Susan Wokoma

Susan Indiaba Wokoma (born 31 December 1987 in Peckham, London, England) is a British actress, writer and director. She is best known for her roles as Edith in the Enola Holmes films, Cynthia in Chewing Gum, Raquel in the E4/Netflix show Crazyhead and Fola in Cheaters. Wokoma was listed as one of Europe's Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017 and named a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit by an international jury the same year. Early life and education Wokoma was born on 31 December 1987, in London; her parents are Kalabari from Rivers State in South-South Nigeria. Her mother worked as a cleaner, and her father worked multiple jobs. He died in 2012. Wokoma made her television debut at the age of 14 as a participant in CBBC's Serious Jungle in 2002. She was also a member of The National Youth Theatre, making her professional acting debut in the BAFTA-winning That Summer Day. She has a bachelor's degree in acting from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating in 2010.