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Ashley Madekwe

Early Life and Education

Ashley Madekwe is an English actress known for her versatile roles in film and television. She was born on December 6, 1983, in London, England, and grew up in the eastern part of the city. Her father is of Nigerian and Swiss descent, which has influenced her distinctive heritage and appearance, while her mother is English.

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Madekwe developed an interest in acting early on and honed her craft at one of the most prestigious drama schools in the UK. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Acting. During her time at RADA, she performed in numerous stage productions, including a notable turn as Princess Katherine in Henry V.

Career Beginnings and Breakthrough

Madekwe began her professional acting career in 1999, with one of her earliest roles in the British television film Storm Damage. Throughout the early 2000s, she made guest appearances in a variety of British TV series including Teachers, Casualty, Doctors, and Drop Dead Gorgeous.

Her film debut came when she appeared in Woody Allen’s 2007 movie Cassandra’s Dream, where she acted alongside Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor. That same year, she landed a lead role as Elisha in the BBC series West 10 LDN, which helped raise her profile in the UK entertainment industry.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 6 Dec, 1981
Age: 38 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Stage actor
Film actor
Blogger
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Birth Place: London
residence: London
Education: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Gender: Female
Description: English actress and fashion blogger
Twitter Id: Smashleybell
Spouse: Iddo Goldberg [M. 2012]
Net Worth 2021: 3 million
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Last Modified: May 18 2025
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