Michaela Coel Biography, Age, Husband, Net Worth & More
Michaela Coel, born Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson is a British actress, screenwriter, director, producer and singer known for playing in several movies like “Chewing Gum”, “I May Destroy You” and many others. Her exceptional acting skills have landed her awards like BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance, British Academy Television Award for Best Actress, Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special and others. How much do you know Michaela? Find out by reading more below.
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Michaela Coel Biography
Coel was born to her Ghanaian parents in East London on 1 October 1987. She grew up in Hackney and Tower Hamlets. After her early schooling in Catholic schools in East London, she attended the University of Birmingham where she studied English Literature and Theology. She also took a Ché Walker masterclass after meeting Walker at open mic nights and in 2009, was transferred to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where she graduated in 2012.
Michaela Coel Career Beginnings
Coel started performing at poetry open mics in 2006. With much encouragement from playwright and director Ché Walker, she applied to Guildhall. Her poetry recitation sent her to stages like Wembley Arena, Bush Theatre, Nuyorican Poets Cafe and De Doelen, Rotterdam. Her name then was Michaela The Poet. Michaela finally had her chance and was featured in several movies. Let’s check some of them below.
Michaela Coel Movies
Films
- National Theatre Live: Medea as Nurse
- Monsters: Dark Continent as Kelly
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi as Resistance Monitor
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Television Shows
- Top Boy as Kayla
- Law & Order: UK as Maid
- London Spy as Journalist
- Chewing Gum as Tracey Gordon
- Black Mirror as Airline Stewardess
- I May Destroy You as Arabella Essiedu
Michaela Coel’s Husband
Coel is currently single and not married. She has been in a past relationship but is yet to update on a new man. Coel also identifies as aromantic.
Michaela Coel’s Net Worth
Coel’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million to $5 million.
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