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Sophie Wu

b. 1983

British actress

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About Sophie Wu

Born 1983. Sophie Wu is a British actor, film actor and actress.

Sophie Wu (born 23 December 1983) is a Scottish actress. Her films include Kick-Ass. On television, she is known for her roles in the BBC Three drama The Fades (2011), the E4 sitcom The Midnight Beast (2012–2014), and the second and third series of the Channel 4 comedy-drama Fresh Meat (2012–2013).

Life and career Sophie Wu was born in Edinburgh to a Chinese father and a Scottish mother. She went to school in Scotland before studying at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) between 2003 and 2006. After graduating, she began acting in television series, including Casualty and Hotel Babylon, before going on to have the supporting role of Kiki, in comedy film Wild Child opposite Emma Roberts, in 2008. She wrote a monologue for the BBC program The Break (2016–present). She wrote a play titled "Ramona Tells Jim", which premiered in 2017.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Notes2006 Casualty Natalie Gayton Episode: "Happy Hour"2007 Sensitive Skin Lucy Episode: "Three Lost Loves"2008 Hotel Babylon Mei Episode: "Episode 23" 2011 The Fades Jay Series regular Black Mirror Jamie Episode: "The National Anthem" 2012 The Midnight Beast Zoe Fresh Meat Heather Season two, recurring character 2013 Season three, recurring character 2015–2022 Horrible Histories Empress Wu 3 episodes 2016 New Blood Gemma 2 episodes 2018 The Break Franny Wong 1 episode 2024 Here We Go Zoe 1 episode

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London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sophie Wu?

British actress

When was Sophie Wu born?

Sophie Wu was born on 29 March 1983 in Edinburgh.

What is Sophie Wu's occupation?

Sophie Wu is an actor, film actor and actress.

What nationality is Sophie Wu?

Sophie Wu is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sophie Wu

· Wikidata: Q2302888

· DBpedia: Sophie Wu

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