Sophie Willan

Sophie Willan (born 21 October 1987) is a BAFTA winning English actress, narrator, writer and comedian. Early life Sophie Willan was born on 21 October 1987, in Bolton where she grew up, and spent time in care as a child, as her mother was a heroin addict. She later worked as an escort to fund her arts career. Theatre and stand-up comedy Willan began her arts career in theatre, founding feminist theatre/cabaret group Eggs Collective. Willan's stand up takes inspiration from her unusual life experiences. In 2015 she won the Magners New Comedian of the Year award.