| Miya Ocego | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1999/2000 |
| Alma mater | Arden School of Theatre |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Miya Ocego (born 1999/2000) is an English actress and model. On television, she is known for her role in the BBC Three series Wreck (2022–2024). She has since appeared in the BBC One series The Jetty and series 14 of Waterloo Road (both 2024).
Early life
Ocego grew up in Lymm near Warrington and attended Lymm High School. She trained at the Arden School of Theatre in Manchester.
Career
Ocego began her career in modeling and signed with the agency Contact ZYX.
After appearing in the Channel 4 documentary The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley, Ocego began starring as Rosie Preston, a Cher tribute act, in the BBC Three horror comedy Wreck in 2022. She would reprise her main role as Rosie in Wreck's second series in 2024. She also appeared in the Sky Atlantic drama I Hate Suzie Too as Alexa Dennis.
In 2024, Ocego played Jules in the BBC One thriller The Jetty, appeared in an episode of the Netflix miniseries Baby Reindeer, and joined the cast of the school drama Waterloo Road for its fourteenth series, also on BBC One, as Lois Taylor-Brown.
Personal life
Ocego is a trans woman and transitioned as part of an early intervention study, which she credits with saving her life.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley | Television documentary | |
| 2022–2024 | Wreck | Rosie Preston | Main role |
| 2022 | I Hate Suzie Too | Alexa Dennis | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Baby Reindeer | Waiter | 1 episode |
| 2024 | The Jetty | Jules | 4 episodes |
| 2024 | Waterloo Road | Lois Taylor-Brown | 6 episodes (series 14) |
References
- Heale, Jack (4 September 2021). "Miya Ocego has suffered transphobic abuse during Pride". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Katie (29 October 2022). "Transgender actress who survived horrific bullying lands trailblazing role in new BBC series". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- "Model: Miya Ocego". Contact. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- Wratten, Marcus (31 March 2024). "21 trans and non-binary actors you need to know about". The Pink News. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- "Miya Ocego". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- Shatto, Rachel (1 March 2023). "Pride Interviews Miya Ocego Star Of Wreck On Her Hilarious & Killer New Series". Pride. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- James, Alastair (12 October 2022). "Wreck's Miya Ocego and Ryan J. Brown unveil hidden Cher connection". Attitude. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- Dashenas, Sam (27 March 2024). "Ducks, body horror and queerness: Wreck stars talk "gruesome" season 2". Gay Times. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- Morton, Harvey (25 March 2024). "Wreck Series 2: A Celebration of Diversity". Queerly. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- Robinson, Abby (22 July 2024). "The Jetty cast: Who stars alongside Jenna Coleman in the BBC crime drama?". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- Ingle, Rhiannon (26 April 2024). "Baby Reindeer star opens up about filming 'intense' scene that left viewers 'stunned'". Tyla. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- Zammitt, Erin (4 September 2024). "Waterloo Road shares first look at new cast members ahead of series 14". Digital Spy. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- Sutton, Megan (31 March 2021). ""My family definitely got me through": A young trans woman on the importance of support". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
External links
- Miya Ocego at IMDb
- Miya Ocego at Independent Talent