Lauren Socha

Lauren Socha is an award-winning actress known for her compelling performances in both television and film, notably recognized for her role in the E4 comedy-drama ‘Misfits’. After gaining early recognition as the lead in the Arctic Monkeys’ music video for ‘When the Sun Goes Down’ in 2006, Lauren Socha quickly established herself as a compelling actress in film and television. Her career gained significant momentum with her role in Samantha Morton’s directorial debut, the 2009 television film The Unloved, where she portrayed a sixteen-year-old in a care home, earning her a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Following a minor role in the 2010 television mini-series Five Daughters, Socha secured her breakout role as Kelly Bailey in the E4 comedy-drama Misfits from 2009 to 2011.

This performance garnered widespread recognition and critical acclaim, culminating in a BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2011 and a nomination for Outstanding Actress in the fiction category at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival the same year. Socha continued to diversify her acting experiences, appearing in short films such as 2010’s Missing, alongside Tim McInnerny, and 2011’s The Child, where she took on the role of a version of Marilyn Monroe. She further demonstrated her range by featuring in the acclaimed comedy series Catastrophe from 2015 to 2019, showcasing her ability to transition seamlessly across different project types and performance demands. Building on this trajectory, Socha took on a prominent part in the comedy series The Other One, which aired from 2017 to 2022.

She continues to be recognized for her distinctive talent and ability to bring authenticity to every character she embodies, solidifying her reputation as an award-winning actress capable of commanding attention in both television and film productions.