Bio

British actress & singer/songwriter, Victoria Ekanoye, gained recognition in the US for her role as Rachel alongside Elizabeth Hurley in Lionsgate’s ‘The Royals’ and in the UK for her role as Angie Appleton on ITV’s ‘Coronation Street’.

London’s West End birthed Victoria’s career, where she debuted in multi-award winning show ‘The Lion King’; playing Queen Sarabi and later taking on the role of warrior princess, Nala. Her talents propelled her to prestigious events, performing at The Royal Variety Show, The Laurence Olivier Awards, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and later starring in the extensive World Tour of hit cult show ‘The Blues Brothers ‘.

Victoria’s TV credits include ITV’s ‘Vera’, BBC’s ‘Doctors, ‘The Worst Witch’ for Netflix and Amazon’s ‘Almost Never’. Demonstrating her versatility as an actress and captivating audiences with her performances, Victoria secured her debut feature film, ‘Christmas in Paradise’, opposite Kelsey Grammer and Billy Ray Cyrus, whilst reprising her on screen rapport with Elizabeth Hurley.

Paying homage to her musical roots, Victoria wowed judges and artists alike on global show ‘Celebrity X Factor’; showcasing her talent, not only as a singer, but as a newly published songwriter, penning Radio 1 favourite ‘Nobody But You’.

Looking ahead, 2024 is already set to be a success, with Victoria starring in three new films; ‘My Bloody Galentine’ for MarVista, Hallmark’s ‘Christmas in Serbia’ and eagerly anticipated adaptation of Jane Austen’s ‘Sense & Sensibility’, along with a guest star in new Miramax series, ‘The Turkish Detectives’.

Outside of her professional accomplishments, Victoria is known for her activism; being a patron for breast cancer and sickle cell charities, using her platform to raise vital funds and awareness. Combining her talents on and off screen, the rising star is soon to serve as anchor and executive producer for global Breast Cancer documentary ‘The Naked Truth’.