Ameerah Falzon-Ojo

Ameerah Falzon-Ojo was born on February 4, 2002, in London, England. Her career in entertainment began at a young age, with her attending drama school from the age of five. Her early training included dance and drama at the Forecast Academy in London. Falzon-Ojo commenced her professional journey with commercials, advertisements, and modeling, while acting remained her primary focus. As a child, she performed in local productions and in 2011, secured a leading role in the Lincoln Center production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical ‘South Pacific’ at the Barbican Theatre. At nine years old, she was selected for Ambassador Theatre Group’s ‘Lion King Cub School’. She also performed in ‘The King & I’ in April 2012 and played the orphan July in ‘Annie Jr.’ in March 2013, establishing a strong foundation in theatre.

Falzon-Ojo’s television career began with an appearance in ‘Mister Maker’ in 2007, followed by a role in the CBBC series ‘Fit’ in 2011. A significant turning point in her acting journey was her role as Jasmine ‘Jas’ Salford in the CBBC sitcom ‘So Awkward’, appearing in 64 episodes from 2015 to 2019. Concurrent with her work on ‘So Awkward’, she broadened her craft into voice acting. From 2018 to 2023, she lent her voice to the character Frida in the Netflix animated series ‘Hilda’, which garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards. This role also extended to the 2021 animated film ‘Hilda and the Mountain King’, marking her first major feature film role. More recently, she featured in the Polish drama ‘Infamia’ in 2023 and the short film ‘Niomi’ in the same year, showcasing her interest in diverse and mature projects.

Beyond acting, Falzon-Ojo has cultivated a career in modeling, working with various brands. In 2015, she signed with BMA models, which supported her collaborations with clients. Her modeling work has involved established brands such as Sky, Oxford University Press, McDonald’s, Speedo, and Sony. These partnerships highlight her appeal across different sectors and her ability to engage with a broad audience. Her progression reflects a dedicated artist with a commitment to expanding her skills and exploring varied creative avenues, from mainstream children’s programming to more complex, adult-oriented productions.