- Born
- Birth nameNicola Mary Coughlan
- Height1.55 m
- Nicola Coughlan, is a celebrated Irish actress renowned for her captivating performances on both television and stage. She has swiftly risen to prominence through her diverse and impressive roles, showcasing her talent and versatility.
Nicola's journey into acting began at a young age, spurred by her deep passion for the craft. She pursued her studies at the Oxford School of Drama and Birmingham School of Acting, where she honed her skills and developed her unique style.
Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she starred as Clare Devlin in the critically acclaimed Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls (2018). The show, set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, earned widespread praise for its humor and heart, with Nicola's portrayal of the earnest and lovable Clare winning the hearts of audiences and critics alike.
In 2020, Nicola's career reached new heights with her role as Penelope Featherington in the Netflix period drama La chronique des Bridgerton (2020). The series, produced by Shondaland, became a global phenomenon, and Nicola's performance as the sharp-witted and secretive Penelope further cemented her status as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
Nicola Coughlan's dedication to her art and her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters continue to earn her acclaim and a growing fan base. With her impressive body of work and a promising career ahead, she remains a prominent figure in contemporary television and theatre.- IMDb mini biography by: J Bilmore
- RelativesKieran Coughlan(Sibling)Clodagh Geraghty(Sibling)
- Expressive face
- Youthful appearance
- Petite frame
- Sparkling blue eyes
- Although her character Clare in Derry Girls (2018) is at least 15 years old, she was already 30 at the time of filming the first season.
- Named as "One to Watch" by The Stage newspaper upon graduating from Drama School.
- Trained at Birmingham School of Acting and The Oxford School of Drama.
- She once revealed that she was broke during most of her 20's. Because of that, she moved to Galway where she worked at an optician clinic.
- Nicola has appeared in the West End in ''Jess and Joe Forever" by Zoe Cooper at The Old Vic, "Duck" by Stella Feehily for Out of Joint, and also the UK tour of "Chapel Street" by Luke Barnes.
- It's so reductive to women when we're making great strides for diversity in the arts, but questions like that [regarding weight] just pull us backwards.
- Every time I'm asked about my body in an interview it makes me deeply uncomfortable and so sad I'm not just allowed to just talk about the job I do that I so love.
- I'm not a body-positivity activist, I'm an actor. I would lose or gain weight if an important role requirement. My body is the tool I use to tell stories, not what I define myself by.
- You know, it is hard 'cause I think women with my body type, women with perfect breasts-we do not see ourselves onscreen enough. I am very proud as a member of the perfect-breasts community. I hope you enjoy seeing them.
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