Quick Info
| Profession | Actress and singer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 25/12/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Quinton, Birmingham, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Bethany Antonia
08/11/2026
Bethany Antonia and her professional partner Nancy Xu were eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after a dance-off against Cach Mercer and Maddie Ingoldsby. Antonia had expressed feeling disillusioned and emotional about leaving the competition, particularly saying goodbye to Xu.
02/10/2026
Antonia was widely featured in the press as a contestant in a same-sex pairing on Strictly Come Dancing, drawing attention to her public coming out as a lesbian in 2024. Her participation was covered as a notable moment for LGBTQ+ representation on the show.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | British actress and singer known for playing Lady Baela Targaryen in the HBO series House of the Dragon, and for roles in Netflix's Get Even and Stay Close. |
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| Early Life | Born in Quinton, Birmingham, to a family of mixed English and Jamaican heritage. She began acting as a teenager after attending a television workshop in Birmingham. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary Training | Birmingham Ormiston Academy, musical theatre |
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Personal Life
| Sexual Orientation | Publicly came out as a lesbian in April 2024 |
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| Advocacy | Has spoken up for equality and LGBTQ+ rights |
Relationships & More
| Strictly Come Dancing | Competed in the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing with professional dance partner Nancy Xu in a same-sex pairing |
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Career
| Early Work | Appeared in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust short film adaptation of The Tempest as a teenager | ||||||||||||||||
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| Television Debut | Guest appearance in the BBC One soap opera Doctors in 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
| Notable Roles |
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| Stage | Has performed on stage alongside screen work | ||||||||||||||||
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began acting at age 14 through a television workshop in Birmingham | |
| 2. Her first professional role was in a short film adaptation of The Tempest | |
| 3. Stay Close is a Netflix adaptation of a mystery novel | |
| 4. Was a contestant on the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing |
