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Mandip’s professional career started with several theatre productions and in 2012 she landed her first major television role in Hollyoaks where she portrayed Phoebe McQueen in 242 episodes.Mandip accepted the award on the graduation stage from TV presenter and University Chancellor Ranvir Singh, she said: “It is truly an honour to be recognised for my career but it could never have happened without my education and especially without the University of Central Lancashire.
“The lecturers, Terrence Mann, Helen Tolson and the late Philip Wood need special mentions, helped me pick my battles as I prepared to leave my education as a working class, northern, woman of colour. They looked past all that and helped me realise my potential. They went above and beyond to prepare me for the industry.”The actor has always kept in contact with the institution and has been happy to discuss her experiences and offer advice to the next generation of acting performers.
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