Kelly Downes(II)
- Producer
- Actress
- Writer
Kelly Downes was born in East London. At a early
age Kelly wanted to perform but it was not until primary school she won
her first role in the school play Ozzie and Throwz. Whilst taking drama
as a GCSE Kelly was spotted by a Theatre Royal Stratford East scout and
at 17 she won the only place in the youth theatre out of 300 people. At
18 she became a full equity member. She has played various characters
from the much loved Nancy in Oliver Twist, to Lily a young heroin
addict in junk. In 2006 she went to LA to meet various industry
professionals - Paul Webber- V.P of casting at MGM Studios, Pen Densham
writer and producer of robin hood to name a few. On returning from LA
she was cast in Born of Hope and has just been cast in 1066 as
Judith. Apart from acting Kelly is very passionate about football and
animals and sponsors a lot of animal charities. She also has 2 St
Bernard's who she absolutely adores. Kelly believes that no matter how
hard it gets you have to have faith and keep believing that you will
get there and you will succeed in your goal.