Emily Coates
English actress
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Emily Lauren Coates is an English actress. On television, she is best known for her roles in the BBC Three comedy Ladhood (2019–2022) and the Netflix series Cursed (2020).
Emily Coates | |
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| Born | Emily Lauren Coates Basingstoke, England |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Early life
Coates was born in Basingstoke, Hampshire.[1] Coates joined the National Youth Theatre.
Career
In 2019, Coates made her television debut when she began playing Rachel Fielder in the BBC Three and BBC iPlayer comedy series Ladhood[2][3] and had a recurring role as Jenny in the BBC One sitcom Warren. She also made guest appearances in episodes of the W series Flack and the Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge.[4] The following year in 2020, Coates had a prominent supporting role as the villain Sister Iris in the Netflix Arthurian fantasy series Cursed.[5][6]
It was then announced Coates would make her feature film debut in the live-action adaptation of Disney's The Little Mermaid as a new character named Rosa. The film premiered in 2023.[7] Also in 2023, Coates had a recurring role as Petra in the third and final season of the Hulu historical comedy-drama The Great.[8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Flack | Milly | Episode: "Calvin" |
| 2019 | Warren | Jenny | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Ackley Bridge | Lucy Pellow | 1 episode |
| 2019–2022 | Ladhood | Rachel Fielder | 9 episodes |
| 2020 | Cursed | Sister Iris | 8 episodes |
| 2021 | Tiny Dancer | Sophie | Short film |
| 2023 | The Little Mermaid | Rosa | |
| 2023 | The Great | Petra | 7 episodes |
| 2023 | The Long Shadow | Tracey Browne | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Bad Tidings[10] | Ashleigh Brennan | TV film |