Golda Rosheuvel

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Golda Rosheuvel
Born (1970-01-01) 1 January 1970 (age 51)
Guyana
OccupationActress
Years active2000–present

Golda Rosheuvel (born 1 January 1970) is a Guyanese-British actress and singer. She is known for her theatre work and a number of on-screen roles, most prominently for the portrayal of Queen Charlotte in Netflix's Bridgerton.

Early life[]

Rosheuvel was born in Guyana to a Guyanese father and an English mother.[1] She has a brother.[2] She moved to England when she was five.[3]

Career[]

Rosheuvel's stage credits including Porgy and Bess, Macbeth, The Winter's Tale, Romeo and Juliet, Angels in America, Bad Girls: The Musical, and Jesus Christ Superstar.[4] In 2018, Rosheuvel played lesbian Othello in Othello.[5][3][6]

In 2019, Rosheuvel was cast as Queen Charlotte in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton produced by Shonda Rhimes.[7] The series premiered on 25 December 2020 with positive reviews from critics.[8][9]

Personal life[]

Rosheuvel is a lesbian.[3] She has a partner, writer Shireen Mula.[6]

Filmography[]

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Great Performances Maid By Fire Episode: "Jesus Christ Superstar"
2001 Lava Warden
2005 Coma Girl: The State of Grace Kathy Fields
2005 The Bill Patsy Richards Episode: "306: Show of Force"
2006 Casualty Doctor Lorrimer Episode: "Going Under"
2008 Torchwood Dr Angela Connolly Episodes: "Exit Wounds" and "Dead Man Walking"
2008 Consuming Passion Hospital Receptionist Television film
2011 Luther Sally Thomas Episode: "2.3"
2012 Coronation Street Doctor Renshaw Recurring role
2012 Dead Boss Lennie Series regular, 6 episodes
2012 Threesome Vicar Episode: "I Don't"
2012 Mr. Stink Coffee Shop Server Television film
2014 Rev. Hostel Worker Episode: "3.4"
2015 I Live with Models Photographer Episode: "The Suit"
2015 EastEnders Midwife Jenni
2016 Lady Macbeth Agnes
2019 Silent Witness Lyndsey Morrison Episodes: "Betrayal: Part 1" and "Betrayal: Part 2"
2020 Bridgerton Queen Charlotte Series regular
2020 Death in Paradise Alice Joyce Episode 2, Series 10

References[]

  1. ^ Valentini, Valentina (15 December 2020). "Meet the women of 'Bridgerton'". Shondaland. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  2. ^ Kelly, Rona (15 February 2019). "BWW Interview: Golda Rosheuvel Talks THE AMERICAN CLOCK". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c Gardner, Lyn (3 April 2018). "Othello as an out lesbian: why Golda Rosheuvel's time is now". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Golda Rosheuvel". National Theatre. October 2015.
  5. ^ Gardner, Lyn (4 May 2018). "Othello review – lesbian Moor boldly puts gender under microscope". The Guardian.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Binns, Char (9 May 2018). "Golda Rosheuvel: It's amazing to be a black gay actress playing a gay role". Liverpool Queer Collective.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (10 July 2019). "Phoebe Dynevor & Regé-Jean Page To Headline Shondaland's 'Bridgerton' At Netflix; 10 Others Cast". Deadline.
  8. ^ Lambe, Stacy (26 December 2020). "Inside Queen Charlotte's Real Biracial Backstory Seen on 'Bridgerton'". Entertainment Tonight.
  9. ^ Valentini, Valentina (25 December 2020). "The Bridgerton Cast Questionnaire: Courting the Queen with Golda Rosheuvel". Shondaland.

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