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THE AUTHENTIC HEROINE

Your first big role on screen was as Effy on Skins – a beloved and iconic character. Why do you think she, and what she represents, continues to resonate?

There was something quite magical about her and a lot of young people saw themselves in her. On the surface she seemed very controlled and put together – and fun – but as we explored throughout the series, she was actually quite a damaged soul. We watched her battle her demons and fall in love and have her heart broken and have the fear of having her heart broken. And I think that’s something young people like to see played out at that time in their lives. They understood it. It’s such an emotional thing when you’re a teenager

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