Ramona Marquez | |
|---|---|
 Marquez in 2009 | |
| Born | 24 February 2001 London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Television | Outnumbered |
| Parent | Martin Marquez |
Ramona Marquez (born 24 February 2001) is an English actress best known for her childhood role as Karen Brockman in the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered . [1]
In 2009, Marquez appeared as Imogen Pollock in the made-for-television movie Enid , detailing the life of children's writer Enid Blyton. [2] [3]
Later in 2009, Marquez became the first child to win the British Comedy Award for 'Best Female Comedy Newcomer'. [4] Outnumbered also won two other comedy awards on the night, including 'Best TV Comedy'. [4] Marquez has also appeared in The King's Speech as Princess Margaret [5] and Arthur Christmas as the voice of Gwen. [6]
Her father is Martin Marquez, an actor best known on television for his role as Gino Primirola, the head barman in the British television comedy drama Hotel Babylon . Her brother Raoul Marquez appeared with her in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel .
Marquez came out as bisexual in her contribution to the book Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given, released in June 2020. [7] [8]
In 2019 it was reported that Marquez had started studying Spanish and Mandarin at the University of Manchester. [9]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Enid | Imogen Pollock | [2] | |
| 2010 | The King's Speech | Princess Margaret | [10] [5] [11] | |
| 2011 | Arthur Christmas | Gwen Hines (voice) | [12] [6] | |
| 2012 | The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Grandchild | [13] | |
| 2015 | A Louder Silence | Anna | [ citation needed ] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2016 | Outnumbered | Karen Brockman | [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] | |
| 2012 | Secrets and Words: The Crossing | Megan Williams | [21] [22] |
| Year | Song | Artist | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kick Me | Sleeping with Sirens | [ citation needed ] |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | British Comedy Award | Best Female Comedy Newcomer | Karen Brockman: Outnumbered | Won | [4] |
| 2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-over Role, Young Actress | Gwen: Arthur Christmas | Nominated | [23] |
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