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Adrianna Bertola

Adrianna Bertola

Acting

Biography

Was born in Southend-on-Sea, England, on 9 February 1999. Currently lives in London. Has an older brother called James. Attended Alleyn Court School in Southend, England from the age of 3 to 7. Studied ballet, modern, jazz and tap with Miss Vanda Morgan at her Performing Arts Academy from the age of 4. Attends the 'Sylvia Young Theatre School' full time in London and is one of the youngest students ever to do so. Loves Facebook and keeps in close contact with all her old school, theatre, TV & film friends. Was not seen the first time for the open casting of the 'Sound of Music' as thousands of people turned up but did not give up, had her first call four weeks on. Six recalls later she was given the part and then had the honour of the Opening and Press night of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new West End show. Has been in Hello magazine for a feature and photo shoot. Got a Blue Peter badge in 2006. Most embarrassing moment, swallowing her tooth on stage in the 'Sound of Music' while singing Edelweiss. Favourite theatre show is 'Wicked' (with Kerry Ellis) but 'Phantom of the Opera' is a close second. And of course the fantastic 'Les Miserables'. Best memorable moments: getting her first acting part and meeting Kerry Ellis, funniest person met: Graham Norton and the scariest moment: The Tower of Terror at Disney MGM. Heavily involved with and supports the Cosette Project Charity to help abused and trafficked children. Attends the Royal Academy of Dance for Ballet. Won The Sylvia Young Theatre School Junior Acting Award 2009 & 2011.

Known For

Call the Midwife
7.5

Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.

Call the Midwife

2012
Casualty
6.2

Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.

Casualty

1986
Silent Witness
7.5

A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.

Silent Witness

1996
Doctors
4.8

Set in the fictional Midlands town of Letherbridge, defined as being close to the city of Birmingham, this soap opera follows the staff and families of a doctor's surgery.

Doctors

2000
Years and Years
7.6

As Britain is rocked by unstable political, economic and technological advances, members of the Lyons family converge on one crucial night in 2019. Over the next 15 years, the twists and turns of their everyday lives are explored as we find out if this ordinary family could change the world.

Years and Years

2019
Kiss Me First
6.4

To escape reality 17-year-old Leila turns to a secret virtual paradise. Her real journey begins when this digital Eden turns dark.

Kiss Me First

2018
Hank Zipzer
7.4

12-year-old Henry ‘Hank’ Zipzer is a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world. Hank has dyslexia, and when problems arise, he deals with them in a way no-one else would – putting him on a direct collision course with his teachers and parents, who don’t seem to appreciate his latest scheme as much as he thought they would... But, Hank always remains positive and convinced that the next big plan will deliver – after all, tomorrow is another day!

Hank Zipzer

2014
London Kills
6.6

With a documentary style delivery, this drama tells the story of a team of top murder detectives with each episode featuring a different murder while also following a serialized story involving the lead detective’s missing wife.

London Kills

2019
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6.0

Magic Grandad was an educational programme which originally aired on BBC Two under the title 'Switch On, Switch Off' during Schools section of 1993. The show saw 'Magic' Grandad take his young grandchildren back in time, many of the adventures are about comparing the past and the present and seeing how evidence of what happened in the olden days still survives. The show was said to make learning about history "fun for youngsters" and was aimed at children aged 5-7 years. The series was introduced to support the History National Curriculum at Key Stage 1. New seasons have been made periodically to support new areas of the infant history curriculum such as seaside holidays and toys. The early season have a companion booklet of teacher's notes with descriptions of the episodes, various suggestions for follow-up work and photocopiable worksheets.

Magic Grandad

1993
Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!
5.5

This sequel to the popular British comedy sees a new teacher (David Tennant) take over. When he enters his school in the National 'Song for Christmas' Competition, he and his pregnant wife, and the schoolchildren, embark on an epic road trip that ends up with a birth and a donkey, where he must embrace his fears and become a hero.

Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!

2012
Essex Girls
N/A

After an incident at her high school pulls her into the orbit of the only other Black girl in her year, “Essex Girl” Bisola is plunged into a journey to discover a whole new side of herself.

Essex Girls

2023