Louiza Patikas
English actress
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Louiza Patikas (born 1976 or 1977) is a British actress. She is known for her roles as Helen Archer in the BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers and Moira Pollock on the ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street.
Louiza Patikas | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1976 or 1977 (age 48–49)[1] |
| Education | St Bede's School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Ben Aris (father-in-law) |
Career
Patikas has voiced Helen Archer on The Archers since 2000. Helen was the central role in a high-profile storyline about domestic abuse and coercive control.[1][2][3] Patikas discussed the storyline on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour in March 2016.[4] In December 2016, Patikas selected and presented her round-up of the year's radio highlights for BBC Radio 4's Pick of the Year.[5]
In June 2017, it was announced Patikas would be joining the cast of the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street as medical-centre practice manager Moira Pollock. She left the show in November 2017.[6] In February 2018, Patikas reprised her role as Moira.[7] Her character last appeared in 2020.[8]
Personal life
In 2007, Patikas married the actor Jonathan Aris, and they have two children. They met on the set of the 2005 television film Planespotting.[9] When not acting Patikas works as a journalist and fashion stylist.[9]
Film and television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Colour of Funny | Molly Mezner | Film |
| 2001 | Gimme 6 | Christina | as Louisa Patikas |
| 2003 | Inside Out | Laura | Short film |
| 2005 | Planespotting | Olivia | Film |
| 2017 | Unforgotten | Amy East | S2. Episode: 1 |
| 2017–2020 | Coronation Street | Moira Pollock | Regular role |
| 2022 | Grantchester | Eleanor Ingram | S7. Episode: 4 |
| 2024 | Love Rat | Constable Kyriacou | TV Mini Series |
Radio
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–present | The Archers | Helen Archer | Regular role |
| 2023 | Lark Rise to Ambridge | Dorcas / Queenie | Main role |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Age of Conan | Farmer / People / Additional voices | Microsoft Windows |
| 2009 | Risen | Sara / Anika / Gwen | English version |
| BattleForge | Voice | PC | |
| Dragon Age: Origins | Arlessa Isolde | Xbox 360 | |
| 2010 | Xenoblade Chronicles | Linada | English version |
| Fable III | Laura / Helen Flannel / Sarah | Xbox 360 | |
| GoldenEye 007 | Club Patron | PlayStation 3 | |
| 2011 | The Last Story | Zael's mom | Wii |
| Dragon Age II: Mark of the Assassin | Arlessa Isolde / Orlesian Hunting Merchant / Chateau Haine Quartermaster | Xbox 360 | |
| 2012 | Mass Effect 3 | Alliance Councilwoman | Xbox 360 |
| The Secret World | Mrs. Smith / Additional voices | PC | |
| 2017 | Blackwood Crossing | Annabelle / Lucy / Dorothy | PlayStation 4 |
| 2018 | Assassin's Creed Odyssey | Greek Civilian | PlayStation 4 |
| 2020 | Immortals Fenyx Rising | Aphrodite | Xbox One |
| Skylords Reborn | Warriors / Additional voices | PC | |
| 2021 | It Takes Two | Joy | PlayStation 4 |
| 2022 | Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | Additional voices | Nintendo Switch |
| 2024 | Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn | Rammuha | PlayStation 5 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | British Soap Awards | Best Comedy Performance | Coronation Street | Nominated | [10] |
