Laura Aikman
Laura Aikman | |
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The Mysti Show (2004–2005) (2019)Casualty (2009–2010) Lemon La Vida Loca (2012–2013) 4 O'Clock Club (2012–2014) The Job Lot (2014–2015) Waterloo Road (2015) Gavin & Stacey | |
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Laura Holly Aikman (born 24 December 1985) is an English actress. She is best known for her roles as Debbie in Not Going Out and Sonia in Gavin & Stacey.
Early life
Aikman was born in the
Career
In 2009, she appeared in the BBC Three series Personal Affairs playing Lucy. On 8 August 2009, it was announced that Aikman would be joining the cast of Casualty, and her role as May Phelps[4] started on 12 September 2009. Aikman appeared in 35 episodes, her final appearance aired on 8 May 2010.
In 2012, Aikman starred alongside
In 2018, Aikman joined 26 other celebrities at
Personal life
Aikman has been married to actor Matt Kennard since 2019; they met when she joined the cast for the final season (2015) of Bluestone 42.[6][7] Aikman volunteered with Shout 85258, providing mental health support throughout 2022.
Filmography
† | Denotes productions that have not yet been released |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1996 | Surviving Picasso | Maya Widmaier-Picasso | |
1997 | The Usual Children | Hela | |
1998 | The Scarlet Tunic | Dotty Marlowe | |
1999 | Great Expectations | Young Biddy | |
1999 | Virtual Sexuality | Lucy Parker | |
2005 | Rude Awakenings | Ally | Short film |
2007 | Popcorn | Jeannie | |
2007 | Blood Monkey | Sydney Maas | Direct-to-video |
2008 | The Trevor Ending Story | Sally | Short film |
2010 | Freight | Julie Taylor | |
2011 | Six Degrees | Student Girl | Short film |
2012 | Keith Lemon: The Film | Rosie | |
2013 | Bula Quo! | Caroline | a.k.a. Guitars, Guns and Paradise! |
2014 | Cancer Hair | Claire | Short film |
2015 | Amar Akbar & Tony | Samantha | |
2016 | The Hatching | Lucy | |
2017 | Lady M | Chloe | Short film |
2020 | Settlers | Sam | Short film |
2021 | Milk | Lydia | Short film |
2021 | @ | Natalie | Short film |
2022 | This is Christmas
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Polly | |
2023 | Scrapper | Kaye |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Casualty | Rebecca Bright | Episode: "Choked:Part One" |
2004 | Doctors | Katy Harding | Episode: "Inner Circles" |
2004 | Tracy Beaker Parties with Pudsey | Mysti | TV movie , guest role - part 4 only
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2004–2005 | The Mysti Show
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Mysti | Title character |
2006 | The Best Man | Alison Poley | TV movie |
2007 | Trial & Retribution | Kelly Hobson | Episode: "Closure" |
2007 | The Bill | Tanya Murphy | Episode: "Copy Cat Killer" |
2008 | Teenage Kicks | Milly Heath | Main cast |
2008 | Dis/Connected | Paula | TV movie |
2008, 2009 | That Mitchell and Webb Look | Various roles | 4 episodes |
2009 | Demons | Alice | Episode: "Smitten" |
2009 | FM | Sky | Episode: "Blinded by the Light" |
2009 | Personal Affairs | Lucy Baxter | Miniseries, main cast |
2009–2010 | Casualty | May Phelps | Main cast (series 24) |
2010 | The Adventures of Daniel | Suzie | TV movie |
2010 | Rules of Love | Receptionist | TV movie |
2010 | Identity | Olivia Knighton | Episode: "Chelsea Girl" |
2010 | Jack Taylor | Kelly | Episode: "Purgatory" |
2011 | Not Going Out | Debbie | Episode: "Debbie" |
2012–2013 | Lemon La Vida Loca | Rosie Parker | Main cast (series 1), guest (1 episode series 2) |
2012–2014 | 4 O'Clock Club | Mrs Melanie Poppy | Main cast (series 1–2), guest (2 episodes series 3) |
2013 | Pramface | Jenny | Episode: "Stay at Home Losers" |
2013 | Way to Go | Julia | Main cast |
2013 | My Town | ||
2013–2016 | Citizen Khan | Debbie | 4 episodes |
