Laura Holly Aikman (born 24 December 1985) is an English actress. She has appeared in an array of television shows including The Mysti Show (2004–2005), Casualty (2009–2010), Lemon La Vida Loca (2012–2013), 4 O'Clock Club (2012–2014), The Job Lot (2014–2015), Waterloo Road (2015) and Gavin & Stacey (2019 & 2024)
Laura Aikman | |
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.jpg) Aikman in 2013 | |
| Born | Laura Holly Aikman 24 December 1985 Brent, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer(s) | BBC ITV |
| Television | The Mysti Show (2004–2005) Casualty (2009–2010) Lemon La Vida Loca (2012–2013) 4 O'Clock Club (2012–2014) The Job Lot (2014–2015) Waterloo Road (2015) Gavin & Stacey (2019 & 2024) |
| Spouse | |
Early life
editAikman was born in the London Borough of Brent in 1985, the daughter of actor and writer Stuart Aikman (known as Stuart St. Paul) and actress Jean Heard.[1][2] She attended Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls in Elstree, Hertfordshire.[3]
Career
editIn 2009, she appeared in the BBC Three series Personal Affairs playing Lucy. On 8 August 2009, it was announced that Aikman would be joining the cast of Casualty, and her role as May Phelps[4] started on 12 September 2009. Aikman appeared in 35 episodes, her final appearance aired on 8 May 2010. Aikman also appeared in the original pilot episode of "The Inbetweeners".
In 2012, Aikman starred alongside Leigh Francis's alter ego Keith Lemon in his TV show Lemon La Vida Loca during the first series. She played the role of his Yorkshire girlfriend, Rosie. Aikman announced that she would not be returning to the show for the second series despite making an appearance in episode 1. In July 2014, it was announced that Aikman would be joining the cast of Waterloo Road for the tenth and final series as deputy headteacher Lorna Hutchinson.[4] In 2014-15, Aikman had a leading role in the second and third series of The Job Lot.
In 2018, Aikman joined 26 other celebrities at Metropolis Studios, to perform an original Christmas song called "Rock With Rudolph", which was written and produced by Grahame and Jack Corbyn. The song was released in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital and was released digitally on independent record label Saga Entertainment on 30 November 2018 under the artist name The Celebs. The music video debuted exclusively with The Sun on 29 November 2018 and had its first TV showing on Good Morning Britain on 30 November 2018. The song peaked at number two on the iTunes pop chart.[5]
Personal life
editAikman has been married to actor Matt Kennard since 2019; they met when she joined the cast for the final season (2015) of Bluestone 42.[6][7] Aikman volunteered with Shout 85258, providing mental health support throughout 2022.
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes productions that have not yet been released |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Surviving Picasso | Maya Widmaier-Picasso | |
| 1997 | The Usual Children | Hela | |
| 1998 | The Scarlet Tunic | Dotty Marlowe | |
| 1999 | Great Expectations | Young Biddy | |
| 1999 | Virtual Sexuality | Lucy Parker | |
| 2005 | Rude Awakenings | Ally | Short film |
| 2007 | Popcorn | Jeannie | |
| 2007 | Blood Monkey | Sydney Maas | Direct-to-video |
| 2008 | The Trevor Ending Story | Sally | Short film |
| 2010 | Freight | Julie Taylor | |
| 2011 | Six Degrees | Student Girl | Short film |
| 2012 | Keith Lemon: The Film | Rosie | |
| 2013 | Bula Quo! | Caroline | a.k.a. Guitars, Guns and Paradise! |
| 2014 | Cancer Hair | Claire | Short film |
| 2015 | Amar Akbar & Tony | Samantha | |
| 2016 | The Hatching | Lucy | |
| 2017 | Lady M | Chloe | Short film |
| 2020 | Settlers | Sam | Short film |
| 2021 | Milk | Lydia | Short film |
| 2021 | @ | Natalie | Short film |
| 2022 | This is Christmas | Polly | |
| 2023 | Scrapper | Kaye |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Casualty | Rebecca Bright | Episode: "Choked:Part One" |
| 2004 | Doctors | Katy Harding | Episode: "Inner Circles" |
| 2004 | Tracy Beaker Parties with Pudsey | Mysti | TV movie, guest role - part 4 only |
| 2004–2005 | The Mysti Show | Mysti | Title character |
| 2006 | The Best Man | Alison Poley | TV movie |
| 2007 | Trial & Retribution | Kelly Hobson | Episode: "Closure" |
| 2007 | The Bill | Tanya Murphy | Episode: "Copy Cat Killer" |
| 2008 | Teenage Kicks | Milly Heath | Main cast |
| 2008 | Dis/Connected | Paula | TV movie |
| 2008, 2009 | That Mitchell and Webb Look | Various roles | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | Demons | Alice | Episode: "Smitten" |
| 2009 | FM | Sky | Episode: "Blinded by the Light" |
| 2009 | Personal Affairs | Lucy Baxter | Miniseries, main cast |
| 2009–2010 | Casualty | May Phelps | Main cast (series 24) |
| 2010 | The Adventures of Daniel | Suzie | TV movie |
