Who is Michaela Coel?

Michaela Coel is a British actress, director, producer, writer, and also a singer.

She was named the most influential person of African or African Caribbean heritage in the United Kingdom in the 15th annual Powerlist.

Who are the parents of Michaela Coel?

The actress was born on October 1st, 1987 in London, England, UK. Her full name is  Michaela Boakye Collinson. Michaela is of a Black ethnic group with Ghanaian roots.

She was born to Ghanaian parents. Michaela was brought up in Tower Hamlets by her mother. Her mother was one of the devout members of the Pentecostal church. She used to work for NHS as a mental health expert.

Her parents were never married. However, her father has always stayed geographically and emotionally close throughout her childhood.

Michaela grew up with her older sister Jasmine Coel.

Education

The actress studied at Catholic schools in East London. She shared that she was bullied by other pupils during her primary school. It was caused as she was the only black pupil in her age cohort.

Michaela then attended Birmingham University. She studied English Literature and Theology from 2007 to 2009.

She was then transferred to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Michaela was the first black woman enrolled in five years there.

She even won the Laurence Olivier Bursary Award which helped her fund her schooling. The actress graduated in 2012.