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Megan Hailey Jossa | |
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| Born | Megan Carmel Hollie Jossa 29 January 1996 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Relatives | Jacqueline Jossa (cousin) |
Megan Carmel Hollie Jossa (born 29 January 1996) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Courtney Mitchell in BBC One soap opera EastEnders in 2006.
Jossa played Courtney Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from March to June 2006. [1] Jossa has also appeared in The Bill , and played Amy in Coming of Age . [2]
Jossa starred as Debbie in Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre in the West End from 2008 until 30 May 2009 alongside British actor Tom Holland. [2]
She is the cousin of EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa, who plays Lauren Branning. [3]
In 2006, Jossa was nominated for the Best Young Actor award at the Inside Soap Awards .
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | EastEnders | Courtney Mitchell | 24 episodes |
| 2007 | The Bill | Annie Moore | Episode: "Daddy's Girl" |
| 2008 | Coming of Age | Amy | Episode: "We Have Been Naughty Haven't We?" |
| 2009 | The Take | Kim | 4 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | Stage School | Herself | Main role |
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