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teen series '' Heartstopper'' (2022–present). She also appeared in the

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drama ''

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'' (2023) and the

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comedy '' Your Christmas or Mine 2'' (2023).

Early life and education

Rhea Norwood attended

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and Esher College. Norwood was also a member of the Rose Youth Theatre in

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. Norwood graduated from

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in 2022 with a

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in Professional Acting. Norwood was diagnosed with

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in 2022. She became a diabetes ambassador for the charity Breakthrough TD1 in 2024.

Career

In 2021, Norwood responded to an open casting for the

teen series '' Heartstopper'' and was cast in the role of Imogen Heaney. In 2022, Norwood was cast in the role of Alice in

's standalone drama ''

''. In 2023, Norwood landed the role of Bea in the

comedy sequel '' Your Christmas or Mine 2''. Norwood made her West End debut in June 2024 playing the role of

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in ''Cabaret'' at the

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, London.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Norwood, Rhea Living people 2001 births 21st-century English actresses Alumni of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Actors from the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames People with type 1 diabetes Actresses from London People from Kingston upon Thames