Yasmin Seky (born 6 July 1998) is an Irish actress. She is best known for her role as Nikita Murphy in the RTÉ One drama series Kin.[1]
Yasmin Seky | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 July 1998 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Television | Kin |
Early life
editSeky was born in the Dublin suburb of Cabra, to a Ghanaian father and Irish mother. She is the eldest of four children.[2] She has spoken about how her father discouraged her from acting to find a "good, steady job".[2]
Career
editSeky rose to prominence in 2021 following her supporting role in the drama series, Kin. Despite never acting professionally before, Seky was contacted on Facebook by casting director, Louise Kiely, to audition for the role.[3] Seky had auditioned for Kiely ten years previously in which she was cast as the character 'T' in the short film 'Messers' by Colin Thornton.[4] In April 2022, Seky received the 'Best Newcomer' award at the Irish RTS Awards for her breakout performance in the show.[5]
Personal life
editOutside of acting, Seky has maintained a career in banking.[6][7]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film/Television | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Messers | T | Short film |
| 2021–2023 | Kin | Nikita Murphy | TV series |
References
edit- ^ "BBC acquires star studded Irish crime drama Kin". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Kin's Yasmin Seky On Going Against Her Dad's Advice To Focus On Acting". 14 September 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Smith, Mary Cate (18 March 2023). "Kin's Yasmin Seky: 'I was really anxious - I had imposter syndrome'". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Yes you 'Kin': The bank worker who was plucked from 9 to 5 job to star with Aidan Gillen in TV gang drama". Irish Independent. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "KIN star wins Best Newcomer at RTS Ireland Awards". 14 April 2022.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "'People are surprised to see me working in a bank,' says Kin star Yazmin Seky". Irish Independent. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Kin's Yasmin Seky Returns To Day Job As Show's Future Unclear". 18 October 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
External links
edit- Yasmin Seky at IMDb