Emily Coates

Emily Lauren Coates is an English actress. On television, she is best known for her roles in the BBC Three comedy Ladhood (2019–2022), the Netflix series Cursed and the 5 series Missed Call (2026).

Early life Coates was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Coates joined the National Youth Theatre.

Career In 2019, Coates made her television debut when she began playing Rachel Fielder in the BBC Three and BBC iPlayer comedy series Ladhood and had a recurring role as Jenny in the BBC One sitcom Warren. She also made guest appearances in episodes of the W series Flack and the Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge. In 2020, Coates had a prominent supporting role as the villain Sister Iris in the Netflix Arthurian fantasy series Cursed.

It was then announced Coates would make her feature film debut in the live-action adaptation of Disney's The Little Mermaid as a new character named Rosa. The film premiered in 2023. Also in 2023, Coates had a recurring role as Petra in the third and final season of the Hulu historical comedy-drama The Great.

The following year, Coates appeared in the Sky Max Christmas film Bad Tidings. In 2026, Coates starred as Katie Gleason in the 5 series Missed Call.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2019 Flack Milly Episode: "Calvin" 2019 Warren Jenny 2 episodes 2019 Ackley Bridge Lucy Pellow 1 episode 2019–2022 Ladhood Rachel Fielder 9 episodes 2020 Cursed Sister Iris 8 episodes 2021 Tiny Dancer Sophie Short film 2023 The Little Mermaid Rosa 2023 The Great Petra 7 episodes 2023 The Long Shadow Tracey Browne 1 episode 2024 Bad TidingsAshleigh Brennan Television film2026 Missed CallKatie Gleason Main role