Ramona Marquez
Ramona Marquez (born 24 February 2001) is an English actress, best known for her childhood role as Karen Brockman in the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered.[1]
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![]() Marquez with co-stars Tyger Drew-Honey and Daniel Roche in 2009 | |
Born | London, England | 24 February 2001
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2007–present |
Television | Outnumbered |
Parent(s) | Martin Marquez |
Career
In 2009, Marquez appeared as Imogen Pollock in the made-for-television movie Enid, detailing the life of children's writer Enid Blyton.
Later in 2009, Marquez became the first child to win the British Comedy Award for 'Best Female Comedy Newcomer'. Outnumbered also won two other comedy awards on the night, including 'Best TV Comedy'. Marquez has also appeared in The King's Speech as Princess Margaret and Arthur Christmas as the voice of Gwen.
Her father is Martin Marquez, an actor best known on television for his role as Gino Primirola, the head barman in the British television comedy drama Hotel Babylon. Her brother Raoul Marquez appeared with her in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Awards
In 2009, Marquez won the British Comedy Award for 'Best Female Comedy Newcomer', making her the youngest winner of a British Comedy Award in its twenty-year history. She also shared two other awards with the cast and production team for Outnumbered at the same ceremony, including 'Best TV Comedy'.[2]
Personal life
Marquez came out as bisexual in her contribution to the book "Women Don't Owe You Pretty" by Florence Given, released in June 2020.[3]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2009 | Enid | Imogen Pollock |
2010 | The King's Speech | Princess Margaret |
2011 | Arthur Christmas | Gwen (voice) |
2012 | The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Grandchild |
2015 | A Louder Silence | Anna |
Television
Year | Title | Role |
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2007–2016 | Outnumbered | Karen Brockman |
2012 | Secrets and Words: The Crossing | Megan Williams[4] |
Music videos
Year | Song | Artist | Notes |
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2014 | Kick Me | Sleeping With Sirens |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Character & title | Result |
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2009 | British Comedy Award | Best Female Comedy Newcomer | Karen Brockman: Outnumbered | Won |
2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-over Role, Young Actress | Gwen: Arthur Christmas | Nominated |
References
- "Outnumbered Characters". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 9 September 2009.
- "British Comedy Awards 2009 – Results". British Comedy Guide. 12 December 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
- https://www.instagram.com/p/CBf170aDJpR/
- "The Crossing". BBC Online. 29 March 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2012.