Manpreet Bambra (born 10 July 1992) is an English actress. She is known for her roles in the CBBC series Wizards vs Aliens, (2012–2014), the Netflix series Free Rein (2017–2019),[1] and the ITVX horror sitcom Count Abdulla (2023).
Manpreet Bambra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 July 1992 London, England |
| Alma mater | London College of Fashion (MSc) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Television | Wizards vs Aliens Free Rein |
Early life and education
editBambra grew up in Water Oakley in Bray, Berkshire. She attended St. George's School, Ascot where she took LAMDA acting classes offered by the school. She was accepted to the National Youth Theatre. She took a gap year before university and later graduated with a Master of Science in Cosmetic Science from the London College of Fashion.[2][3]
Career
editBambra made her acting debut in Our Time Alone, a short film in 2009, portraying the role of Harpreet.[4] Between 2012 and 2014, Bambra played the recurring role of Katie Lord in CBBC drama Wizards Vs Aliens.[5] Since then, Bambra had short stints in Corner Shop Show, Doctors, So Awkward, The Dumping Ground and Casualty.[6] In 2017, Bambra began portraying the role of Jade in Netflix original series Free Rein.[7] In October 2019, she made her third appearance in the BBC soap opera Doctors as Sonia Gill for one episode.[8]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Our Time Alone | Harpreet | Short film |
| 2011 | Postcode | Sheela | 3 episodes |
| 2012 | Tezz | Anil’s Daughter | Film |
| 2012 | Doctors | Cas Ingalls | 1 episode |
| 2012–2014 | Wizards vs Aliens | Katie Lord | Recurring role; 15 episodes |
| 2014 | A Journey’s End | Girl | Short film |
| 2015 | Playing Ball | Kay | Short film |
| 2015 | Corner Shop Show | Shameena | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Doctors | Sunpreet Sharda | 1 episode |
| 2016 | So Awkward | Jade | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2017 | The Dumping Ground | Anjili | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Casualty | Neysa Mehat | 1 episode |
| 2017–2019 | Free Rein | Jade | Main role |
| 2017 | The Boy With The Topknot | Young Aunt Sharanjit | Television film |
| 2018 | Ravers | Hannah | Film |
| 2018 | Free Rein: The 12 Neighs of Christmas | Jade | Netflix film |
| 2019 | Free Rein: Valentine's Day | Jade | Netflix film |
| 2019 | Doctors | Sonia Gill | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Secret Life of Boys | Amy | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Hate | Sara | Short film |
| 2020 | Catch a Butcher | Ajalaa | Short film |
| 2023 | Funny Woman | Anya | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Count Abdulla | Amrita | 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Sister Boniface Mysteries | Phoebe Volante | 1 episode |
References
edit- ^ "Free Rein's Manpreet Bambra (aka Jade)". Horse Canada. 18 July 2018. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- ^ Bishop, Georgina (17 May 2018). "Actress celebrates Netflix show's Daytime Emmy success". Maidenhead Advertiser. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Manpreet Bambra". UAL. 9 May 2013. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Manpreet Bambra PDF". Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "The magic of attending the Wizards vs Aliens premiere - BBC News School Report". 27 October 2014. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "Carley Armstrong". www.gemsagency.co.uk. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ "One of Netflix's First British Children's Series Premieres - And It Has a Young, Black Female Lead". Shadow and Act. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
- ^ Writer: Tom Ogdon; Director: David Lewis; Producer: Dawn Coulson-Beckett (10 October 2019). "Let Me Lie". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. Archived from the original on 10 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.