Michaela Coel is best known for creating and starring in ‘Chewing Gum’ (Tracey Gordon) and ‘I May Destroy You’ (Arabella), plus roles in ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Mr. Robot’.
Films
- The KitchenIzi (also writer, director)2023
- Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverAneka2022
- Been So LongYvonne2018
- Black PantherAneka (uncredited cameo)2018
- StarfishNicola2016
- National Theatre Live: HomeCynthia2013
TV shows
- I May Destroy YouArabella Essiedu (also creator, writer, director)2020
- Black MirrorTelevision interviewer (episode: ‘Striking Vipers’)2019
- Chewing GumTracey Gordon (also creator, writer)2015
- Mr. RobotShayla Nico2015
- Top BoyKayla2013
- London IrishRuth2013
- Coming UpSimone (episode: ‘The Morning After’)2012
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About Michaela Coel
Michaela Coel is a British actress, writer, director, and producer, celebrated for her bold, authentic storytelling. She rose to prominence with her BAFTA-winning sitcom ‘Chewing Gum’ and the acclaimed drama ‘I May Destroy You’, which she created, wrote, and starred in.
FAQs
What is Michaela Coel’s most famous role?
She is best known for creating and starring in ‘I May Destroy You’ as Arabella Essiedu, a writer navigating life after a sexual assault, and for her BAFTA-winning sitcom ‘Chewing Gum’ as Tracey Gordon.
Did Michaela Coel write and direct her own projects?
Yes, she wrote and directed the feature film ‘The Kitchen’ (2023) and created, wrote, and directed ‘I May Destroy You’ (2020). She also created and wrote ‘Chewing Gum’ (2015).
What awards has Michaela Coel won?
She won a BAFTA for Best Female Comedy Performance for ‘Chewing Gum’ and received multiple Emmy nominations for ‘I May Destroy You’, including Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Writing.
Is Michaela Coel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Yes, she played Aneka, a member of the Dora Milaje, in ‘Black Panther’ (2018, uncredited) and reprised the role in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ (2022).
What was Michaela Coel’s first major TV role?
Her first major TV role was as Kayla in the Channel 4 drama ‘Top Boy’ (2013), followed by a recurring role as Shayla Nico in ‘Mr. Robot’ (2015).
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