Zawe Ashton: Actress, Playwright, and Director

Her portrayal as Vod in "Fresh Meat" on Channel 4 helped her develop a cult following.

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Her varied body of work in theatre, cinema, and television has garnered her multiple honours and awards.

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She engaged to Tom Hiddleston.

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She expecting first baby with him

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earned a degree in acting from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2006.

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In 2007, her play "Harm's Way" made it to the Verity Bargate Award shortlist.

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a former National Youth Theatre member.

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was named one of the 55 faces of the future in the Young Hollywood Issue of Nylon Magazine.

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