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]

Ramona Marquez
Marquez with co-stars Tyger Drew-Honey and Daniel Roche in 2009
Born (2001-02-24) 24 February 2001
London, England
NationalityEnglish
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present
TelevisionOutnumbered
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
YearTitleRole
2009EnidImogen Pollock
2010The King's SpeechPrincess Margaret
2011Arthur ChristmasGwen (voice)
2012The Best Exotic Marigold HotelGrandchild
2015A Louder SilenceAnna

Television
YearTitleRole
2007–2016 OutnumberedKaren Brockman
2012Secrets and Words: The CrossingMegan Williams[4]

Music videos
Music videos
Year Song Artist Notes
2014 Kick MeSleeping With Sirens

Awards
YearAwardCategoryCharacter & titleResult
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
  1. "Outnumbered Characters". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 9 September 2009.
  2. "British Comedy Awards 2009 – Results". British Comedy Guide. 12 December 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
  3. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBf170aDJpR/
  4. "The Crossing". BBC Online. 29 March 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2012.

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