Ciara Janson Zelmerlöw (née Janson; born 27 April 1987) is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Nicole Owen on Hollyoaks.
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Ciara Janson | |
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Born | (1987-04-27) 27 April 1987 (age 35) Surrey, England |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
Parents |
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The gurgle over at 18 months started Ciara's career as a voice over artist and inspired acting agents Hobson's International to start a children's division within their company.[1][2] When she was 5 years old Ciara become the youngest child to have a regular slot on radio in a show called 'Victoria'. Being in the voice over booth is where Ciara feels most comfortable.
Janson's first major television work was as Nicole Owen on Hollyoaks. Previous parts include the role of Heidi for a BBC radio drama. She left Hollyoaks in September 2006. Janson made her theatrical debut in Bad Blood at the Key Theatre. She made her West End debut in 2009, playing Louise in New Boy at Trafalgar Studios.
Janson is a prolific voice-over artist, and is a regular voice on BBC Three, and her extensive radio credits include Disney's new version of The Famous Five and various dramas for BBC Radio 4. She also appears as the Doctor's companion, Amy, in a trilogy of linked Doctor Who audio dramas, beginning with The Judgement of Isskar. She voiced Lucy who speaks American with an American accent in the US version by Lobster Films in the Millimages American animated series 64 Zoo Lane, from 1999–2000.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997-1999 | The Forgotten Toys | Linda | |
1999–2000 | 64 Zoo Lane | Lucy (US version) | 52 episodes |
2004–2007, 2019 | Hollyoaks | Nicole Owen | |
2005 | Hollyoaks: No Going Back | 5 episodes | |
2006 | Hollyoaks: Back from the Dead | ||
Mighty Truck of Stuff | Herself | ||
2007 | Doctors | Patsy Halliwell | Episode: "Barbie Girls" |
2008 | Snog Marry Avoid? | POD (Personal Overhaul Device) | Voice |
2011 | Holby City | Zoe Clinton | Episode: "Oliver Twist" |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Faeries | Voice | |
2003 | Kaena: The Prophecy | Kamou / Roya | Voice English dub |
2010 | Barbie in A Mermaid Tale | Xylie | Voice |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Bad Blood | Belinda | Key Theatre |
2008 | Cinderella | Cinderella | Buxton Opera House |
2009 | New Boy | Louise | Trafalgar Studios |
2010 | PopStar! The Musical | Belinda | Lighthouse Theatre |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | Heidi | Heidi | BBC Radio 4 |
2006 | The Tomorrow People: A Plague of Dreams | Annie | |
2009 | The Judgement of Isskar The Destroyer of Delights The Chaos Pool | Amy | Big Finish Productions |
2010–2013 | Graceless (series) | Amy/Abby (9 audiodramas) |
She is married to Swedish singer, Eurovision winner and presenter Måns Zelmerlöw. They became engaged in late 2017. In December 2017, Zelmerlöw revealed to Swedish press that the couple were expecting a child together.[3] A few weeks later he confirmed that they would be having a baby boy.[4] The couple welcomed Albert on 25 May 2018.[5] Janson also has a son (Archie) from a previous relationship. They were married on 5 September 2019 and live in London. On 9 August 2022, it was announced on Instagram that she had given birth to her third son, second with Zelmerlöw, Ossian Matteus Zelmerlöw.
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