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About

Victoria Jane Broom is a British actress, writer, and LGBTQ + activist celebrated for her compelling portrayals in television and film.[1] Originally from Shropshire, West Midlands, she has established a diverse career in stage and screen spanning over two decades.

Early Life and Training

Born and raised in Shropshire, Broom began performing at a very young age—she took part in talent shows across the West Midlands and North Wales, reportedly from age three or four[2] She attended stage school and earned a scholarship to the Central Junior Television (or Carlton Junior Television) Workshop in Birmingham during her teens, training alongside many notable actors[3] At 19, she moved to London to perform in the play Road at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. She also performed at Shakespeare’s Globe and played Lady Macbeth in Madrid[4]

Career

Victoria Broom has appeared in over 40 film and television productions across the UK and abroad

Among her most prominent roles:

Mary Robbins in I, Jack Wright (UKTV/Alibi/BritBox)—a crime thriller, written and created by Chris Lang, aired from April 2025 [5] [6] [7] [8]

Sasha Kyte in Marcella (Series 2)—an Emmy-winning crime drama; the role significantly elevated her profile

[9] [10] [11]

Karen in Cheaters (BBC One/Clerkenwell Films), a comedy series from 2022 by BAFTA winners Clerkenwell Films. [12] [13]

Fran in Different for Girls—a landmark LGBTQ+ mini‑series. Her performance earned her the "Rising Star" award at the 2018 Diversity in Media Awards and a People's Choice award at the DIVA Awards [14] [15]

Edith Fletcher on EastEnders (BBC)—a guest role beginning November 2019 [16] .

Melanie in Gangs of London (HBO/Sky Atlantic)—appearing in this gritty action series

Wonder Woman 1984 (Warner Brothers) [17]

Additionally, she has film and TV credits including , The Bisexual, Viking Destiny, Indulgence, and others [18]

.

Activism and recognition

Broom is a vocal advocate for authentic lesbian and queer female representation in media, in front and behind the camera.[19] She has consistently been named among the UK’s most influential LGBTQI individuals on The Guardian’s Pride Power List (ranking 86th and later 56th) [20] [21]

Victoria is also a proud ambassador for Bloody Good Period,[22], a UK based charity pushing for menstrual equality, understanding and removing the taboo around period poverty.[23]

Awards

Rising Star – Diversity in Media Awards 2018, for Different for Girls (as Fran)

Best Actress – Diversity in Media Awards 2019, for Different for Girls (as Fran)[24]

Critics' Choice Award – DIVA Awards 2018, for Different for Girls [25]

Best Short Film – Lesbian Oscars, for Life in Colors (Producer/Writer) 2016

Best Short Film – Kaleidoscope Film Festival, for Life in Colors (Producer/Writer) 2016

Filmography IMDB The BWH Agency
Year Title Role Type
2025 I, Jack Wright Mary Robbins Series regular I, Jack Wright
2024 Sister Boiface Mysteries Marion Kane Episodic lead Sister Boniface Mysteries
2024 Seize Them! Queen Fritha Film Seize Them!
2022 The Undeclared War Alex Guest in 2 episodes The Undeclared War
2022 Cheaters Karen Series regular in season 1 Cheaters (2022 TV series)
2022 Doctors Katy Merrit Episodic lead Doctors (2000 TV series)
2020 Wonder Woman 1984 Greatful Parent Film Wonder Woman 1984
2020 Gangs of London Melanie Guest Gangs of London (TV series)
2020 The Doll Maker Rachel Online series lead
2019 Eastenders Edith Fletcher Guest in 4 episodes EastEnders
2019 Indulgence Olivia Film lead
2018 Marcella Sasha Kyte Series regular season 2 Marcella (TV series)
2018 Different for girls Series lead
2018 The Bisexual Bryony Guest The Bisexual
2018 Viking Destiny Queen Alva of Volsung Guest

References

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  1. ^ Broom, Victoria. "Victoria Broom on complexity, craft and cause driven storytelling". LoAmmi Magazine. Jade East PR. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  2. ^ "Reason to be Joyful". Reason to be joyful youtube. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Imdb". imdb.
  4. ^ America, Cool (15 May 2025). "Interview from Cool America". Cool America magazine.
  5. ^ Broom, Victoria (22 April 2025). "Victoria Broom on I,Jack Wright". Country and Town House. Jade East. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Victoria Broom on her craft, carving out space for queer women and the industry". New Wave magazine. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Victoria Broom, Unapologetically her". Eletom Magazine. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  8. ^ "The accomplished actor takes us through her career so far". Jade East. August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  9. ^ Roslin, Gaby (12 August 2025). "Gaby Roslin podcast - Reasons to be Joyful". Reasons to be joyful. Youtube. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  10. ^ "TV Show pick - Marcella". Curve Magazine. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  11. ^ "Interview with actress Victoria Broom". Nonchalant magazine. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  12. ^ "Victoria Broom". Country and Town house magazine. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Cheaters- The fabulous TV packed full of laughs". DIVA. Diva Mgazine. 9 February 2022.
  14. ^ "Different for Girls - Brings modern lesbian families to the fore". Curve magazine. 6 March 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  15. ^ "Different for girls in BFI flare". DIVA Magazine. March 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  16. ^ "Interview with Actress Victoria Broom". Nonchalant magazine. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  17. ^ "Podcast interview with victoria broom". 13 August 2025.
  18. ^ "Claraty voices bios". 17 February 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  19. ^ "'We need authentic lesbian voices'". Yahoo queer voices. Jade East. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  20. ^ "Pride power list 2023". Pride power list the Guardian newspaper. Guardian newspaper. 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  21. ^ "Pride power list 2017". Pride Power list - The Guardian. The Gurdian newspaper. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  22. ^ "Bloody Good Period". Bloody Good Period. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  23. ^ "Interview regarding BGP". Youtube. 12 August 2025.
  24. ^ "IMDB". IMDB. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  25. ^ "DIVA AWARDS". DIVA. Retrieved 29 August 2025.