Charlotte Jordan
Charlotte Jordan | |
|---|---|
 Jordan in 2023 | |
| Born | Charlotte Jordan Evans 1 June 1994 |
| Other names | Charlie Evans |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Television | Free Rein Coronation Street |
Charlotte Jordan Evans (born 1 June 1994)[1] is a British actress and singer from Chobham, England, known for her roles as Gaby Grant in the Netflix series Free Rein and Daisy Midgeley in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. The latter earned her a British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance.
Early life
[edit]Charlotte Jordan Evans was born on 1 June 1994 in Chobham. She attended Oakfield School, a private school in Pyrford, as well as the Susan Robinson School of Ballet in Byfleet. While attending school, she competed in ballet, singing and acting competitions, and achieved a distinction in all of her examinations.[2]
Career
[edit]Jordan made her professional acting debut in an episode of The Bill broadcast in 2007, under the name of Charlie Evans.[3] While under that name, she also portrayed the role of Serena in the Nickelodeon series Summer in Transylvania from 2011 to 2012.[4] In 2012, she also joined a pop group created by Geri Halliwell. In 2016, she began acting under the name Charlotte Jordan, and made her debut film appearance in Angel of Decay, as well as making an appearance in the BBC medical drama Casualty.[5] In 2018, Jordan was cast in the Netflix drama series Free Rein as Gaby Grant; she portrayed the role for two series and also starred in Free Rein Christmas and Valentine-themed films.[6] In 2019, she co-wrote and produced a short film titled Tracks.[5] A year later, Jordan joined the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Daisy Midgeley.[7]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Bill | Jemma Jackson | Episode: "Crash Test" |
| 2010–2011 | Summer in Transylvania | Serena | Main role |
| 2016 | Angel of Decay | Georgeann | Film |
| 2016 | Casualty | Lisa "Sambuca" Nichols | Episode: "Party Pooper" |
| 2018–2019 | Free Rein | Gaby Grant | Main role |
| 2018 | Free Rein: The Twelve Neighs of Christmas | Direct-to-streaming film | |
| 2019 | Free Rein: Valentine's Day | Direct-to-streaming film | |
| 2020–present | Coronation Street | Daisy Midgeley | Regular role |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance | Coronation Street | Won | [8] |
| 2023 | British Soap Awards | Best Leading Performer | Coronation Street | Nominated | [8] |
| 2023 | TRIC Awards | Soap Actor | Coronation Street | Nominated | [9] |
| 2023 | National Television Awards | Serial Drama Performance | Coronation Street | Nominated | [10] |
| 2023 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actress | Coronation Street | Nominated | [11] |
| 2023 | TVTimes Awards | Favourite Soap Actor | Coronation Street | Nominated | [12] |
| 2023 | RTS North West Awards | Best Performance in a Continuing Drama | Coronation Street | Won | [13] |
| 2024 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | Coronation Street | Longlisted | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ @harrietfbell (1 June 2014). "Birthday babe" – via Instagram.
- ^ "Local actor Charlotte prepares to step on to Corrie cobbles". Woking News and Mail. Archived from the original on 27 November 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "The Bill - what time is it on TV? Episode 62 Series 23 cast list and preview". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 10 December 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ "Summer in Transylvania - what time is it on TV? Episode 1 Series 1 cast list and preview". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Coronation Street: Who plays Daisy Midgeley? Free Rein actress Charlotte Jordan". Entertainment Daily. 30 November 2020. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Coronation Street casts Charlotte Jordan as Jenny's step daughter Daisy". What's on TV. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Meet Coronation Street's new arrival Daisy Midgeley set to cause chaos for Jenny Connor". Heart. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (3 June 2023). "British Soap Awards 2023 winners revealed – which shows won prizes?". DigitalSpy. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ Cremona, Patrick (8 June 2023). "Call the Midwife up against Peaky Blinders, Death in Paradise at TRIC Awards". Radio Times. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ Bacon, Jess (15 August 2023). "Beyond Paradise, Call the Midwife, and Ted Lasso land NTA 2023 shortlist nominations". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ Alexander, Susannah (19 September 2023). "Inside Soap Awards announces final shortlist for 2023 ceremony". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ Selwood, Sarah. "TV Times Awards 2023 — voting is now open!". What to Watch. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Winners : RTS North West Awards 2023". Royal Television Society. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Welcome to the 27th TV Choice Awards!". TV Choice. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