| 2010 | Rules of Love | Receptionist | TV movie |
| 2010 | Identity | Olivia Knighton | Episode: "Chelsea Girl" |
| 2010 | Jack Taylor | Kelly | Episode: "Purgatory" |
| 2011 | Not Going Out | Debbie | Episode: "Debbie" |
| 2012–2013 | Lemon La Vida Loca | Rosie Parker | Main cast (series 1), guest (1 episode series 2) |
| 2012–2014 | 4 O'Clock Club | Mrs Melanie Poppy | Main cast (series 1–2), guest (2 episodes series 3) |
| 2013 | Pramface | Jenny | Episode: "Stay at Home Losers" |
| 2013 | Way to Go | Julia | Main cast |
| 2013 | My Town | ||
| 2013–2016 | Citizen Khan | Debbie | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Siblings | Amanda | Episode: "Burrito Neighbours" |
| 2014–2015 | The Job Lot | Natalie Mason | Main cast (series 2–3) |
| 2015 | Waterloo Road | Lorna Hutchinson | Recurring role (series 10) |
| 2015 | Bluestone 42 | Ellen | Main cast (series 3) |
| 2016 | Comedy Playhouse | Georgy | Episode: "Stop/Start" |
| 2016 | Josh | Amy | Episode: "Sex & Politics" |
| 2016 | Lovesick | Jo | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Liar | D.I. Charlotte Sullivan | Episode: "The Marshes" |
| 2017 | So Awkward | Ms Vicky Parfitt | Main cast (series 3) |
| 2018 | Shane the Chef | Penny | Recurring voice role, 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Space Chickens in Space | Starley | Main cast, voice role |
| 2019 | Sadie Sparks | Val Garcia | Recurring voice role |
| 2019 | London Kills | Leanne Ponting | 2 episodes |
| 2019, 2024 | Gavin & Stacey | Sonia | 2 episodes: "A Special Christmas" and “Finale” |
| 2020 | Incredible Ant | Bibi | Main cast |
| 2020 | The Split | Tabby | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Death in Paradise | Cherry Jackson | Episode: "Lucky in Love" |
| 2021 | The One | Lucy Bell | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas | Ella | Television special |
| 2022 | The Rising | Victoria Sands | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Archie | Dyan Cannon | Main cast |
| TBA | Rhona Who Lives by the River | Rhona #1/Rhona #2 | Main cast, voice role |
| TBC | This City is Ours | Rachel Duffy | Filming[8] |
Theatre
edit- Princess Catherine in Henry V.[citation needed]
- Rebecca Foley in Pravda.[citation needed]
- Connie Batsford in Bus.[citation needed]
- Blousie Brown in Bugsy Malone (musical).[citation needed]
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Secret World | Various | Voice only |
| 2013 | Divinity: Dragon Commander | Scarlett | Voice only |
| 2014 | Grid Autosport | Voice only | |
| Dreamfall Chapters | Sister Sahya/Marcurian Rebel | Voice only | |
| Dragon Age: Inquisition | Various | Voice only | |
| 2015 | Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below | Various | English version, voice only |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward | Yda | Voice only | |
| Guitar Hero Live | Voice only | ||
| Assassin's Creed Syndicate | London Civilian | Voice only | |
| Assassin's Creed Syndicate: Jack the Ripper | London Civilian | Voice only | |
| 2017 | Mass Effect: Andromeda | Various | Voice only |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood | Lyse | English version, voice only | |
| Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age | Jade | English version, voice only | |
| 2019 | Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space | Voice only | |
| Anthem | Various | Voice only | |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers | Lyse | English version, voice only | |
| 2021 | Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker | Lyse | English version, voice only |
| 2023 | Final Fantasy XVI | Eloise | Voice only |
| 2024 | Dragon's Dogma 2 | Doireann | Voice only |
References
edit- ^ "Stuart St Paul – celebrity guest speaker's novel series Cruise Ship Crime Investigators heading for TV". Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Alumnae". Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Who is Laura Aikman, the actress who plays Smithy's girlfriend Sonia in Gavin and Stacey?". WalesOnline. 25 December 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ "TV stars sing for Great Ormond Street Christmas charity single". ITV. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ Waddell, Lily (26 December 2019). "Gavin & Stacey's Sonia is Keith Lemon's' ex-girlfriend' Laura". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
In real life, actress Laura has recently married her actor boyfriend Matt Kennard.
- ^ Jones, Craig (18 August 2021). "The ex-Emmerdale star who has a famous wife". LeedsLive. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (28 May 2024). "Sean Bean To Play Gang Leader In BBC Drama Series 'This City Is Ours' From 'The Crown' Producer Left Bank". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
External links
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- Laura Aikman at IMDb