Ameerah Renata Falzon-Ojo[1] (born February 4, 2002) is a British actress and model[2][3] best known for her role as Jasmine 'Jas' Salford in the CBBC sitcom, So Awkward and her voice role as Frida on the Netflix animated series, Hilda.[4][5]
Ameerah Falzon-Ojo | |
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| Born | 4 February 2002 |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Biography
editEarly life
editAmeerah Falzon-Ojo was born on 4 February 2002 in London, England.[6] She is the daughter of Serena Maria Falzon.[7][1]
She began her career as a child and began attending drama school when she was five. Ameerah trained in dance and drama at the Forecast Academy[8] in London.
Career
editTheatre
editFalzon-Ojo performed in local productions as a young child and in 2011, she was cast in a leading role in the Lincoln Center production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical South Pacific at the Barbican Theatre in London.[9][10] At the age of nine, she was selected for Ambassador Theatre Group's 'Lion King Cub School'.[11] In April 2012, she performed in The King & I as a royal child and in March 2013 she played as the orphan, July in a production of Annie Jr..[10]
Television
editIn 2007, she appeared as Red Child - Mini Maker in an episode of Mister Maker, which aired on the CBeebies channel.[3] In 2011, she had a child role in the CBBC series Fit.[3]
From 2015 to 2019, she starred alongside Cleo Demetriou and Sophia Dall’Aglio in the CBBC sitcom So Awkward where she portrayed Jas Salford.[12][13][3] When she left the show, actress Emily Burnett, who previously worked on The Dumping Ground as Charlie Morris took over the part of Jas, causing confusion amongst fans.[14] It was even joked about in the trailer for Series 6. Neither Falzon-Ojo herself or the BBC have published a reason why she left Jas, and the question is still left unanswered.
From 2018 to 2023, Falzon-Ojo has been the voice of Frida on the animated Netflix series, Hilda where she stars alongside Bella Ramsey and Daisy Haggard.[4][3] Falzon-Ojo is friends with Ramsey on Instagram since 2020. She also appeared in the 2021 animated film based on the series, entitled Hilda and the Mountain King, making it her first major role in a feature length film.[4]
Modeling
editShe has also done modelling for clients such as Sky, Oxford University Press, McDonalds, Speedo, and Sony, in 2015 she signed to BMA models.[2][10]
Personal life
editFalzon-Ojo says that she is skilled in many accents, hip-hop dance, street dance, choreography, and fashion design.[3]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | Hilda and the Mountain King | Frida |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015–2019 | So Awkward | Jasmine 'Jas' Salford | 64 Episodes |
| 2018 | Saturday Mash-Up! | Celebrity Guest | 1 Episode |
| 2018–2023 | Hilda | Frida | 26 Episodes |
Theatre
edit| Year | Production | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | South Pacific | Bloody Mary's Assistant | The Barbican |
| 2012 | South Pacific | Bloody Mary's Assistant | ATG Tour |
References
edit- ^ a b Brincat, Edwina (27 December 2021). "Mother and daughter admit to insulting police officers in Paceville club". Times of Malta. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021.
- ^ a b "CBBC's So Awkward star Ameerah Falzon-Ojo joins BMA Models". FashionOne. September 10, 2015. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ameerah Falzon-Ojo--Young Performer". Spotlight: The home of casting. Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021. Says at bottom of page that "the information in this profile has been provided by or on behalf of the member concerned."
- ^ a b c Roy, Jennifer (June 28, 2021). "Hilda and the Mountain King: Who's Who in Netflix's Upcoming Movie". CBR. Archived from the original on July 2, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "So Awkward Files". ABC iview. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Ameerah F". BMA MODELS. February 5, 2021. Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Agius, Matthew (27 December 2021). "British TV actress and mother receive suspended sentences after Paceville disturbance". Malta Today. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021.
- ^ "Ameerah Falzon-Ojo: Actor, Extra and Model - London, UK". StarNow. Archived from the original on May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "South Pacific, a Curtain Up London review". Curtain Up. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Ameerah Falzon-Ojo". Centre Stage Academy. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Nine-year-old set for West End stardom". Your Local Guardian. 17 October 2011. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "CBBC's 'So Awkward' Wins Best Childrens TV Show!". BMA Artists. WordPress. February 23, 2016. Archived from the original on November 3, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "So Awkward". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ Fogarty, Paul (August 7, 2020). "What happened to Ameerah Falzon-Ojo in So Awkward? Jas actress replaced by Emily Burnett". HITC. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.