Jessica Plummer

Jessica Plummer is an English singer and actress. From 2013 to 2015, she was a member of the British girl group Neon Jungle (2013-2015). In 2019, she began portraying the role of Chantelle Atkins in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Jessica Plummer
Born
London, England
Alma materIdentity School of Acting
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2013–present
TelevisionEastEnders
Children1

Early life

Plummer was born in London to a Jamaican father and English mother.[1] She went to Burntwood School and the Hayes School for early education.[2]

Career

In November 2012, music manager David Cooper, began a three-month process of auditions for a new girl group to be signed to RCA Records UK. Amira McCarthy And Plummer herself were scouted separately while shopping in London, while Shereen Cutkelvin and Asami Zdrenka we’re found via their solo YouTube videos. In February 2013, it was announced that Plummer, alongside Shereen Cutkelvin, Amira McCarthy, and Asami Zdrenka made the line-up of new British girl group Neon Jungle and began recording material in the studio.[3][4] They chose the name Neon Jungle, which was derived from their song "Welcome to the Jungle" and to reflect that the members were "all individual and quite different".[5] According to Plummer, "it's like neon is bold, bright, strong individual characters and then the jungle part is the madness".[6] In July 2013, Neon Jungle released their debut single "Trouble", which entered the UK Singles Chart at number 12 and reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart.[7]

In October 2013, Plummer, with Neon Jungle, supported Jessie J on select dates of her Alive Tour. The following month, the group performed alongside Taylor Swift at the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.[8][9] Also in October 2013, Plummer made her television debut in British science fantasy television series Wizards vs Aliens as Chloe Martin.[10] She portrayed the role for two episodes. In November 2013, Neon Jungle's second single, "Braveheart", was released in the UK. The song peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 19 on the ARIA Charts. On the 28 July 2014, Neon Jungle released their debut album Welcome to the Jungle, which entered the UK Albums Chart at number 8.[11] The Album Also entered the ARIA Charts, debuting at 48. On 6 July 2015, Neon Jungle announced via their Facebook page that they were disbanding.[12][13]

In November 2015, it was announced that Plummer has joined the cast of John Cameron Mitchell's directed romantic-comedy film How to Talk to Girls at Parties opposite Ruth Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning and Matt Lucas.[14] It premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival in May 2017.[15][16] In March 2019, Plummer joined the BBC soap opera EastEnders, portraying the role of Chantelle Atkins.[17]

Personal life

In June 2016, Plummer announced that she was pregnant with her first child.[18] On 30 July 2016, she gave birth to her daughter, Noa.[19][20]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Wizards vs Aliens Chloe Martin 2 episodes
2013 Reflections Kaitlin Short film
2017 How to Talk to Girls at Parties Celia Feature film
2019– EastEnders Chantelle Atkins Series regular

Discography
Main article: Neon Jungle § Discography

Awards and nominations
See also: Neon Jungle § Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result
2019 TV Choice Awards Best Soap Newcomer[21] Longlisted
2019 Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer[22] Shortlisted
2019 The Digital Spy Reader AwardsBest Soap Newcomer[23]Second
2020 TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actress Pending

References
  1. "50 Red Hot Neon Jungle Facts!". thehits. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  2. Palmer, Jim (4 February 2014). "Neon Jungle star and ex-Hayes School pupil Jess Plummer talks Valentine's Day, festivals and the Fresh Prince". News Shopper. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  3. "Exclusive Interview – Neon Jungle". loudmag.co.uk.
  4. "Neon Jungle Interview". thestudentpocketguide.co.uk.
  5. Corner, Lewis (30 August 2013). "Neon Jungle interview: 'We're shocked people like us'". Digital Spy.
  6. Law, Seb (25 June 2013). "Planet Notion " Introducing: Neon Jungle". planetnotion.com. Attic London Ltd. Archived from the original on 23 September 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
  7. Murray, Gordon (19 December 2013). "Donna Summer Returns 'MacArthur Park' To Top of Dance Chart After 35 Years". Billboard. Nielsen Inc. Retrieved 24 March 2014.
  8. "Neon Jungle Join Jessie J on UK Arena Dates!". metroradio.co.uk. 14 October 2013.
  9. Lansky, Sam (14 November 2013). "What To Expect From The 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (From Someone Who Was There)". idolator.com. SpinMedia.
  10. Episodes cast for "Wizards and Aliens". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  11. "NEON JUNGLE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  12. "Neon Jungle Breaks Up: U.K. Girl Group Splits After One Album". Billboard. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
  13. "Neon Jungle have split up: "This is a heartbreaking reality"". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  14. Jaafar, Ali (3 November 2015). "Jessica Plummer Joins Cast Of 'How To Talk To Girls at Parties' Opposite Nicole Kidman – AFM". Deadline. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  15. "The 2017 Official Selection". Cannes. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  16. "2017 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup: Todd Haynes, Sofia Coppola, 'Twin Peaks' and More". IndieWire. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  17. Warner, Sam (5 March 2019). "EastEnders casts former Neon Jungle singer as Chantelle Baker". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  18. Warner, Sam (27 June 2016). "Neon Jungle's Jessica Plummer pregnant with first baby". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  20. "Jess on Instagram: "Tryna shop, tryna parent... I don't think noa likes these tops 😅"". Instagram. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
  21. "TVCA Long List 2019". TV Choice. Archived from the original on 30 May 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  22. Harp, Justin (30 September 2019). "Inside Soap Awards 2019 full shortlist revealed – which stars are up for prizes?". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  23. Robinson, Abby (28 December 2019). "It's (nearly) a clean sweep for Hollyoaks in the Digital Spy Reader Awards for soaps 2019". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 7 January 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
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