Fola Evans-Akingbola(ⓘ/ˈɑːkiːnˈboʊlɑː/) is a British actress. She is known for roles such as Maddie Bishop in theFreeformseriesSirenandUnited States Secret ServiceSpecial AgentChelsea Arrington in the 2023NetflixseriesThe Night Agent.other credits include,Holby City(2014),Death in Paradise(2016),Game of Thrones(2016),Black Mirror,episode "Striking Vipers"(2019), andTen Percent(2022).
Fola Evans-Akingbola | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1995 (age 29–30)[1] London,England |
| Other names | Fola Akingbola |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Agent | Hamilton Hodell |
| Partner | Curtis Lum (engaged 2022) |
| Relatives | Jimmy Akingbola(uncle) |
Early life and education
editEvans-Akingbola was born inLondon,to an English anthropologist mother, Gillian Evans,[a]and Nigerian musician father Sola Akingbola (of the bandJamiroquai). She was raised inBermondsey,[2]and educated atAlleyn's SchoolinDulwich,graduatingsixth formin 2012.[1]
She received acting training at theNational Youth Theatre[2][2]She later resumed actor training at theIdentity School of Acting.[3]
Career
editBefore acting professionally, Evans-Akingbola worked as a model.[4]
Her first acting credits were for theBBCseriesHolby City(2014).[5]While appearing on a BBC series,Death in Paradise,[5]Evans-Akingbola was cast in the popularHBOseriesGame of Thrones,[6]as the second wife of Khal Moro duringseason 6in 2016.[4]
Since 2017, she was a main character onSiren,[6]playing marine biologist Madelyn Bishop. She has also directed, co-wrote, and produced a short film calledGrandma's 80th Surpriseand done voiceover work forAssassin's Creedvideo games.[6]
ForNetflix'sBlack Mirror,[6]she appeared in a 2019 episode called "Striking Vipers"as Mariella, a younger Millennial woman dating Karl (played byYahya Abdul-Mateen II), (the co-protagonist), but events suggest her relationship with Karl is quite shallow.[7]
Evans-Akingbola played Special Agent Chelsea Arrington in the 2023 Netflix seriesThe Night Agent.[1]
Personal life
editEvans-Akingbola is in a relationship with Canadian actor Curtis Lum. The two worked together inSiren(2018–2020) and both appeared in the 2023 season ofThe Night Agent.They became engaged in 2022.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Youngers | Reanne (uncredited) | Episode: "Links" |
| Holby City | Amaani Qalanjo | Episode: "True Colours" | |
| 2016 | Death in Paradise | Rosey Fabrice | 4 episodes |
| Game of Thrones | Moro's Wife #2 | 2 episodes | |
| Dawn | Pakalan | TV movie | |
| 2017 | An American Exorcism | Angelica | Feature film |
| Assassin's Creed: Origins | Voice Talent | Video game(as Fola Akingbola) | |
| 2018–2020 | Siren | Maddie Bishop | Main cast |
| 2018 | VS. | Makayla | Feature film |
| 2019 | Black Mirror | Mariella | Episode: "Striking Vipers" |
| 2022 | Ten Percent | Zoe Spencer | Main cast |
| 2023-2025 | The Night Agent | Chelsea Arrington | Main cast |
| 2024 | Upgraded | Renee | Feature/television film |
| 2025 | Back in Action | Wendy | Feature/television film |
References
edit- ^abc"Fola Evans-Akingbola (Tulley's 2012) in The Night Agent".Alleyn's School.2 May 2023. Archived fromthe originalon 27 June 2023.Retrieved27 June2023.
- ^abc"Fola Evans-Akingbola – interview, Death in Paradise and Game Of Thrones".afridiziak.com.27 September 2020.
- ^"Identity School of Acting Alumni".identityschoolofacting.com.22 September 2019.
- ^abCrow, Roger (28 July 2017) [27 July 2016]."A Chat with Game of Thrones' Fola Evans-Akingbola".Huffington Post UK.Archivedfrom the original on 19 December 2023.Retrieved26 September2024.
- ^abEllenbogen, Rachael (29 March 2018)."Freeform's 'Siren' TV Show Premiere: Here's How You Know The Cast".International Business Times.IBTimes LLC.
- ^abcdZiyadeh, Murad (18 January 2020)."Preview:" Grandma's 80th Surprise "– how a mixed-race relationship leads to familial problems".Vancouver Weekly.Archived fromthe originalon 22 April 2020.
- ^Shamimi, Minaal (29 March 2018)."Black Mirror: 'Striking Vipers' Ending Explained".International Business Times.IBTimes LLC.
Notes
edit- ^Not to be confused with British philosopherGillian Evans.