Catrin Stewart (born 29 January 1988) is a Welsh actress, known for playing Jenny Flint in the BBC science fiction series Doctor Who (2011–2014), Emma Morris in the Sky One comedy drama Stella (2012–2017) and PC Gina Jenkins in the S4C crime drama Bang (2017–2020). She also portrayed Lily in Misfits (2010–2011).
Catrin Stewart | |
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Stewart at Con Kasterborous in June 2018 | |
| Born | 29 January 1988 |
| Education | Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
Early life and education
editStewart grew up in Wales and attended the Welsh-language secondary school Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr in Cardiff. From a young age, she performed at the annual eisteddfod, a competitive festival of the arts between schools.[1] Her mother used to tell her that she was "the one in the school concert she could hear out of everyone" as she was so passionate about acting. She went to drama classes from the age of 10 to 15, where she was mainly trained for television.[1] At the age of 16, she joined the National Youth Theatre of Wales and went on to study at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.[2] Before graduating, Stewart had already appeared in the BBC One medical drama Casualty (2007), as well as the films Hearts of Gold (2003) and Crusade in Jeans (2006).
Career
editIn 2011, she joined the main cast of the Sky One comedy series Stella (2012–2017), portraying Emma Morris, the "sweet, loving and funny" daughter of Ruth Jones' titular character.[3][4][5]
In 2012, Stewart took on the leading role of Juliet in Headlong's production of Romeo and Juliet.[1] Kate Kellaway of The Observer called her performance "one of the most captivating and touching [she has] seen."[6] The following year, she made her London theatre debut in Longing at the Hampstead Theatre, playing opposite Tamsin Greig and Iain Glen.[7]
In 2015, she starred in The Library Suicides, a twisty thriller from director Euros Lyn.[8] The film won the Best Performance in a British Feature Film award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, becoming the first Welsh-language film to do so.[9][10][11] Stewart was also nominated for the Seymour Cassel Award for Outstanding Performance at the Oldenburg International Film Festival.[12] In 2023, she appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Olivia Dean.[13]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hearts of Gold | Maud Powell | Television film |
| 2006 | Crusade in Jeans | Cecile | |
| 2012 | Frail | Chloe | |
| 2015 | The Library Suicides | Nan Wdig / Ana Wdig | Welsh-language film |
| 2016 | Connie | Dolly Diggs | Short film |
| 2019 | Dirt Ash Meat | Rhian | |
| The Return of the Yuletide Kid | Catrin | ||
| 2020 | The Arborist | Laura | Short film |
| Cwch Deilen / Leaf Boat | Celyn (voice) | Welsh-language short film | |
| 2021 | The Walk | Maeve | Short film |
| One for the Road | Erin |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Casualty | Michelle Stevenson | Episode: "A World Elsewhere" |
| 2010–2011 | Misfits | Lily | 2 episodes |
| 2011–2014 | Doctor Who | Jenny Flint | 6 episodes:
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| 2012–2017 | Stella | Emma Morris | 34 episodes:
|
| 2017–2020 | Bang | PC Gina Jenkins | Main role, 14 episodes |
| 2020 | Cyswllt / Lifelines | Mabli | Welsh-language S4C drama; 3 episodes |
| 2022 | Casualty | Amy Trenshaw | Episode: "First Date" |
| 2023 | Doctors | Olivia Dean | Episode: "Bundle of Joy" |
Stage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Devil Inside Him | Dilys | National Theatre Wales |
| 2012 | Romeo and Juliet | Juliet | Headlong |
| 2013 | Longing | Kleopatra | Hampstead Theatre |
| 2014 | The Cherry Orchard | Anya Ranevskaya | Young Vic |
| 2015 | The Jew of Malta | Abigail | Swan Theatre |
| Love's Sacrifice | Bianca | ||
| 2016 | 1984 | Julia | London Playhouse |
| Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | Maggie | Theatr Clwyd | |
| 2019 | Valued Friends | Marion | Rose Theatre Kingston |
