Yonah Odoom - Movies, Photos & Biography

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Photos Videos Awards

Of Ghanaian heritage, Yonah Odoom was born and brought up in North London where she still resides. A versatile actress with a penchant for challenging and thought provoking roles, Yonah is equally comfortable on screen and stage.

Yonah graduated from the University of Luton in 2004 with a BA Hons' Degree in Media Performance, she began to pursue a career in marketing, (as her heritage dictated that "acting is not a proper job"), however, after seeing an ad in a local paper for the play "Blood Wedding" she decided to audition, and landed the part of Moon. Once she was in the rehearsal room she began to realise that the desire to act was never going to go away; it was then that Yonah decided she would do everything she could to make her childhood dream of acting full time a reality.

The renewed journey began with the realisation that she needed to perfect her craft. With that in mind Yonah attended classes for over a year with Identity Drama School. Yonah studied with the likes of Che Walker, which led to her taking regular classes at the Central School of Speech and Drama before joining the Actors Centre London.

Whilst at the Actors Centre she developed an interest for the Meisner technique and went on to complete a 12 month training course in Meisner with The Impulse Company, where she regularly attends drop ins sessions as part of the ongoing learning.

Yonah is also an avid fan of the Chubbuck Technique, which she currently practices, and has recently been studying at the prestigious Ivana Chubbuck Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Yonah played the role of Nana in the indie short film "Faux Depart" which won Best One Shot Movie Of 2012. She was also one of the four lead characters in the BEFFTA (Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) Award nominated TV drama "Breach", where she played the role of 'Bijou', before landing the role of the feisty Mrs Piper in Coronation Street (ITV 2013).

With a wealth of experience in both TV and Theatre, Yonah has played a number of challenging roles; from an abused wife in "Breach" to a Nigerian Trafficking victim in "It Felt Empty When The Heart Went At First..." (The Cockpit Theatre, 2011), and the role she felt most rewarding - Rosa Parks in "We Stand on Giants Shoulders" (New Bold Theatre, 2010).

Yonah is hardworking, dedicated, keen for challenges and incredibly passionate about her craft and has most recently completed filming the first episodes of a Web Series she has co-written called YOMO: You Only Marry Once. The comedy centers on two young woman living and loving in London - trying to find a husband.

Filmography

Actor

Type

Year

Amulet Feature Film2020Sudanese Woman

Bulletproof TV Series2018Reporter

The Windsors TV Series2016Mary Royal Guest

YOMO: You Only Marry Once Mini-Series2014Yo

Faux Départ Short Film2012Nana

Breach Drama TV Series2010Bijou

Being Othello Short Film2009Nurse

Hollyoaks TV Series1995Vicar

Coronation Street TV Series1960Make-up Artist

Writer

YOMO: You Only Marry Once Mini-Series2014

Featured Celebrity Photos

See All

Livvy Dunne Enjoys a Beach Day at Key Biscayne, Florida

Isla Fisher Joins Suzanne Todd and Jane Buckingham for Game Night in Beverly Hills

Frankie Essex Performs Live on Stage at Cadogan Hall, London

Chiara Ferragni Enjoys a Beach Day in Ibiza

Stassie Karanikolaou Enjoys a Stylish Boat Day in Sardinia

Jessica Alba Enjoys Night Out at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles

Katseye Makes a Memorable Appearance on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in NYC

Isla Fisher Attends SiriusXM's "Smith Sisters Live" Event in Los Angeles

Dakota Fanning Shines in Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Ora Duplass Shines at "Camp Rock 3" World Premiere in Burbank

Caylee Cowan Spotted Out and About in Los Feliz

Trinity Tatum Shines at Peacock's Love Island USA Season 8 Reunion in Los Angeles

Lily Collins Shoots Iconic "Emily in Paris" Scenes at Eiffel Tower

Bailee Madison Shines at the New York Premiere of “Don’t Say Good Luck”

Scarlett Estevez Shines at 'Don't Say Good Luck' New York Premiere

Demi Lovato Shines at Los Angeles Premiere of Disney's Camp Rock 3 in Burbank

Micaela Schafer Celebrates Katja's 30th Birthday at Ballhaus Berlin

Jenny Frankhauser Celebrates Katja's 30th Birthday at Ballhaus Berlin

Lindsay Price Attends Los Angeles Premiere of Disney's Camp Rock 3 in Burbank

Jackie Sandler Shines at the New York Premiere of "Don't Say Good Luck

Natalie Portman Spotted Exploring Paris Streets

Olive Mortimer Attends "Camp Rock 3" World Premiere in Burbank

Anne Hathaway Makes a Stylish Entrance at Jimmy Kimmel Live on August 10, 2026

Sasha Pieters at Warner Bros. Premiere of "The End of Oak Street" in California

Anne Hathaway Attends Warner Bros. Premiere of "The End of Oak Street" in California

Raegan Revord Shines at The End of Oak Street World Premiere in Los Angeles

Isla Fisher Shines at Spa Weekend Premiere in Las Vegas

Isla Fisher Attends Southwest Airlines Spa Weekend Retreat in Burbank

Monica Bellucci Shines on The Invite Red Carpet at 79th Locarno Film Festival

Jules Robinson and Chantelle Ford Spotlighted in Sydney Photoshoot