Michaela Coel, 1987
Writers · October 1, 1987
Michaela Coel
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Michaela Coel is 38 years old, born October 1, 1987 in United Kingdom · Libra.
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About
Michaela Coel wrote, starred in, and directed Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You — two shows that redefined British comedy-drama and made her the first Black woman to win a Primetime Emmy for writing. Born in the UK on 1 October 1987, Coel is a Libra known for sharp, unflinching storytelling that shifts between comedy and trauma.
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Biography
Michaela Coel created and starred in the E4 sitcom Chewing Gum (2015–2017), winning the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance. She then wrote, directed, and led the BBC One / HBO series I May Destroy You (2020), which earned her the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress in 2021. That same work made Coel the first Black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special. Beyond these flagship projects, she guest-starred in Black Mirror (2016–2017), starred in the series Black Earth Rising (2018) and the film Been So Long (2018), all on Netflix. As a screenwriter, actor, and director, Coel works across television and film. Born 1 October 1987 in the UK, she is a Libra — a sign associated with balance and aesthetics, qualities evident in her precise tonal shifts between comedy and raw emotional exposure. Her life-path number is 9, suggesting a cycle of creative completion and transformative influence.
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Trivia
- Coel's full name is Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson.
- She won the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for Chewing Gum.
- I May Destroy You made her the first Black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Michaela Coel often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
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Frequently asked
- How old is Michaela Coel?
- Michaela Coel is 38 years old (born October 1, 1987).
- When is Michaela Coel's birthday?
- Michaela Coel was born on October 1, 1987.
- What is Michaela Coel's zodiac sign?
- Michaela Coel is a Libra, born October 1, 1987.
- What is Michaela Coel's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Michaela Coel was born in 1987, the year of the Fire Rabbit.
- Where is Michaela Coel from?
- Michaela Coel is from United Kingdom.
- What does Michaela Coel do?
- Michaela Coel is a writer.
- Is Michaela Coel still alive?
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