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Skins (British TV Series)
''Skins'' is a 2007 British anthology teen drama television series that follows the lives of a group of teenagers in Bristol, South West England, through the two years of sixth form. Its controversial storylines have explored issues such as Dysfunctional family, dysfunctional families, mental illness (such as depression (mood), depression, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder), adolescent sexuality, gender, substance abuse, death, and bullying. Each episode generally focuses on a particular character or subset of characters and the struggles they face in their lives, with the episodes named after the featured characters. The show was created by father-and-son television writers Bryan Elsley and Jamie Brittain for Company Pictures, and premiered on E4 (TV channel), E4 on 25 January 2007. ''Skins'' went on to be a critical success as well as a ratings winner and has developed a cult following. It has since been considered revolutionary, and conti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Drama
In film and television show, television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or docudrama, semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humour, humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre, such as soap opera, police procedural, police crime drama, political drama, legal drama, historical drama, domestic drama, Drama (film and television)#Teen drama, teen drama, and comedy drama (dramedy). These terms tend to indicate a particular Setting (narrative), setting or subject matter, or they combine a drama's otherwise serious tone with elements that encourage a broader range of Mood (literature), moods. To these ends, a primary element in a drama is the occurrence of Conflict (process), conflict—emotional, social, or otherwise—and its resolution in the course of the storyline. All forms of Film industry, cinema or television that involve Fiction, fiction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Bailey (actor)
Michael James Bailey (born 6 April 1988) is an English former actor. He is best known for playing the role of Sid Jenkins in the first two seasons of the British teen drama '' Skins''. In 2017, Bailey left his acting career and became a teacher. Career In the ''Skins'' series 1 finale, Bailey sang a musical ensemble version of " Wild World" by Cat Stevens. He, along with the rest of the main cast of series 1 and 2, did not return for the third series. He also appeared in the Channel 4 drama '' 1066 The Battle for Middle Earth'' as Tofi, which was broadcast in May 2009. In March 2012, he filmed in Birmingham for teen comedy '' We Are the Freaks'', directed by Justin Edgar and produced by Alex Usborne at 104 Films. The show released in 2013. Personal life After Bailey's last project in 2017, he completed a drama degree and completed teacher training, and now works as a secondary school A secondary school, high school, or senior school, is an institution that provides s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Arnold (actor)
Alexander Arnold''Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England and Wales, 1916–2005'' A45B (born 21 December 1992) is an English actor, singer, and musician, best known for his role as Rich Hardbeck in the E4 teen drama '' Skins''. Career Acting Arnold made his professional debut in the fifth and sixth series of the E4 teen drama '' Skins'', playing the keen metalhead Rich Hardbeck. He got the role while still in the sixth form through the open audition process in London. In September 2011, he starred in the music video “Death Cloud” by Cloud Control. Directed by the award-winning Luke Snellin, it was shot in Spain over two days. He starred in a two-part ITV drama called '' A Mother's Son'', written by Chris Lang and first screened in September 2012. In 2013, he appeared in the BBC Three zombie drama '' In the Flesh'', and in the third series of crime drama ''Vera''. He also earned a starring role as Adam in the television series '' What Remains''. In 2015, he joine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dakota Blue Richards
Dakota Blue Richards (born 11 April 1994) is an English actress. Her film debut at the age of 13 was in '' The Golden Compass'', as the lead character Lyra Belacqua. Other lead roles include the wayward teenager April in '' Dustbin Baby'' and Maria in the 2009 film '' The Secret of Moonacre''. In 2011, she played Franky Fitzgerald in the third generation cast of British teen drama '' Skins.'' She has also played roles in television, film and on stage. Early life and education Richards was born on 11 April 1994 at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in the Fulham Road, London. The family moved to Sussex, where she attended Newlands School. She attended St Paul's Primary School in Brighton, and later Blatchington Mill School in Hove and KBis Theatre School in Brighton. Career ''The Golden Compass'' After seeing the stage adaptation of ''His Dark Materials'' at the National Theatre, she says she "just wanted to be Lyra". The audition process had ten thousand applicants, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathryn Prescott
Kathryn Prescott (born 4 June 1991) is an English actress, best known for her roles as Emily Fitch on the E4 teen drama series '' Skins'' (2009–2010) and the titular character in the MTV teen drama '' Finding Carter'' (2014–2015). Career In July 2008, Prescott and twin sister Megan appeared in an episode of soap opera ''Doctors'', playing twin sisters Amy and Charlotte Wilcox in "Dare, Double Dare, Truth". Beginning in early 2009, Prescott played Emily Fitch in series 3, 4 and 7 of ''Skins'', with characters known as the "second generation". Prescott stated on her official website in March 2010 that she had a role in the pilot of ''Goth''. Prescott starred as Carter Stevens/Lyndon Wilson on MTV'S '' Finding Carter''. She then, in 2019 appeared in the movie ''A Dog's Journey'' as CJ. Personal life Kathryn was born in Palmers Green, London, England. She is six minutes older than her twin sister, Megan. In providing her "Top Ten Playlist" on the ''Skins'' official websi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megan Prescott
Megan Prescott (born 4 June 1991) is an English actress and bodybuilder who is best known for her role as Katie Fitch in the double BAFTA-winning teen drama '' Skins''. Early and personal life Prescott was born in Palmers Green, London, and is six minutes younger than her twin sister Kathryn Prescott, who is also an actress. She also has a younger brother. She received her primary education at Palmers Green High School, secondary schooling at St John's Senior School, and Ashmole for her sixth form college education. She also studied television production with a special in directing at university.MySpace Live Video Chat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM6Ey26He4g&feature=player_embedded Prior to professional acting Prescott and her sister attended weekly drama classes where they would eventually meet future co-star Lily Loveless. She was represented by Matt Wynter of Insanity Artists Management, Prescott was later represented by Ken Mcreddie Associates. In December 2021, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lily Loveless
