Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel is a renowned actress, filmmaker, and poet celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to television and cinema. She gained widespread acclaim for creating and starring in the sitcom 'Chewing Gum' (2015-2017), which earned her a BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance. Her work on the critically acclaimed series 'I May Destroy You' (2020) further solidified her reputation, winning her the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress and making her the first Black woman to receive the Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special. Coel has also appeared in notable productions such as 'Black Mirror,' 'Black Earth Rising,' and the film 'Been So Long' (2018). Upcoming projects include starring roles in the films 'Mother Mary' (2026) and 'The Christophers' (2025), as well as the HBO/BBC series 'First Day on Earth,' which she co-wrote and co-directed. Her creative vision and compelling performances continue to shape the landscape of modern storytelling.

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