Ashley Madekwe

Name: Ashley Madekwe

Introduction: Ashley Madekwe is a British actress known for her roles in various television series and films. She gained international recognition for her work in “Revenge,” “Salem,” and more recently, for her critically acclaimed performance in “County Lines.”

Date of birth: December 6, 1981

Height: Approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)

Place of birth: London, England, United Kingdom (specifically Mile End Hospital, London)

Family:

Parents’ names: Her father is of Nigerian descent, and her mother is English. Specific names are not widely publicized.
Spouse: Iddo Goldberg (m. 2012), a British actor and photographer, known for roles in “Peaky Blinders” and “Salem,” where they also co-starred.
Children: Ashley Madekwe and Iddo Goldberg welcomed a baby boy in 2023. His name has not been publicly revealed.
Relatives: She is the cousin of actor Archie Madekwe.

Profession: Actress, former fashion blogger.

Nationality: British

Religion: Information not consistently available.

College or university attended:

BRIT School of Performing Arts
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, where she earned a BA in Acting.

Biography and What Famous For:
Ashley Madekwe developed an early interest in acting, attending the BRIT School of Performing Arts and later training at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. Her career began in British television and film, with early appearances in shows like “The Bill,” “Teachers,” and the TV movie “Storm Damage” (2000).

She gained significant recognition in the UK for her role as Bambi in the ITV2 series “Secret Diary of a Call Girl” (2007-2010), where she starred alongside Billie Piper. It was on this show that she met her future husband, Iddo Goldberg.

Madekwe’s career took a significant turn when she moved to Los Angeles and was cast as Ashley Davenport in the popular ABC drama “Revenge” (2011-2013). This role brought her to a wider international audience and established her as a recognizable face in American television.

Following “Revenge,” she took on the role of Tituba in the supernatural historical drama series “Salem” (2014-2017) for WGN America, a role that further showcased her versatility.

In more recent years, Madekwe has earned critical acclaim for her work in British independent cinema. Her performance as Toni in the 2019 film “County Lines,” which explores the exploitation of vulnerable youth in drug trafficking, earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the BAFTA Awards. She has also appeared in Netflix’s “The Strays” (2023) and “The Umbrella Academy” (2019), and most recently in the second season of “Dr. Death” (2023).

Beyond acting, Ashley Madekwe was also known for her successful fashion blog, “Ring My Bell,” which was popular for its style insights. She has spoken about seeking out roles with more “agency” for her characters, particularly as an actress of color.

Have participated (Selected filmography):

Television: