Nichola Burley
Encyclopedia
Nichola Ann Burley is an English actress best known for her roles in Born Equal
, Drop Dead Gorgeous
, Goldplated
, Donkey Punch
and Carly in StreetDance 3D
.
Burley also attended the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in the city as well as spending 5 years at the Walton school of theatre dance
.
She's had guest roles in The Ghost Squad
, in November 2005, and Shameless in February 2006. In September 2006 Channel 4 show Goldplated
debuted with Burley playing a main role in the ensemble cast. Although a second series was never commissioned due to low ratings.
In November 2006 she received much praise for her role as Zoe, in Savage's improvised, one-off BBC drama Born Equal. The BBC described the show as one which "addresses social inequality in Britain today." Directed and written by Savage again, the film also starred Robert Carlyle
, Anne-Marie Duff
and Colin Firth
. As part of her research for the show she travelled to meet young runaways in London
.
She has also starred as Cathy McAleer in BBC Three
show Drop Dead Gorgeous
throughout its first series in 2006 and its second in 2007.
In 2010 she appeared in the dance film StreetDance3D as the lead role alongside George Sampson
, Diversity
and Flawless
. She portrays Isabella Linton in a 2011 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights
. She appeared as Witney Whitehead in the BBC drama Candy Cabs
which began on 5 April 2011. She also starred in one episode of crime drama Lewis on ITV 1.
Her stage credits include the title role in Bollywood Jane at the West Yorkshire Playhouse
throughout June 2007 and Constanza in a Sheffield revival of Peter Schaffer's Amadeus.
Born Equal
Born Equal is a television film produced for the BBC exploring aspects of poverty, race, inequality, homelessness, immigration and class in modern Britain. Written and directed by Dominic Savage and starring Colin Firth, Robert Carlyle, David Oyelowo, Anne-Marie Duff, and Emilia Fox, it was likened...
, Drop Dead Gorgeous
Drop Dead Gorgeous (TV series)
Drop Dead Gorgeous is a British comedy-drama for BBC Three. Set in Runcorn, it tells the story of 15-year-old Ashley Webb , whose life is turned upside-down when she is approached by a spotter from a local modelling agency...
, Goldplated
Goldplated
Goldplated is an eight-part drama series from World Productions which made its debut on Channel 4 on Wednesday 18 October 2006 at 10.00pm. It follows self-made businessman John White , as he struggles to complete a business deal that could be compromised by past indiscretions...
, Donkey Punch
Donkey Punch (film)
Donkey Punch is a 2008 British thriller film about a group of English people on holiday in Spain who end up fighting for their lives. The film was written and directed by Oliver Blackburn and David Bloom, and stars Nichola Burley, Tom Burke, Jaime Winstone and Julian Morris.-Plot:Three women Lisa ,...
and Carly in StreetDance 3D
StreetDance 3D
StreetDance 3D is a British dance film which was released on 21 May 2010. The film was released in RealD 3D, XpanD 3D, and Dolby 3D with Max Giwa and Dania Pasquini directing it. Britain's Got Talent stars George Sampson, Diversity and Flawless made their debut appearances to the big screen...
.
Early life
A former pupil of Leeds' Intake High School, BramleyBramley, Leeds
Bramley is a district in west Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is an old industrial area and home to a lot of 19th century architecture alongside 20th century council housing in the east and private suburban housing to the west. It has its own railway station which is on the Caldervale and...
Burley also attended the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in the city as well as spending 5 years at the Walton school of theatre dance
Career
Burley's acting career began in 2005 when she appeared as Michelle in the Dominic Savage film Love + HateLove + Hate
Love + Hate is a 2005 drama film directed by Dominic Savage.-Plot:Love + Hate is a modern love story set across the racial divide in a Northern town. Adam has been brought up in a home and community that fosters racism. Naseema is a girl from the same town...
.
