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