Jaye Jacobs

Emma Jaye Jacobs (born 27 May 1982), is an English actress. She is best known for playing the role of Donna Jackson in the BBC medical drama series Holby City from 2004 to 2011 and as Sian Diamond in the BBC school drama Waterloo Road from 2011 to 2013.

Early life

Jacobs was born in Street, Somerset, England. She was educated at the Crispin School, where she became deputy-head girl. She attended dance classes at the Joy Tinney School of dancing, where she landed several roles in their yearly musical, including the Lion in The Wizard of Oz. She subsequently trained at the Arts Educational School in London. While training, Jacobs undertook a series of part-time jobs, including modelling shoes and underwear, working in an Indian restaurant, and making and selling jewellery.

Career

In 2003, Jacobs played Alice in the EastEnders spin-off Perfectly Frank.

In 2004, Jacobs joined the cast of the BBC medical drama series Holby City as fun-loving nurse, turned Ward Sister, Donna Jackson. In 2011, Jacobs left the show and the role of Donna Jackson.