Emma Stansfield

Emma Stansfield (born Emma Thompson on 7 January 1978) is a Welsh actress. She was born in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. Stansfield grew up in Much Birch, England, and developed a passion for acting from a young age. She took on notable roles such as Oliver Twist in her school's production and Cherry Barnum in Hereford Sixth Form College's production of 'Barnum.' After graduating from the Central School of Speech and Drama, Stansfield adopted the name Emma Stansfield due to Equity rules and began her professional acting career. She appeared in TV shows like 'Holby City' and 'The Royal,' and made her West End Theatre debut in Andre.