Ashley Madekwe
Ashley Madekwe (born 6 December 1983) is an English actress. On television, she is known for her roles the ITV2 series Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2008–2010), the ABC drama Revenge (2011–2013), and the WGN series Salem (2014–2017). For her performance in County Lines (2019), Madekwe was nominated for the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress.
Ashley Madekwe

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- Name
- Ashley Madekwe
- Born
- 6 December 1983
- Birthplace
- Mile End, London, England
- Occupation
- Actress
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art · BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
- Languages
- English
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Ashley Madekwe (born 6 December 1983) is an English actress. On television, she is known for her roles the ITV2 series Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2008–2010), the ABC drama Revenge (2011–2013), and the WGN series Salem (2014–2017). For her performance in County Lines (2019), Madekwe was nominated for the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress.
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Her other films include Victim (2011) and The Strays (2023).

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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Ashley Madekwe • Born — 6 December 1983 • Birthplace — Mile End, London, England • Alma Mater — RADA • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 1998–present • Children — 1 • Relatives — Archie Madekwe (cousin)
Early life
Early life
Madekwe was born at Mile End Hospital in East London to a Nigerian father and an English mother, and grew up on a South London council estate in West Norwood. When she was 14, her family moved to the Norbury suburbs, and Madekwe attended the BRIT School. She went on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. Her cousin is fellow actor Archie Madekwe.
Career
Career
Madekwe started her acting career with a film titled Storm Damage. In 2005, shortly after graduating from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art she played 'Jade' in Shan Khan's Prayer Room at Birmingham Repertory Theatre. She subsequently made guest appearances in the Channel 4 series Teachers, the BBC One soap operas Doctors Casualty, and the BBC Three series Drop Dead Gorgeous. Madekwe made her feature film debut in the 2007 Woody Allen film Cassandra's Dream, opposite Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor. Following that success, she played Elisha in the one-off BBC Three drama pilot West 10 LDN, and appeared in six episodes of Trexx and Flipside as Ollie. In 2008, she landed the role of Bambi on the ITV2 drama series Secret Diary of a Call Girl, appearing in series two and three. Madekwe starred in the 2008 comedy film How to Lose Friends & Alienate People. Her theatre credits include Little Sweet Thing by Roy Williams and Flight Path by David Watson. Madekwe made her official US debut in the 2009 drama series The Beautiful Life, which only aired two episodes on The CW before being cancelled. In February 2011, she was cast as Ashley Davenport in the ABC drama series Revenge. After being a regular for the first two seasons, it was reported in late May 2013 that Madekwe would depart the series following a guest appearance in the first episode of the third season. She starred as Tituba in the television series Salem from 2014 to 2016. In 2018 Madekwe starred in the British film, County Lines, and was subsequently nominated for a BAFTA in 2021 for the role of Toni.
Personal life
Personal life
In June 2012, Madekwe married her long-time boyfriend, Israeli actor Iddo Goldberg. They worked together on Secret Diary of a Call Girl and he also had a role alongside her on the TV series Salem. In late summer 2023, the couple welcomed their first child, a boy.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1999 — The Bill — Janie Newton — Episode: "Badlands" • 2000 — Hope and Glory — Dawn — Episode: "2.4" • Down to Earth — Julie — Episode: "O Best Beloved" • Storm Damage — Annalise — Television film • 2001–2002 — Teachers — Bev — 9 episodes • 2006 — Vital Signs — Tart — Episode: "1.5" • Doctors — Sophie Wells — Episode: "A Mother's Love" • Casualty — Jade Clark — Episode: "Worlds Apart" • Prime Suspect — Tanya — Episode: "The Final Act, Part 1" • 2007 — Drop Dead Gorgeous — Brogan Tully — 3 episodes • 2008 — West 10 LDN — Elisha — Pilot • Trial & Retribution — Maria — Episode: "Tracks: Part 1" • 2008–2010 — Secret Diary of a Call Girl — Bambi/Gloria White — 13 episodes • 2008 — Trexx and Flipside — Ollie — 8 episodes • Wallander — Dolores Maria Santana — Episode: "Sidetracked" • 2009 — The — Marissa Delfina — 4 episodes • Coming Up — Shanna — Episode: "Raising Baby Rio" • 2010 — Above Their Station — Kelly Eve — Pilot • 2011 — Bedlam — Molly Lucas — 6 episodes • 2011–2013 — Revenge — Ashley Davenport — 44 episodes • 2014–2017 — Salem — Tituba — 34 episodes • 2019 — The Umbrella Academy — Detective Eudora Patch — 3 episodes • Four Weddings and a Funeral — Julia — 4 episodes • 2019–2020 — Tell Me A Story — Simone Garland — 10 episodes • 2021 — Tell Me Your Secrets — Lisa — 5 episodes • 2022 — Made for Love — Zelda — 6 episodes • 2023 — Dr. Death — Dr. Ana Lasbrey — Main role, season 2
Identity
Identity
Ashley Madekwe is recorded with the occupation stage actor. Recorded as a citizen of United Kingdom.
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Activity and practice
Ashley Madekwe is recorded as having studied at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2006 — Venus — Royal Court actress • 2007 — Cassandra's Dream — Lucy • 2008 — How to Lose Friends & Alienate People — Vicky • 2011 — Victim — Tia • 2019 — County Lines — Toni — Nominated—BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated—British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress • 2023 — The Strays — Neve / Cheryl Blake — Netflix film
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