time, with creative hobbies like gardening and learning new skills outside of acting, and advocates a sustainable approach to life, including reusing and fixing things rather than succumbing to the pressure to acquire new objects.[1][11]
References
- ^ a b Hughes, Mike (27 September 2023). "She found a fictional world of crime, a real world of horses". mikehughes.tv. Mike Hughes on TV. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Mitchell, Tamika (3 June 2024). "Emma Naomi Talks..." thebritishblacklist.co.uk. The British Blacklist. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Emma Naomi (BA Acting)". Guildhall School. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Emma Naomi". Bristol Old Vic. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "Spotlight on actress Emma Naomi". You (South Africa). 2 September 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "National Film Awards 2022 - Winners Room - Emma Naomi with the award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Series". gettyimages.com. Getty Images. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Hofferman, Stella. "Emma Naomi". contentmode.com. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Surprised by Oxford". angel.com. Angel Studios, Inc. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Death in Paradise Episode 8 Series 13". bbc.co.uk. BBC One. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Now representing emmanaomi". instagram.com. Good Culture Inc. 29 July 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ Emily, Olivia (September 2024). "Interview: Emma Naomi On Alice Mondrich's Rise To The Ton". countryandtownhouse.com. Country & Town House. Retrieved 30 September 2025.