| 2022 | Hamlet | Guildenstern / Reynaldo / Player Queen | Bristol Old Vic |
Web
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | All Shook Up! | Cerys Matthews | |
| 2012 | "Vastra Investigates" | Jenny Flint | Prequel to the Doctor Who episode "The Snowmen" |
| 2013 | "The Battle of Demons Run: Two Days Later" | Sequel to the Doctor Who episode "A Good Man Goes to War" |
Audio and radio dramas
edit| Year | Title | Role | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Night Horse | Nansi | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2010 | True to My Land | Janet | |
| 2011 | Direct Red | Nurse | |
| Rock of Eye | Lauren | ||
| Giving It Back | Laura | ||
| 2012 | The Diary of Samuel Pepys | Mary Mercer / Lady Jemima | |
| Apple Jelly | Janie | ||
| 2013 | Aberystwyth Noir: It Ain't Over till the Bearded Lady Sings | Calamity Jane | |
| 2014 | From A to Z | Suzie | |
| 2015 | Torchwood | Meredith Bevan | Big Finish Productions |
| 2017 | The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield | Killian | |
| 2018–2019 | The Citadel | Christine Barlow | BBC Radio 4 |
| 2018 | News from Nowhere | Ellen | |
| Twenty Four Hours from Tulse Hill | Lisa | ||
| Home | Katie | BBC Radio Wales | |
| 2019 | The Eighth of March | Jenny Flint | Big Finish Productions |
| Curious Under the Stars | Fleur | BBC Radio 4 | |
| 2019–present | The Paternoster Gang | Jenny Flint | Big Finish Productions |
| 2020 | Relocation | Ensemble Actor | BBC Radio Wales |
Audiobook narration
edit- Clara and the Maze of Cui Palta (2018) by Susan Calman
- The Promise (2021) by Lucy Diamond[14]
- The Crimson Horror (2021) by Mark Gatiss[15]
Accolades
editAwards
edit- Edinburgh International Film Festival – Best Performance in a British Feature for The Library Suicides (2015)
- HorrorHound Film Festival – Best Actress for Connie (2016)
Nominations
edit- Oldenburg International Film Festival – Seymour Cassel Award for Outstanding Performance for The Library Suicides (2015)
- GenreBlast Film Festival Award – Best Actress (Short Film) for Connie (2016)
- Unrestricted View Film Festival – Best Actress (Short) for Connie (2016)
References
edit- ^ a b c Charlotte Marshall (5 March 2013). "Introducing... Catrin Stewart". Official London Theatre. Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ Snow, Georgia (16 February 2016). "Catrin Stewart: 'It feels like an exciting time to be at Clwyd'". The Stage. Archived from the original on 17 February 2016.
- ^ Haza, D. J. (7 January 2012). "TV Review: Sky 1's STELLA". WhatCulture.com. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Girvan: Stella couple on the rocks". belfasttelegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Stella Characters". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Romeo and Juliet; The Changeling; Master Class – review". the Guardian. 12 February 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Longing – review". the Guardian. 10 March 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (25 May 2016). "Edinburgh Film Festival Chief Mark Adams Unveils 70th Edition". Variety. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Actor wins award for film shot in National Library | cambrian-news.co.uk". Cambrian News. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Welsh actress scoops top international award". West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond. 25 June 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Edinburgh International Film Festival 70th Edition (PDF), 2016, p. 14, archived from the original (PDF) on 3 October 2016, retrieved 28 June 2016
- ^ "The Library Suicides: Film | Fflur Dafydd". Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Timblick, Simon. "Doctors spoilers: Zara Carmichael is off to NEW YORK!". What to Watch. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ Diamond, Lucy. The Promise.
- ^ "Five Doctors, five unforgettable adventures. New Doctor Who classics join the TARGET book range. | Doctor Who". www.doctorwho.tv. Retrieved 22 December 2022.