Ashley Madekwe, 1981
Actors · December 6, 1981
Ashley Madekwe
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Ashley Madekwe is 44 years old, born December 6, 1981 in United Kingdom · Sagittarius.
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About
Ashley Madekwe is an English actress known for antiheroine roles across prestige TV. Born in 1981, she starred in the ITV2 series *Secret Diary of a Call Girl* (2008–2010), the ABC drama *Revenge* (2011–2013), and the WGN series *Salem* (2014–2017). Her performance in *County Lines* (2019) earned her a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress. A Sagittarius, Madekwe builds characters with sharp psychological depth.
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Biography
Ashley Madekwe is an English actress born 6 December 1981. She built her career playing morally complex women on television, beginning with *Secret Diary of a Call Girl* (2008–2010) on ITV2, where she played the lead. Her breakthrough came with the ABC drama *Revenge* (2011–2013), where she was a series regular. She then starred in *Salem* (2014–2017) on WGN, establishing herself as a fixture in genre television. Film work includes *Victim* (2011) and *The Strays* (2023). Her critically acclaimed supporting performance in *County Lines* (2019) resulted in a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress, marking her highest industry recognition to date. As a Sagittarius born in late 1981, Madekwe's career trajectory reflects the sign's natural pull toward exploration and reinvention across different dramatic worlds. Actors typically balance screen work with live performance and character development; Madekwe has remained focused on film and television, building a steady body of complex roles. British television historically values understated ensemble work and psychological realism, aesthetic principles visible in her choice of projects.
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Trivia
- Madekwe was nominated for the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for her role in *County Lines* (2019).
- She appeared in the ITV2 series *Secret Diary of a Call Girl*, which ran from 2008–2010.
- Her filmography spans indie drama (*Victim*, 2011) and contemporary horror (*The Strays*, 2023).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Ashley Madekwe tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
- How old is Ashley Madekwe?
- Ashley Madekwe is 44 years old (born December 6, 1981).
- When is Ashley Madekwe's birthday?
- Ashley Madekwe was born on December 6, 1981.
- What is Ashley Madekwe's zodiac sign?
- Ashley Madekwe is a Sagittarius, born December 6, 1981.
- What is Ashley Madekwe's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ashley Madekwe was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Ashley Madekwe from?
- Ashley Madekwe is from United Kingdom.
- What does Ashley Madekwe do?
- Ashley Madekwe is a actor.
- Is Ashley Madekwe still alive?
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