Draft:Miya Ocego
Miya Ocego | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Arden School of Theatre |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Miya Ocego is an English actress and model. On television, she is known for her role in the BBC Three series Wreck (2022–).[1][2] She also appeared in the BBC One series The Jetty (2024).
Early life
[edit]Ocego grew up in Lymm, Warrington and attended Lymm High School.[3] She trained at the Arden School of Theatre in Manchester.[4]
Career
[edit]Personal life
[edit]Ocego is a trans woman and transitioned as part of an early intervention study, which she credits with saving her life.[4]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley | Television documentary | |
| 2022–present | Wreck | Rosie Preston | Main role[5][6] |
| 2022 | I Hate Suzie Too | Alexa Dennis | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Baby Reindeer | Waiter | 1 episode[7] |
| 2024 | The Jetty | Jules | 4 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ Shatto, Rachel (1 March 2023). "Pride Interviews Miya Ocego Star Of Wreck On Her Hilarious & Killer New Series". Pride. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ James, Alastair (12 October 2022). "Wreck's Miya Ocego and Ryan J. Brown unveil hidden Cher connection". Attitude. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Heale, Jack (4 September 2021). "Miya Ocego has suffered transphobic abuse during Pride". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ a b Fitzpatrick, Katie (29 October 2022). "Transgender actress who survived horrific bullying lands trailblazing role in new BBC series". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Miya Ocego". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Dashenas, Sam (27 March 2024). "Ducks, body horror and queerness: Wreck stars talk "gruesome" season 2". Gay Times. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Ingle, Rhiannon (26 April 2024). "Baby Reindeer star opens up about filming 'intense' scene that left viewers 'stunned'". Tyla. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
External links
[edit]- Miya Ocego at IMDb
Category:Actresses from Warrington
Category:English transgender actors
Category:English transgender women
Category:People from Lymm