She's had guest roles in The Ghost Squad
The Ghost Squad
The Ghost Squad was a 2005 British crime drama series produced by Company Pictures, for Channel 4. The show was created by Tom Grieves. Inspired by the real life "Ghost Squad" that existed between 1994 and 1998, secretly investigating police corruption, the premise of the series is that the squad...
, in November 2005, and Shameless in February 2006. In September 2006 Channel 4 show Goldplated
Goldplated
Goldplated is an eight-part drama series from World Productions which made its debut on Channel 4 on Wednesday 18 October 2006 at 10.00pm. It follows self-made businessman John White , as he struggles to complete a business deal that could be compromised by past indiscretions...
debuted with Burley playing a main role in the ensemble cast. Although a second series was never commissioned due to low ratings.
In November 2006 she received much praise for her role as Zoe, in Savage's improvised, one-off BBC drama Born Equal. The BBC described the show as one which "addresses social inequality in Britain today." Directed and written by Savage again, the film also starred Robert Carlyle
Robert Carlyle
Robert Carlyle, OBE is a Scottish film and television actor. He is known for a variety of roles including those in Trainspotting, Hamish Macbeth, The Full Monty, The World Is Not Enough, Angela's Ashes, The 51st State, and 28 Weeks Later...
, Anne-Marie Duff
Anne-Marie Duff
Anne-Marie Duff is an English actress best known for playing Fiona Gallagher in Shameless, and Elizabeth I in The Virgin Queen.-Early life:...
and Colin Firth
Colin Firth
SirColin Andrew Firth, CBE is a British film, television, and theatre actor. Firth gained wide public attention in the 1990s for his portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 television adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice...
. As part of her research for the show she travelled to meet young runaways in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
She has also starred as Cathy McAleer in BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
show Drop Dead Gorgeous
Drop Dead Gorgeous (TV series)
Drop Dead Gorgeous is a British comedy-drama for BBC Three. Set in Runcorn, it tells the story of 15-year-old Ashley Webb , whose life is turned upside-down when she is approached by a spotter from a local modelling agency...
throughout its first series in 2006 and its second in 2007.
In 2010 she appeared in the dance film StreetDance3D as the lead role alongside George Sampson
George Sampson
George Jennifer Sampson is a street dancer and actor from Warrington, England. He won the second series of Britain's Got Talent on 31 May 2008 at the age of 14.-2007 series:...
, Diversity
Diversity (dance troupe)
Diversity are an English street dance troupe based in London. They are best known for winning the third series of Britain's Got Talent, famously beating Susan Boyle in the live final. They also won the Families United Positive Role Models at the Spirit of London Awards. The group, initially known...
and Flawless
Flawless (dance group)
Flawless are a UK based Street dance group.They appeared on the 2009 series of Britain's Got Talent and got to the final of the competition, they appeared alongside fellow Street Dance team Diversity who went on to win the competition. They later appeared in the 2010 film StreetDance 3D. They...
. She portrays Isabella Linton in a 2011 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights (2011 film)
Wuthering Heights is a 2011 British romantic drama film directed by Andrea Arnold and starring Kaya Scodelario as Catherine and James Howson as Heathcliff. The screenplay, written by Andrea Arnold and Olivia Hetreed, is based on Emily Brontë's 1847 novel of the same name.- Cast :* Kaya Scodelario...
. She appeared as Witney Whitehead in the BBC drama Candy Cabs
Candy Cabs
Candy Cabs is a comedy drama series shown on BBC One in April 2011. The plot revolves around a group of friends who set up a female-only taxi company in a seaside town in Northern England...
which began on 5 April 2011. She also starred in one episode of crime drama Lewis on ITV 1.
Her stage credits include the title role in Bollywood Jane at the West Yorkshire Playhouse
West Yorkshire Playhouse
The West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds, England is a theatre which opened in March 1990 as part of the regeneration of the Quarry Hill area of the city...
throughout June 2007 and Constanza in a Sheffield revival of Peter Schaffer's Amadeus.
External links
- Troika Talent Agency TroikaTalent.com