Freema Agyeman

scriptgirl · 21-03-2007

Gorgeous English actress-half Ghanian, half Iranian. She will be Martha Jones, the new sidekick to Doctor Who. She also used to be on the soap "Crossroads".

Article from the Daily Mail:

05/07/06 - TV & showbiz section
Exit Billie as Doctor Who gets first black side-kick
by RICHARD SIMPSON, Daily Mail
A black assistant is to step aboard the Tardis for the first time in Doctor Who's 43-year history.
The Time Lord's current sidekick, Billie Piper, will be replaced by little-known soap actress Freema Agyeman in the next series of the hit sci-fi drama.
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Miss Agyeman, 27, who has a Ghanaian father and Iranian mother, will play the character Martha Jones opposite David Tennant.
Viewers have already seen the actress in the current series, but as a different character. In last Saturday's episode she played Adeola, who met a grisly end at the hands of the Cybermen.
Miss Piper, 23, who will bow out of the show this Saturday, has given a critically-acclaimed performance over the last two series and has several new television projects lined up.
For Miss Agyeman, the highlight of her career to date has been playing Lola Wise in Crossroads in 2001. She also appeared in Casualty, The Bill and Silent Witness.
She will earn an estimated £80,000 for the 13-episode series - half as much as Miss Piper did. Miss Agyeman was born on the Woodberry Down housing estate in Finsbury Park, North London.
Her parents separated when she was young and neighbours spoke last night of how her father was 'never around'.
Her mother Azar, brother Domenic and sister Leila lived in a cramped three-bedroomed flat. Despite the rundown nature of the estate - with dozens of derelict, boarded-up flats - neighbours have spoken of how she 'lit up' their lives.
One said: 'She's a beautiful, happy-go-lucky girl who lit up the estate. That's quite an achievement considering what this estate is like.
'She was never hanging around in gangs like the others, but was as good as gold. Not a lot of people achieve what she has done from this estate and we are all delighted for her. She's a star.'
Miss Agyeman was a hard worker and excelled academically at Our Lady's Convent High School in Stamford Hill, North London.
She graduated with a BA Honours degree in performing arts and drama from Middlesex University and also studied acting at the Anna Scher Theatre school in Islington.
Last night Signy Henderson, who taught her drama at university, said: 'Freema had a maturity as an actress we rarely used to see. She had a willingness to work relentlessly. Without wanting to stereotype, she certainly has that diligent ethic that you associate with people who have had it tough and had to make their own way.'
Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies said: 'The search for a new companion had been under way for some time when I first saw Freema. She had come in to audition for the part of Adeola in series two.
'Watching her filming confirmed what an exciting talent she was, so we called her back to audition with David for the role of the new companion. It was a sensational combination, and her range, presence and charm blew us all away.' Miss Agyeman said: 'I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd actually become the new companion. It still hasn't quite sunk in.'

As Martha Jones

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With her Dr. Who costar, David Tennant

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From GQ Magazine, April 2007

Marie Claire

Screen Caps The One Show

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At the Doctor WHo Screening

MOBO Awards:

At the British Soap Awards

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Running errands. Credit Big Pictures

**Luxx** · 27-07-2007

I think Freema is a really gorgeous girl. I love her on Doctor Who, Martha is a great character - I love her with the Doctor! David Tennant is quite cute as well isn't he

I think Freema is just now starting to get into her style - I think she's dressing alot cuter lately.

Image Credit | Wireimage

**Luxx** · 27-07-2007

More from the Dr. Who Premiere, this time with DALEKS

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**Luxx** · 06-08-2007

Freema is in UK Glamour this month. I think she looks lovely in the silver dress - I wish the editorial were longer she's quite photogenic. She almost looks like Jaunel Mackenzie in that shot.

Image Credit | Ohnotheydidnt

Dora · 27-03-2012

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scriptgirl V.I.P. Join Date: May 2006 Gender: femme Posts: 12,554	Freema Agyeman Gorgeous English actress-half Ghanian, half Iranian. She will be Martha Jones, the new sidekick to Doctor Who. She also used to be on the soap "Crossroads". Article from the Daily Mail: 05/07/06 - TV & showbiz section Exit Billie as Doctor Who gets first black side-kick by RICHARD SIMPSON, Daily Mail A black assistant is to step aboard the Tardis for the first time in Doctor Who's 43-year history. The Time Lord's current sidekick, Billie Piper, will be replaced by little-known soap actress Freema Agyeman in the next series of the hit sci-fi drama. Try our Doctor Who quiz here Miss Agyeman, 27, who has a Ghanaian father and Iranian mother, will play the character Martha Jones opposite David Tennant. Viewers have already seen the actress in the current series, but as a different character. In last Saturday's episode she played Adeola, who met a grisly end at the hands of the Cybermen. Miss Piper, 23, who will bow out of the show this Saturday, has given a critically-acclaimed performance over the last two series and has several new television projects lined up. For Miss Agyeman, the highlight of her career to date has been playing Lola Wise in Crossroads in 2001. She also appeared in Casualty, The Bill and Silent Witness. She will earn an estimated £80,000 for the 13-episode series - half as much as Miss Piper did. Miss Agyeman was born on the Woodberry Down housing estate in Finsbury Park, North London. Her parents separated when she was young and neighbours spoke last night of how her father was 'never around'. Her mother Azar, brother Domenic and sister Leila lived in a cramped three-bedroomed flat. Despite the rundown nature of the estate - with dozens of derelict, boarded-up flats - neighbours have spoken of how she 'lit up' their lives. One said: 'She's a beautiful, happy-go-lucky girl who lit up the estate. That's quite an achievement considering what this estate is like. 'She was never hanging around in gangs like the others, but was as good as gold. Not a lot of people achieve what she has done from this estate and we are all delighted for her. She's a star.' Miss Agyeman was a hard worker and excelled academically at Our Lady's Convent High School in Stamford Hill, North London. She graduated with a BA Honours degree in performing arts and drama from Middlesex University and also studied acting at the Anna Scher Theatre school in Islington. Last night Signy Henderson, who taught her drama at university, said: 'Freema had a maturity as an actress we rarely used to see. She had a willingness to work relentlessly. Without wanting to stereotype, she certainly has that diligent ethic that you associate with people who have had it tough and had to make their own way.' Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies said: 'The search for a new companion had been under way for some time when I first saw Freema. She had come in to audition for the part of Adeola in series two. 'Watching her filming confirmed what an exciting talent she was, so we called her back to audition with David for the role of the new companion. It was a sensational combination, and her range, presence and charm blew us all away.' Miss Agyeman said: 'I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd actually become the new companion. It still hasn't quite sunk in.' As Martha Jones

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Luxx fashion is boring Mod Squad Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NYC Gender: femme Posts: 6,723	I think Freema is a really gorgeous girl. I love her on Doctor Who, Martha is a great character - I love her with the Doctor! David Tennant is quite cute as well isn't he I think Freema is just now starting to get into her style - I think she's dressing alot cuter lately. Image Credit \| Wireimage __________________ What do I think about the way most people dress? Most people are not something one thinks about... - Diana Vreeland Twitter / Tumblr

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Luxx fashion is boring Mod Squad Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NYC Gender: femme Posts: 6,723	Freema is in UK Glamour this month. I think she looks lovely in the silver dress - I wish the editorial were longer she's quite photogenic. She almost looks like Jaunel Mackenzie in that shot. Image Credit \| Ohnotheydidnt __________________ What do I think about the way most people dress? Most people are not something one thinks about... - Diana Vreeland Twitter / Tumblr

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