- British actress, Lisa Davina Phillip landed first movie role in 2020 in the Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020), playing the role of Ms. Johnson
- At the age of 15, her dreams of becoming an actress, now her repertoir covers roles on TV, film, theater and radio
- The 47 year-old is a mother of one, a daughter named Miai Leoine Philip, born on 24th January 2010
Lisa Davina Phillip is a British actress with ethnic roots in Caribbean Island, Carriacou. She gains popularity throuhg the various roles she played on several TV series, notably, she made her film debut in 2020 in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020).
The mother of one is also an advocate for Sickle Cell Anaemia alongisde her daughter, Maia who was born with the condition in 2010.
Early Life And Family Background Of The British Actress
Lisa Davina Phillip was born sometime in 1978 in South London. Her family’s ethnic origins have been traced to the Caribbean Island, Carriacou, which is one of two small Islands in Grenada. Even though her parents’ name is not yet known, her mother is not alive.
While growing up the 47 year-old had her eyes fixed on entertainment. She had the wits of a natural performer, always dancing, creating a scene of laughter, and attracting the attention of people around her.
When she was 15, she informed her teachers of her burning desire to become an actress, but the answer she got was discouraging. They told her that actors don’t get employed, and she was good at languages, they advised her to join the lunchtime Latin Club. More so, she revealed in an interview that she started singing and acting at 12, but she was more focused on acting.
Pushed by her passion for acting, the British actress attended the University of Northampton where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. To perfect her skills, she went to The Academy Drama School, Whitechapel, and received a The Stage scholarship in 2001.
Having acquired the necessary tools that would make her an amazing actress, Lisa’s career journey began, registering her presence on radio, theater, TV, and film. Besides, she sings.
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Lisa Davina Phillip’s Career Progression
The South London native made her first film appearance in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020), where she played the role of Ms. Johnson alongside American actor Forest Whitaker. In 2021, she was featured in the first black British romantic comedy Boxing Day as Auntie Valrie. The film stars Aml Ameen, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Aja Naomi King.
Besides, she has landed a good number of roles on TV. She appeared in a couple of series such as Hard Cell (2022), Bloods (2022), Andy And The Band (2022), and The Royal Today (2008).
Lisa’s career is not only restricted to film and TV alone, her repertoire extends to theater and radio. Theater-wise, she had roles in The Rwandan Testimonies (World Music), Waiting For Lefty (BAC), and The Lion King (Lyceum Theater) among others.
While her walk on the radio includes A Kind Of Home: James Baldwin In Paris, Madame Tempay, and Maya Angelou’s A Song Flung Up To Heaven.
Here Is Her Filmography
Movies
- Boxing Day (2021)
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
TV
- Hard Cell (2022)
- Bloods (2022)
- Andy And The Band (2022)
- Starsstruck (2022)
- This Way Up (2021)
- Sky News Breakfast (2021)
- Call Me Midwife (2020)
- Doctors (2019)
- Apple Tree House (2017-2018)
- People Just Do Nothing (2017)
- The Royal Today (2008)
Is She Married?
It seems the Boxing Day (2021) actress hardly shares details of her private affairs and love life with the media. This is why it is difficult at this point in time to determine her marital status, but as things stand, she is not yet married.
Besides, there is one aspect of her life that she is not afraid to let out. She has a beautiful 15 year-old daughter whom she named Miai Leonie Philip.
Miai was born in South London on the 24th of January 2010. She is a sickle cell carrier.
In July 2018, The Mercury Newspaper published an article on the actress and her daughter. The article explains the ordeal Lisa and her daughter go through and the uncertainty that lies ahead.
The actress explained that when her daughter has a sickle cell crisis, it starts with pain in her joints and increasingly in her chest. She said the pain is excruciating and can be very difficult to manage as it usually felt deep into the bone. This can go for days or weeks.
As a result of her daughter’s health condition, she adjusted her lifestyle and working schedule to tender to her. Moreover, she works from home where she schools her daughter.
She went on to say that Miai is bright, resourceful, and resilient. That her daughter is strong in many ways beyond her. She makes her own rules and doesn’t allow her condition to define who she is, said Lisa.
Additionally, the British actress and her daughter are ambassadors for Sickle Cell Anaemia. They have been supporting the Sickle Cell Society, African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, and NHS Blood and Transplant.
How Rich Is She?
The South London native has an esimated net worth that is not below $3 million. She made the money from her career as an actress. Large chunk of the money probably came from her TV credits becasue she had more roles on TV than film. If she keep landing roles both on TV and film, her net worth woul increase as the years go by.
She Is Of Average Height
Lisa is not quite tall, she stands at a height of 5ft 6in (1.67m). Moreover, her body weight is 84kg (185lbs).
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