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Although Prescott made her acting debut in a single episode of the [[BBC]] soap opera ''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]'' ("Dare, Double Dare, Truth") along with her twin sister Kathryn in 2008, it wasn't until the following year when she appeared as [[Katie Fitch]] in the third series of ''Skins'' that she made a breakthrough in acting. She and her sister, who plays Katie's [[identical twin]] [[Emily Fitch]] on the show, began filming the third series of ''Skins'' in July 2008 and went on to reprise their roles for the fourth series of the show as well as part of the second generation of Skins characters. |
Although Prescott made her acting debut in a single episode of the [[BBC]] soap opera ''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]'' ("Dare, Double Dare, Truth") along with her twin sister Kathryn in 2008, it wasn't until the following year when she appeared as [[Katie Fitch]] in the third series of ''Skins'' that she made a breakthrough in acting. She and her sister, who plays Katie's [[identical twin]] [[Emily Fitch]] on the show, began filming the third series of ''Skins'' in July 2008 and went on to reprise their roles for the fourth series of the show as well as part of the second generation of Skins characters. |
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In relation to her work with ''Skins'', Prescott appeared as a correspondent at open auditions for the show, the official "Skins Parties",<ref>Norwich in March 2010 alongside co-star Merveille Lukeba</ref> and at [[channel 4]]'s [[T4 on the Beach]] with the cast on a number of occasions. |
In relation to her work with ''Skins'', Prescott appeared as a correspondent at open auditions for the show, the official "Skins Parties",<ref>Norwich in March 2010 alongside co-star Merveille Lukeba</ref> and at [[channel 4]]'s ''[[T4 on the Beach]]'' with the cast on a number of occasions. |
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Prescott was included in [[AfterEllen.com and AfterElton.com#AfterEllen.com|AfterEllen's]] ''Hot 100 List'' for 2010 ranking at No. 68 for sexiest women.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afterellen.com/people/2010/hot100 |title=The 2010 AfterEllen.com Hot 100 |publisher=AfterEllen.com |date=17 May 2010 |accessdate=29 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515140448/http://www.afterellen.com/people/2010/hot100 |archivedate=15 May 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> She featured on the list again in 2011, ranking at 87 this time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afterellen.com/2011-hot-100-results?page=0,4 |title=The 2011 AfterEllen.com Hot 100 |publisher=AfterEllen.com |date=23 May 2011 |accessdate=29 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714231555/http://www.afterellen.com/2011-hot-100-results?page=0%2C4 |archive-date=14 July 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |
Prescott was included in [[AfterEllen.com and AfterElton.com#AfterEllen.com|AfterEllen's]] ''Hot 100 List'' for 2010 ranking at No. 68 for sexiest women.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afterellen.com/people/2010/hot100 |title=The 2010 AfterEllen.com Hot 100 |publisher=AfterEllen.com |date=17 May 2010 |accessdate=29 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515140448/http://www.afterellen.com/people/2010/hot100 |archivedate=15 May 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> She featured on the list again in 2011, ranking at 87 this time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.afterellen.com/2011-hot-100-results?page=0,4 |title=The 2011 AfterEllen.com Hot 100 |publisher=AfterEllen.com |date=23 May 2011 |accessdate=29 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714231555/http://www.afterellen.com/2011-hot-100-results?page=0%2C4 |archive-date=14 July 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |
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In 2013 Megan was cast as Jade Podfer on the British drama |
In 2013 Megan was cast as Jade Podfer on the British drama ''[[Holby City]]'' and in a horror movie ''[[Shortcuts To Hell: Volume 1]]'', as well as feature film ''Sleeping Rough''. |
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Since 2016 Prescott has been pursuing bodybuilding.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://heatworld.com/celebrity/news/megan-prescott-skins-unrecognisable-body-fixers/|title = Megan Prescott from Skins is UNRECOGNISABLE on Body Fixers}}</ref> Ahead of competing in the finals of the UKBFF Bikini Fitness finals she appeared on the reality show Body Fixers. |
Since 2016 Prescott has been pursuing bodybuilding.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://heatworld.com/celebrity/news/megan-prescott-skins-unrecognisable-body-fixers/|title = Megan Prescott from Skins is UNRECOGNISABLE on Body Fixers}}</ref> Ahead of competing in the finals of the UKBFF Bikini Fitness finals she appeared on the reality show ''Body Fixers''. |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
Revision as of 07:57, 11 September 2021
Megan Prescott | |
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Born | Palmers Green, London, England | 4 June 1991
Other names | Meg |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2008–2017 (acting) 2016–present (bodybuilding) |
Relatives | Kathryn Prescott (twin sister) |
Megan Prescott (born 4 June 1991) is an English actress and bodybuilder who is best known for her role as Katie Fitch in the double BAFTA-winning teen drama Skins.
