History of Zawe Ashton in Timeline
Zawedde Emma "Zawe" Ashton is a British actress and playwright recognized for her performances in various films and television series. She gained prominence through her roles in comedy-dramas like *Fresh Meat* and *Not Safe for Work*. Ashton garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of Joyce Carol Vincent in the docudrama *Dreams of a Life* (2011). More recently, she played the role of Dar-Benn in Marvel's *The Marvels* (2023), further establishing her presence in mainstream cinema. Ashton's diverse body of work reflects her range as a performer across genres and mediums.
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Zawe Ashton revealed her second pregnancy with Tom Hiddleston, showcasing her baby bump in Emilia Wickstead. The couple is preparing to welcome their second child.
July 1984: Zawe Ashton's Birth
In July 1984, Zawedde Emma Ashton was born. She is a British actress and playwright.
2000: London Poetry Slam Champion
In 2000, at the age of 17, Zawe Ashton won the London Poetry Slam Championship, marking an early achievement in her writing career.
2006: Young Writer in Residence
In 2006, Zawe Ashton was the Young Writer in Residence at the Contact Theatre in Manchester.
2007: Harm's Way Shortlisted for Verity Bargate Award
In 2007, Zawe Ashton's first play, Harm's Way, was shortlisted for the Verity Bargate Award.
2008: Harm's Way Premieres
In 2008, Zawe Ashton's play, Harm's Way, premiered at the Lowry, Salford as part of the National Youth Theatre’s new writing season.
2009: Play Selected for Royal Court Playwriting Festival
In 2009, Zawe Ashton's play, For all the Women Who Thought They Were Mad, was selected as part of the Royal Court Playwriting Festival.
May 2010: Named One of the "55 Faces of the Future"
In May 2010, Zawe Ashton was named one of the "55 Faces of the Future" by Nylon magazine's Young Hollywood Issue.
June 2010: Ian Charleson Awards
In June 2010, Zawe Ashton was awarded 2nd prize at the Ian Charleson Awards for her classical performance in Salome.
2010: She from the Sea Performance
In 2010, Zawe Ashton's play She from the Sea was performed at the London International Festival of Theatre (LIFT).
2011: Dreams of a Life Release
In 2011, Zawe Ashton portrayed Joyce Carol Vincent in the film Dreams of a Life.
October 2012: Ultimate Newcomer Trophy
In October 2012, Zawe Ashton received the Ultimate Newcomer trophy from Cosmopolitan magazine at their Women of the Year awards.
November 2012: Creative Diversity Network Award
In November 2012, Zawe Ashton won the Creative Diversity Network Award for Best Breakthrough On-Screen Talent for her role as Vod in Fresh Meat.
2012: Nomination at the British Independent Film Awards
In 2012, Zawe Ashton was nominated in the Most Promising Newcomer category at the British Independent Film Awards for her role in Dreams of a Life.
2013: Screen Nation Award
In 2013, Zawe Ashton won a Screen Nation Award for Female Performance in a Film 2012/2013, in recognition of her lead-role performance in Dreams of a Life.
2023: The Marvels Release
In 2023, Zawe Ashton portrayed Dar-Benn in The Marvels.
2023: Role in The Marvels
In November 2023, Zawe Ashton played the character Dar-Benn in the Marvel Studios movie The Marvels.
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