Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Galway, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Nicola Coughlan
Nicola Coughlan said in an appearance on The Graham Norton Show that filming I Am Helen was intense and that she at one point wanted to quit. The Channel 4 drama is an improvised, two-part story about a couple whose relationship is damaged by online manosphere influence, and she co-stars with Joe Cole.
In an interview with E! News, Nicola Coughlan confirmed that she will reduce her recurring role in Bridgerton season five. She said this would allow her to focus on a new film and a Hulu series.
Nicola Coughlan hosted Saturday Night Live UK, making her debut as host of the sketch comedy programme. Her appearance was well received by viewers.
Season two of the Channel 4 comedy Big Mood premiered, with Nicola Coughlan returning as Maggie alongside Lydia West. The series follows two friends and their lives in London.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nicola Mary Coughlan |
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| Summary | Irish actress known for playing Clare Devlin in the Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls and Penelope Featherington in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton. |
| Upbringing | Grew up in Oranmore, near Galway, as the youngest of three siblings. |
| Acting Start | Decided to become an actress at age five after watching her sister perform in a school play. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary School | Calasanctius College |
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| Primary School | Scoil Mhuire Primary School |
| University | National University of Ireland, Galway (English and Classical Civilisation degree) |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Raised Catholic |
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| Residence | East London |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Jake Dunn (reported) |
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Family
| Father | Martin Coughlan (served in the Irish Army; deceased) |
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| Mother | Beatrice Coughlan |
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Career
| Early Work | Uncredited role in the 1997 film My Brother's War; later voice work in animated series |
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| Breakthrough | Cast as Clare Devlin in Derry Girls from 2018 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her Northern Irish accent in Derry Girls was inspired by Nadine Coyle of Girls Aloud. | |
| 2. She chose the confirmation name Tina after a character in the film Now and Then. | |
| 3. She auditioned for Robin Buckley in Stranger Things season 3 but did not get the part. | |
| 4. She competed in an episode of The Great British Bake Off in 2018 alongside Derry Girls co-stars. | |
| 5. She has publicly advocated for more fully written female characters on television. |
