Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, comedian, writer and television presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 27/01/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Plaistow, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Andi Osho
03/11/2026
Andi Osho discussed the future of Sandra Cliff and the uncertain renewal of Blue Lights for a fifth season, which she said is a decision for the BBC. She also promoted her crime novel Most Wanted in the same interview.
05/10/2026
Andi Osho was profiled as a Blue Lights actor, comedian and author who is moving into work as a creative coach. The feature also previewed the fourth season of Blue Lights, in which she plays Sandra Cliff, and discussed her debut novel and her entrepreneurial projects.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Yewande Morenike Osho |
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| Summary | Known professionally as Andi Osho, she is a British actress, writer and former stand-up comedian who has also worked as a television presenter. She was raised in East London by Nigerian parents and began in television production before moving into acting in 2003. She took up stand-up comedy around 2006 and later published the novel Asking for a Friend in 2021. She has played Sandra Cliff in the BBC police drama Blue Lights since its first series in 2023. |
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Personal Life
| Upbringing | Grew up in East London as the daughter of Nigerian immigrants |
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Family
| Parents | Nigerian immigrants |
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Career
| Early Career | Worked in television production before turning to acting in 2003. Worked as a receptionist while developing stand-up routines in the evenings. |
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| Stand-up Comedy | Began stand-up in 2006-2007, won awards including the Funny Women new act competition in 2007, toured solo shows and appeared on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Room 101 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Appeared in Let's Dance for Comic Relief in 2011 | |
| 2. Has performed at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, the Pleasance Dome in Scotland and Just For Laughs in Montreal | |
| 3. Worked as a receptionist while building her comedy career | |
| 4. Is the only contestant to have won Celebrity Mastermind twice | |
| 5. Has spoken publicly about her menopause experience as part of a Specsavers awareness campaign |
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