Nicola Coughlan is taking on the world of Doctor Who as Joy Almondo
Nicola Coughlan had a meteoric rise on the comedy Derry Girls before landing the role of the long-suffering Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton. Now, she's taking on the world of Doctor Who as Joy Almondo.
Nicola's character Joy encounters The Doctor at the hotel and gets swept up in the adventure- and she's not the only familiar face in the episode as viewers will also spot some familiar actors from Sherlock and Casualty.As Doctor Who fans gear up for the latest instalment in the sci-fi franchise, let's dive in to Nicola's life away from the wonderful world of time travel.In 2018, Nicola began playing Clare Devlin, one of the main characters in Ireland-based sitcom Derry Girls.
The show has so far aired three seasons and has been widely appreciated by critics and audiences for its direction, performances, production and set design. In 2021, she won the Irish Film and Television Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal as well as winning a Glamour Women of the Year Award in 2022.Nicola has been notoriously quiet about her love life but has been linked to fellow actor Jake Dunn as of August 2024.
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