Jaye Jacobs
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Jaye Jacobs | |
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| Born | Emma Jaye Jacobs 27 May 1982 Bristol, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Emma Jaye Jacobs (born 27 May 1982), known professionally as Jaye Jacobs, is an English actress. She is best known for playing the role of Donna Jackson in BBC medical drama series Holby City (2004-2011, 2017-2022) and Casualty (2023).
Jacobs also portrayed deputy headteacher and science teacher, Sian Diamond in the BBC school-based drama series, Waterloo Road (2011-2013).
Jacobs was born in Bristol and grew up in Somerset. She was educated at Crispin School, where she became deputy head girl.[1] She attended dance classes at the Joy Tinney School of dancing,[1] where she landed several roles in their yearly musical, including the Lion in The Wizard of Oz. She subsequently trained at the Arts Educational School in London.