Jessica Sula

Jessica Bianca Sula is a Welsh actress whose career began in the early 2010s and quickly earned her a reputation for nuanced performances across television and film. Born on 3 May 1994 in Swansea, Wales, she is the daughter of a Trinidadian mother, Shurla Blades, who brings Afro‑Trinidadian and Chinese ancestry, and a father, Steven Sula, of German and Estonian heritage, giving her a richly multicultural background that she often credits for her adaptability as a performer. She grew up in the suburb of Gorseinon, where she attended Gorseinon College and completed A‑levels in Spanish, French, and Drama, laying an academic foundation that complemented her artistic ambitions. Sula’s professional debut arrived in 2011 when she was cast as Grace Blood in the fifth and sixth series of the E4 teen drama Skins, a role that showcased her ability to convey both vulnerability and strength, and earned her a dedicated fan base. Following Skins, she expanded her television résumé with a supporting part in ITV’s 2013 comedy‑drama Love and Marriage and later headlined the Freeform series Recovery Road (2015‑2016) as Maddie Graham, a character navigating the complexities of addiction recovery. Her film work includes the horror blockbuster Split (2016) directed by M. Night Shyamalan, where she contributed to an ensemble cast that achieved both critical and commercial success. Additional screen credits feature the independent feature Honeytrap, where she portrayed a morally ambiguous teenager, and the 2017 indie film Big Fork as Emily, further demonstrating her range. In 2017 Sula appeared in the Netflix limited series Godless and, in 2019, joined the third season of the VH1 horror anthology Scream as the high‑school cheerleader Olivia “Liv” Reynolds. Beyond acting, she is an avid guitarist and a practitioner of karate, hobbies that reflect her disciplined yet creative spirit. As of the latest available information, Sula continues to pursue diverse roles while cultivating her artistic skills and personal interests.