Rhea Norwood Explained

Birth Name:Rhea Margaret Norwood
Birth Date:2001 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Education:Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BA)
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2021–present

Rhea Margaret Norwood (born 3 June 2001)[1] is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Imogen Heaney in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper (2022–present).[2] She also appeared in the Channel 4 drama Consent (2023)[3] and the Amazon Prime comedy Your Christmas or Mine 2 (2023).

Early life and education

Norwood was born on 3 June 2001 in Kingston upon Thames.[1] Norwood attended Hinchley Wood School and Esher College.[4] Norwood was also a member of the Rose Youth Theatre in Kingston.[5] Norwood graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Acting.[6]

Norwood was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2022.[7]

Career

In 2021, Norwood responded to an open casting[8] for the Netflix teen series Heartstopper and was cast in the role of Imogen Heaney.

In 2022, Norwood was cast in the role of Alice in Channel 4's standalone drama Consent.[9]

In 2023, Norwood landed the role of Bea in the Amazon Prime comedy sequel Your Christmas or Mine 2.

In May 2024 it was announced that Norwood would make her West End debut in June 2024 playing the role of Sally Bowles in Cabaret (musical) at the Playhouse Theatre, London.[10]

Filmography

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Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022Killing Them With KindnessAimeeShort film[11]
2023Your Christmas or Mine 2BeaAmazon Prime[12]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022–presentHeartstopperImogen HeaneySupporting role
2023ConsentAlice

Theatre

Notes and References

  1. 'Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales confirms name and birthdate and lists birthplace as Kingston, Surrey. Publisher: General Register Office. Retrieved: 30 May 2023.
  2. Web site: 26 April 2021 . Netflix Rounds Out Cast For 'Heartstopper' . 21 May 2023.
  3. News: 7 February 2023 . Consent review – a horribly timeless tale of male sexual violence . The Guardian . 21 May 2023 . Jones . Ellen E. .
  4. Web site: Students attend International Women's Day . 27 Jan 2024.
  5. Web site: Testimonial . 27 Jan 2024.
  6. Web site: Rhea Norwood . 22 May 2023.
  7. Web site: 14 November 2022 . Rhea Norwood announces Type 1 diabetes diagnosis' . 21 May 2023.
  8. Web site: Rhea Norwood reveals which character she originally auditioned for in Heartstopper on Netflix . . 22 May 2023.
  9. Web site: Meet the cast of Consent, Channel 4's bold new factual drama . 22 May 2023.
  10. Web site: 7 May 2024 . Cabaret sets new West End cast . 7 May 2024.
  11. Web site: Kill Them With Kindness (Short 2022) . . 22 May 2023.
  12. Web site: Your Christmas or Mine 2 (2023) . . 18 November 2023.
  13. Web site: 7 May 2024 . Cabaret to star Layton Williams and Heartstopper's Rhea Norwood in the West End . 7 May 2024.

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