Karla-Simone Spence
Karla-Simone Spence | |
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 Spence interviewed in 2019 | |
| Born | 19 July 1996 Lambeth, London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Family | Djed Spence (brother) |
Karla-Simone Spence (born 19 July 1996)[1] is a British actress. She is best known for her roles in the film Blue Story (2019) and the ITVX period drama The Confessions of Frannie Langton (2022). She also appeared in the BBC series Gold Digger (2019) and Wannabe (2018).
Early life
Spence was born in South London. She is of
Career
Spence made her television debut in 2018 when she played Amber in the BBC Three short-form sitcom Wannabe.[6] The following year, she starred as Cali Okello in the BBC One miniseries Gold Digger[7] and in that same year she portrayed the leading lady, Leah in the film Blue Story.[8] The film received critical acclaim and earned her nominations at the National Film Awards.
In August 2021, it was announced that Spence would star as the title role of Frannie Langton in the period drama
In April 2022, Spence made her professional stage debut in House of Ife at Bush Theatre.
In October 2023 it was announced she was cast in The Count of Monte Cristo alongside Sam Claflin as Haydée.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Nine Nights | Anna | |
| 2019 | Blue Story | Leah |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Wannabe | Amber | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Gold Digger | Cali Okello | Miniseries; 6 episodes |
| 2022 | The Confessions of Frannie Langton | Frannie Langton | Title role, 4 episodes |
| 2024 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Haydée |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | House of Ife | Aida | Bush Theatre, London |
Short film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ghosts in Time | Eve | Short film |
| 2018 | Sex Ed | Student | Short film |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | National Film Awards UK | Best Actress | Blue Story | Nominated | [11][12][13] |
| Best Newcomer | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | GLAAD Media Award | Outstanding limited or Anthropology series | The Confessions Of Frannie Langton | Nominated | [14] |
References
- ^ Spence, Karla-Simone. "Birthday". Instagram.
- ^ Vora, Hershil (2 May 2020). "Exclusive: Stephen Odubola And Karla-Simone Spence Talks "Blue Story"". The Knockturnal.
- ^ "Karla-Simone Spence on jewels, acting and The Confessions of Frannie Langton". Something About Rocks Limited.
- ^ Leake, Natasha (9 December 2022). "Tatler meets Karla-Simone Spence, Little Black Book It Girl and star of ITV's hottest new period drama". Tatler. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ Karla-Simone Spence (26 December 2019). "Proud Big sister🦁❤️ The future is bright! SPENCE WOI YOii!!! #winninggoal #borofc". Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ "People Just Do Nothing star gets BBC 3 series". Televisual. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ Anderson, Hayley (12 November 2019). "Gold Digger on BBC cast: Who is in the cast of Gold Digger?". Express.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (28 February 2019). "Paramount, BBC Partner for 'Blue Story'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ White, Peter (11 August 2021). "'The Confessions of Frannie Langton': Karla-Simone Spence, Sophie Cookson & Patrick Martins To Star In ITV Period Drama". Deadline. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
- ^ Facey, Liv (12 December 2022). "The Confessions of Frannie Langton Review: Quality Drama with Mystery and Heart". Den of Geek.
- ^ "2020 National Film Awards UK Nominations". National Film Awards UK.
- ^ Kallon, Catherine (15 November 2019). "Karla-Simone Spence Looked Divine In Ong-Oaj Pairam For The 'Blue Story' London Premiere". Red Carpet Fashion Awards.
- ^ Kenigsberg, Ben (5 May 2020). "Blue Story' Review". The New York Times.
- ^ "35th annual GLAAD Nominations".
External links
- Karla-Simone Spence at IMDb
- Karla-Simone Spence on Instagram