If you're a fan of Call The Midwife, you will have followed Nurse Joyce Highland's journey from arriving at Poplar to gaining her nurse's qualifications. She's played by Renee Bailey and here's everything you need to know about the actress.
What is Renee Bailey's age?
We're unsure how old Renee Bailey is as there's no information about her age online.
Renee Bailey on Call The Midwife
Renee Bailey joined Call The Midwife in season 13, and "When I got the offer, I was in the little Tesco near my house having a meltdown in the salad aisle!" she exclaimed to the Radio Times.
"I’ve tried to bring in a little more softness as well as qualities that I love in Black women generally. I don’t want her to just be this stereotypical idea of what a strong black woman looks like. She has a lot of tenderness."
Joyce is a hardworking Trinidadian pupil midwife raised by her grandmother in the West Indies. After training in Birmingham, she heads to London. She passed her exam with the highest marks, and that very same day, a man called Sylvester turned up, who she claims is her cousin but is really her husband.
He blackmails Joyce to keep the secret of her true identity and forces her to give her wage packet to him until her colleague Rosalind (played by Natalie Quarry) witnesses what's going on and she comes clean to her co-workers who support her.
Season 14 of Call The Midwife sees Joyce in danger as she witnesses a house explosion during her rounds.
Renee Bailey: Movies and TV shows
Aside from the popular period drama, Renee has had parts on several television shows including Rebel Cheer Squad and Mood on BBC.
She has also acted in the films Breathe, The First Time I Never Met You, Sensational Simmy! and The Best Is Yet to Come.
Does Renee Bailey have a partner?
The actor keeps her personal life rather private, so it's not known whether she is married or has a partner.
Does Renee Bailey have social media?
Yes, she does! You can follow Renee Bailey on Instagram @reneebailey_, where she posts about her latest work projects and some behind-the-scenes content.
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