Jenna Louise Coleman

Born           :  27 April 1986 Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Occupation :  Actress

Personal Life

Jenna-Louise Coleman born 27 April 1986 is an English actress, known for appearing in the British soap opera Emmerdale. She is due to portray the next companion to the Doctor in the British sci-fi series Doctor Who, and appeared in the series seven opener, "Asylum of the Daleks" as Oswin Oswald. She is due to begin her role as the companion in the The Snowmen.

Coleman was born in Blackpool, Lancashire. She attended Arnold School in Blackpool where she was Head Girl, and gained straight As in her A-levels. Discussing her role on Emmerdale, Coleman said that she regrets not having a conventional university experience. While at school, Coleman was a member of a theatre company called In Yer Space, with whom she performed at the Edinburgh Festival in the play Crystal Clear. She won an award for her performance, while the play was also received favourably.