Nicôle Lecky

Nicôle Lecky, born in England, UK, is an actress, writer, and producer known for her significant contributions to television and theatre. She grew up in Stratford, East London, and pursued her passion for the arts, studying at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts after a stint at King’s College London. Her early career saw her take on various acting roles in television series such as ‘Casualty’ (2008-2010), ‘Fresh Meat’ (2011), ‘Sense8’ (2015), and ‘Death in Paradise’ (2019).

Lecky’s career progressed significantly with her acclaimed 2018 play, ‘Superhoe’, a monodrama which she wrote and performed. This work, a collaboration with Talawa Theatre Company and Royal Court Theatre, explored the life of a young woman involved in sex work and received positive critical reception. The success of ‘Superhoe’ led to its adaptation into the six-part musical drama series ‘Mood’ for BBC Three in 2022. In ‘Mood’, Lecky not only played the main character, Sasha Clayton, but also served as an executive producer and writer, contributing to the show’s music. ‘Mood’ went on to win two BAFTA awards in 2023 for Best Mini-Series and Best Original Music: Fiction, with Lecky also receiving a nomination for Best Emerging Talent: Fiction.

Her achievements extend to writing for other television productions, including ‘EastEnders: E20’ (2010) and ‘Ackley Bridge’ (2019). Lecky also directed the short film ‘The Moor Girl’ (2017). She is currently filming ‘Wild Cherry’, an upcoming TV series for which she is a writer and producer, and appears as Julia in the 2024 Sky Atlantic comedy-drama ‘Sweetpea’. Lecky’s authentic storytelling and multifaceted talent have earned her recognition, including The Netflix New Talent Award at the 2022 Women in Film and TV Awards.