Background
Prescott was born in Palmers Green, London, and is six minutes younger than her twin sister Kathryn Prescott, who is also an actress. She also has a younger brother. She received her primary education at Palmers Green High School, secondary schooling at St. John's Senior School, and finally Ashmole for her Sixth Form College education. She has also studied television production with a special in directing at university.[1] Prior to professional acting Prescott and her sister attended weekly drama classes where they would eventually meet future co-star Lily Loveless.
In a MySpace Live Webchat Prescott stated that she plays the drums.[1] She has a wide variety of music tastes,[2] which include Cyndi Lauper, Weezer and Kim Carnes.[3]
She was represented by Matt Wynter of Insanity Artists Management,[4] Prescott is now represented by Ken Mcreddie Associates.[5]
Career
Although Prescott made her acting debut in a single episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors ("Dare, Double Dare, Truth") along with her twin sister Kathryn in 2008, it wasn't until the following year when she appeared as Katie Fitch in the third series of Skins that she made a breakthrough in acting. She and her sister, who plays Katie's identical twin Emily Fitch on the show, began filming the third series of Skins in July 2008 and went on to reprise their roles for the fourth series of the show as well as part of the second generation of Skins characters.
In relation to her work with Skins, Prescott appeared as a correspondent at open auditions for the show, the official "Skins Parties",[6] and at channel 4's T4 on the Beach with the cast on a number of occasions.
Prescott was included in AfterEllen's Hot 100 List for 2010 ranking at No. 68 for sexiest women.[7] She featured on the list again in 2011, ranking at 87 this time.[8]
In 2013 Megan was cast as Jade Podfer on the British drama Holby City and in a horror movie Shortcuts To Hell: Volume 1, as well as feature film Sleeping Rough.
Since 2016 Prescott has been pursuing bodybuilding.[9] Ahead of competing in the finals of the UKBFF Bikini Fitness finals she appeared on the reality show Body Fixers.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Doctors | Charlotte "Cookie" Wilcox | Episode: "Dare, Double Dare, Truth" |
2009–2010 | Skins | Katie Fitch | Main cast member |
2009 | T4 on the Beach 2009 | Herself | |
2009 | BBC Switch Live | Herself | |
2009 | Big Brother's Little Brother | Herself | 2 episodes |
2010 | The Paralympic Show | Herself | |
2010 | 100 Greatest Toys | Herself | |
2012 | Silent Witness | Gemma McAteer | Episode: "Domestic" |
2013 | The Meeting Place | Hazel | Short film |
2013 | Shortcuts to Hell: Volume 1 | Possessed girl | |
2013 | Holby City | Jade Podfer | Episode: "The Cost of Loving" |
2013 | Pete's Kingdom | Marie | |
2014 | Turn Around When Possible | Sarah | Short film |
2016 | Body Fixers | Herself | S01E03 |
2017 | The Verge | Brute | Short film |
2017 | Cut | Becky | Short film |
2018 | Sleeping Rough | Toni |
References
- ^ a b MySpace Live Video Chat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM6Ey26He4g&feature=player_embedded
- ^ NME Skins Radio 2009
- ^ "Skins – Top Ten Playlist – Megan Prescott". E4.com. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ "Insanity Artists Agency". Insanityartists.co.uk. Archived from the original on 28 October 2009. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ "Ken Mcreddie Associates". marcusevanskma.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ Norwich in March 2010 alongside co-star Merveille Lukeba
- ^ "The 2010 AfterEllen.com Hot 100". AfterEllen.com. 17 May 2010. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ "The 2011 AfterEllen.com Hot 100". AfterEllen.com. 23 May 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
- ^ "Megan Prescott from Skins is UNRECOGNISABLE on Body Fixers".