Keira Lucchesi
Keira Lucchesi | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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Keira Lucchesi is a Scottish Actress.
Life and career
Keira Lucchesi shot to fame in 2009 playing the role of Stella Walker[1] in the BBC soap opera River City. Over the year, the shows story lines have seen the character go through a traumatic roller coaster of events including homelessness, a miscarriage and a recurring battle with alcoholism.[2] In 2010, in recognition of her outstanding performance as Stella Walker, Lucchesi was nominated for the Best Acting Performance accolade at the 2010 British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards.[3][4]
In 2015, she starred in a revival of John Byrne's classic play The Slab Boys which was co directed by her boyfriend David Hayman Jr.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 - Present | River City | Various | Stella Walker | TV Series |
| 2012 | One Night in Sutherland Hill | Michael Callaghan | Charlene | Short Film |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated Work | Awards | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | River City | British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards | Best Acting Performance | Nominated |
References
- ^ BBC River City Profile
- ^ Evening Times Article:'Keira Lucchesi on River City Stella's toughest challenge yet'
- ^ Scottish Screen News Archive: 'BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards 2010 - Winners Announced'
- ^ British Academy Scotland New Talent Awards Full List of Winners & Nominations 2010
- ^ Daily Record Article: 'River City star Keira Lucchesi finds perfect match in David Hayman Jnr but insists she's too young to wed'