Lily May Loveless (born 16 April 1990) is an English actress, best known for her role as Naomi in the BAFTA award-winning drama '' Skins''. Career Loveless made her acting debut in the third series of '' Skins'', playing the sexually confused, outspoken political activist teenager Naomi Campbell. She was a performer in ''Psychotic Dance Company'', a dance group that specialises in street dance fused with other urban dance styles. Loveless received the 2007 Jack Petchey Achievement Award. In June 2007, she performed with the Psychotic Dance Company at the Tottenham Carnival. In 2010, she played the character of Chloe in the adaptation of Mark Billingham's ''Sleepyhead''. Following this, Loveless secured many roles, including Anna in '' The Fades'', penned by former ''Skins'' writer Jack Thorne (playing the role in both the pilot and the following series); Sadie in Sky Living's supernatural drama '' Bedlam'', alongside Theo James, Charlotte Salt and former ''Skins'' co-stars Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Pasqualino
Luca Giuseppe Pasqualino (born 19 February 1990) is a British actor. He is best known for portraying Freddie McClair in the television series '' Skins'' (2009–2010), d'Artagnan in the television series '' The Musketeers'' (2014–2016) and Elvis Harte in '' Our Girl'' (2016–2020). Early life Pasqualino was born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, to Italian parents from Sicily and Naples. His father is the owner of a chain of salons. He attended Walton Community School, in Walton, Peterborough. There he joined the drama club, attended weekly workshops in the area, and performed in local productions. Career In 2008, Pasqualino was cast in his first role at 18 when he became one of the new series regulars in the third season of the E4 teenage drama television series '' Skins.'' He portrayed Freddie McClair, a laid-back weed-smoking college pupil. The following year, Pasqualino made his film debut as the protagonist in the low-budget film ''Stingers Rule!'' about a local f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merveille Lukeba
Merveille Lukeba (born 30 March 1990) is a Congo-born British actor, best known for his role as Thomas Tomone in double BAFTA-winning E4 teen drama '' Skins''. Early life Born in Kinshasa, Zaire, he was raised in Woolwich, southeast London. He can speak fluent French and Lingala. Career He played the role of Thomas Thomas may refer to: People * List of people with given name Thomas * Thomas (name) * Thomas (surname) * Saint Thomas (other) * Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and Doctor of the Church * Thomas the A ..., a Congolese immigrant to England, in series 3 and 4 of the UK teen drama ''Skins''. Filmography References External links * * Living people 1990 births Actors from the Royal Borough of Greenwich Black British male actors British male television actors Democratic Republic of the Congo emigrants to England Male actors from London People from Kinshasa People from Woolwich {{UK-tv-actor- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack O'Connell (actor)
Jack O'Connell (born 1 August 1990) is an English actor. He first gained recognition for playing James Cook in the British television series '' Skins'' (2009–2010, 2013). He is also known for his roles in the coming-of-age film '' This Is England'' (2006), the horror-thriller '' Eden Lake'' (2008), the television dramas '' Dive'' (2010) and '' United'' (2011), and the Netflix Wild West miniseries '' Godless'' (2017), for which he received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination. O'Connell gave critically acclaimed performances in the independent films '' Starred Up'' (2013) and '' '71'' (2014), garnering nominations for the British Independent Film Awards. He subsequently starred as war hero Louis Zamperini in the war film '' Unbroken'' (2014), and received the BAFTA Rising Star Award. He has since starred in the thriller '' Money Monster'' (2016), the biographical drama '' Trial by Fire'' (2018), the BBC miniseries '' The North Water'' (2021), the BBC series '' S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Aimee-Ffion Edwards (born 1986 or 1987) is a Welsh actress. She is best known for her television roles as Sketch in '' Skins'', Esme Shelby in ''Peaky Blinders'', Sophie in '' Detectorists'', Abi in '' Loaded'', and Shirley Dander in '' Slow Horses''. Her video game voice roles include Rachel Baker in '' Everybody's Gone to the Rapture'', Mio in the English dub of '' Xenoblade Chronicles 3'', and Ranni the Witch in '' Elden Ring''. Early life and education Aimee-Ffion Edwards was born in Newport in 1986 or 1987. She is fluent in English and Welsh, having attended the Welsh-speaking schools Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd (Newport Welsh Medium Primary School) and Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw (Torfaen Welsh Medium High School). She played for a local youth rugby team, the only girl on the boys' team, until she was 14. She would often go from her ballet lessons to rugby matches. She studied A-level drama and later joined the National Youth Theatre of Wales. Career Film and television Edw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaya Scodelario
Kaya Rose Scodelario-Humphrey (née Humphrey; born 13 March 1992) is a British actress. She first came to prominence co-starring on E4's '' Skins'' (2007–2010, 2013), receiving two Golden Nymph nominations for her portrayal of Effy Stonem. She then took on leading roles in a variety of films, such as ''Wuthering Heights'' (2011), the ''Maze Runner'' series (2014–2018), '' Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'' (2017), ''Crawl'' (2019), and '' Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City'' (2021). In 2024, she starred in the action comedy series '' The Gentlemen'' and limited biographical drama series '' Senna''. Early life Scodelario was born Kaya Rose Humphrey on 13 March 1992, in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Her mother, Katia Scodelario, is a Brazilian who worked as an accountant in Itu, São Paulo, and moved to England in 1990; Scodelario's surname comes from her mother's Italian grandfather. Her father, Roger Humphrey, was Polish-English and died in November 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
