Emily Coates Explained

Birth Name:Emily Lauren Coates
Birth Place:Basingstoke, England
Years Active:2019–present

Emily Lauren Coates is an English actress. On television, she is best known for her roles in the BBC Three comedy Ladhood (2019–2022) and the Netflix series Cursed (2020).

Early life

Coates was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire.[1] Coates joined the National Youth Theatre. She also trained with the Actors Class and appeared in local Petersfield stage productions.[2]

Career

In 2019, Coates made her television debut when she began playing Rachel Fielder in the BBC Three and BBC iPlayer comedy series Ladhood[3] [4] 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.[5] The following year in 2020, Coates had a prominent supporting role as the villain Sister Iris in the Netflix Arthurian fantasy series Cursed.[6] [7]

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.[8] Also in 2023, Coates had a recurring role as Petra in the third and final season of the Hulu historical comedy-drama The Great.[9] [10]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019FlackMillyEpisode: "Calvin"
2019WarrenJenny2 episodes
2019Ackley BridgeLucy Pellow1 episode
2019–2022LadhoodRachel Fielder9 episodes
2020CursedSister Iris8 episodes
2021Tiny DancerSophieShort film
2023The Little MermaidRosa
2023The GreatPetra7 episodes
2023The Long ShadowTracey Browne1 episode
2024Bad TidingsSpecial

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emily Lauren Coates. England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008. 25 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Emily Coates. Hamilton Hodell. 30 August 2023.
  3. Web site: How to watch Ladhood. Radio Times. James. Hibbs. 6 September 2022. 30 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Emily Coates, Actor. British Comedy Guide. 30 August 2023.
  5. Web site: 'Cursed': Who Plays Sister Iris in the Netflix Fantasy Series?. Distractify. Gabrielle. Bernardini. 21 July 2020. 30 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Who plays Iris in Cursed? - Emily Coates. PopBuzz. 30 August 2023.
  7. Web site: 'Cursed': Devon Terrell, Gustaf Skarsgard, Lily Newmark & More Join Arthurian Netflix Series. Deadline. Dino. Day-Ramos. 4 March 2019. 17 July 2020.
  8. Web site: The Little Mermaid Live-Action Remake Cast & Character Guide. Screen Rant. Shaurya. Thapa. 28 May 2023. 30 August 2023.
  9. Web site: 'The Great' Pulled Off Its Own 'Succession'-Like Shocker to Perfection. IndieWire. Steve. Greene. 22 May 2023. 30 August 2023.
  10. Web site: Emily Coates. ReVamp. Ali. Dhanji. 26 May 2023. 30 August 2023.