2014 | Siblings | Amanda | Episode: "Burrito Neighbours" |
2014–2015 | The Job Lot | Natalie Mason | Main cast (series 2–3) |
2015 | Waterloo Road | Lorna Hutchinson | Recurring role (series 10) |
2015 | Bluestone 42 | Ellen | Main cast (series 3) |
2016 | Comedy Playhouse | Georgy | Episode: "Stop/Start" |
2016 | Josh | Amy | Episode: "Sex & Politics" |
2016 | Lovesick | Jo | 2 episodes |
2017 | Liar | D.I. Charlotte Sullivan | Episode: "The Marshes" |
2017 | So Awkward | Ms Vicky Parfitt | Main cast (series 3) |
2018 | Shane the Chef | Penny | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
2018 | Space Chickens in Space | Starley | Main cast, voice role |
2019 | Sadie Sparks | Val Garcia | Recurring role |
2019 | London Kills | Leanne Ponting | 2 episodes |
2019 | Gavin & Stacey | Sonia | Episode: "A Special Christmas" |
2020 | Incredible Ant | Bibi | Main cast |
2020 | The Split | Tabby | 2 episodes |
2021 | Death in Paradise | Cherry Jackson | Episode: "Series 10, Episode 3" |
2021 | The One | Lucy Bell | 2 episodes |
2021 | Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas | Ella | Television special |
2022 | The Rising | Victoria Sands | 2 episodes |
2023 | Archie | Dyan Cannon | Main cast |
TBA | Rhona Who Lives by the River | Rhona #1/Rhona #2 | Main cast, voice role |
Theatre
- Princess Catherine in Henry V.[citation needed]
- Rebecca Foley in Pravda.[citation needed]
- Connie Batsford in Bus.[citation needed]
- Blousie Brown in Bugsy Malone (musical).[citation needed]
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | The Secret World | Various | Voice only |
2013 | Divinity: Dragon Commander | Scarlett | Voice only |
2014 | Grid Autosport | Voice only | |
Dreamfall Chapters | Sister Sahya/Marcurian Rebel | Voice only | |
Dragon Age: Inquisition | Various | Voice only | |
2015 | Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below | Various | English version, voice only |
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward | Yda | Voice only | |
Guitar Hero Live | Voice only | ||
Assassin's Creed Syndicate | London Civilian | Voice only | |
Assassin's Creed Syndicate: Jack the Ripper | London Civilian | Voice only | |
2017 | Mass Effect: Andromeda | Various | Voice only |
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood | Lyse | English version, voice only | |
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age | Jade | English version, voice only | |
2019 | Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space | Voice only | |
Anthem | Various | Voice only | |
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers | Lyse | English version, voice only | |
2021 | Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker | Lyse | English version, voice only |
2023 | Final Fantasy XVI | Eloise | Voice only |
2024 | Dragon's Dogma 2 | Doireann | Voice only |
References
- ^ "Stuart St Paul – celebrity guest speaker's novel series Cruise Ship Crime Investigators heading for TV". Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Alumnae". Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Who is Laura Aikman, the actress who plays Smithy's girlfriend Sonia in Gavin and Stacey?". WalesOnline. 25 December 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ "TV stars sing for Great Ormond Street Christmas charity single". ITV. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ Waddell, Lily (26 December 2019). "Gavin & Stacey's Sonia is Keith Lemon's' ex-girlfriend' Laura". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
In real life, actress Laura has recently married her actor boyfriend Matt Kennard.
- ^ Jones, Craig (18 August 2021). "The ex-Emmerdale star who has a famous wife". LeedsLive. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
External links
- Laura Aikman at IMDb