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Ramona Marquez (born 24 February 2001) is an English actress best known for her childhood role as Karen Brockman in the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered.[1]
In 2009, Marquez appeared as Imogen Pollock in the made-for-television movie Enid, detailing the life of children's writer Enid Blyton.[2][3]
Later in 2009, Marquez became the first child to win the British Comedy Award for 'Best Female Comedy Newcomer'.[4] Outnumbered also won two other comedy awards on the night, including 'Best TV Comedy'.[4] Marquez has also appeared in The King's Speech as Princess Margaret[5] and Arthur Christmas as the voice of Gwen.[6]
Her father is Martin Marquez, an actor best known on television for his role as Gino Primirola, the head barman in the British television comedy drama Hotel Babylon. Her brother, Raoul Marquez, appeared with her in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Marquez came out as bisexual in her contribution to the book Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given, published in June 2020.[7][8] She has since updated her Instagram bio to read "Lesbian, vegan and a sober girly".[9]
In 2019, it was reported that Marquez had started studying Spanish and Mandarin at the University of Manchester.[10]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2010 | The King's Speech | Princess Margaret | [11][5][12] | |
2011 | Arthur Christmas | Gwen Hines (voice) | [13][6] | |
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | Madge's Grandchild | [14] | ||
2015 | A Louder Silence | Anna | [15] | |
2020 | 7 Hours on Earth | Charlotte | [16] | |
2021 | Wish You Were Gone | Carla | Short film |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2007–2014, 2016, 2024 | Outnumbered | Karen Brockman | Series 1–5 and Specials; 42 episodes | [17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] |
2009 | Enid | Imogen Pollock | Television film | [2] |
2012 | Secrets and Words | Megan Williams | Episode 4: "The Crossing" | [25][26] |
Year | Song | Artist | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2014 | Kick Me | Sleeping with Sirens | [citation needed] |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
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2009 | British Comedy Award | Best Female Comedy Newcomer | Karen Brockman: Outnumbered | Won | [4] |
2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-over Role, Young Actress | Gwen: Arthur Christmas | Nominated | [27] |