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British actress, writer and director
Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson, known professionally as Michaela Coel, is a British actress, screenwriter, director, producer and singer.Wikipedia
| Born | October 1, 1987 |
| Hometown | London, England |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
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- “I’m so grateful that this is my first step into the acting world – it’s completely mental and nerve-wracking,” says Adwoa Aboah with a huge grin when we catch up over Zoom. “I couldn’t have wished for a better TV show, not only because I’ve been such a fan of it since the beginning but also just because of what it stands for and the talent that it has celebrated and pushed forward.” The show in question is Netflix’s Top Boy, which has launched the widely celebrated acting careers of Michaela Co
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Emmy Awards 2021: Huge night for UK stars as The Crown and Ted Lasso clean up, and Kate Winslet and Michaela Coel also scoop prizes
British talent has dominated TV's biggest awards night, with stars including Kate Winslet, Ewan McGregor and Michaela Coel honoured - and royal drama The Crown and feel-good football comedy Ted Lasso cleaning up.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series | I May Destroy You | Nominated |
| 2021 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Writer: Drama | I May Destroy You | Winner |
| 2021 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Director: Fiction | I May Destroy You | Winner |
| 2021 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Leading Actress | I May Destroy You | Winner |
| 2021 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | I May Destroy You | Nominated |