Bio
- 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.
Michaela Coel
October 1, 1987 (age 36)
London, England, UK
Bio
- 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.
