Yasmin Bannerman

Yasmin Bannerman, born in 1970, is a talented English actress renowned for her diverse roles across television and film. Raised in Gloucestershire, she honed her craft at Rose Bruford College in London, graduating in 1993. Bannerman's career took off with her debut television appearance in 1995 on an episode of "Crown Prosecutor." She soon became well-known for her portrayal of Maddie Parker in the popular Channel 4 soap opera "Hollyoaks," where she described her character as "demanding," although her screen time diminished over the years.

Her versatility shines through in various productions, including a notable guest role in the cult classic "Red Dwarf" and a recurring character, Jessica Barnes, in the acclaimed series "Cold Feet." In 2005, she made a memorable appearance as Jabe, an alien resembling a tree, in the second episode of the revived "Doctor Who." This role required an extensive makeup process, taking three hours to apply and 90 minutes to remove. Bannerman's connection to the "Doctor Who" universe continued with roles in audio dramas and the "Torchwood" episode "They Keep Killing Suzie."

In 2015, she played Roz Forrester, a companion of the Seventh Doctor, in several adaptations of the Virgin New and Missing Adventures, which were produced by Big Finish Productions. She reprised this role in 2018, featuring in a new series of stories. More recently, in 2017, she took on the character of Dayna Mellanby in the "Blake's 7" audio adventure series, becoming the third actress to portray this iconic role. Yasmin Bannerman's career reflects her range and dedication within the performing arts.