Death in Paradise viewers instantly recognized Victoria Ekanoye as the drug lord Miranda Priestly in the latest episode aired on Sunday, June 28, on BBC One. The two-part special featured DS Florence Cassell (Josephine Jobert) going undercover as a nanny to infiltrate Miranda's drug operation.
Who Is Victoria Ekanoye?
Victoria Ekanoye, 44, is best known for her two-year stint as Angie Appleton on ITV's Coronation Street. Internationally, she played Rachel, the confidante to Elizabeth Hurley's Queen Helena in The Royals. Other notable roles include Girl Taken, The Turkish Detective, Doctors, and The Worst Witch.
From Stage to Screen
Before television, Ekanoye began her career in musical theatre, performing as Queen Sarabi and Nala in the West End production of The Lion King. She also competed in the 2019 series of The X Factor: Celebrity, representing the "Over 31s" category under judge Nicole Scherzinger and finishing in 11th place.
Upcoming Projects
Ekanoye has several exciting projects ahead, including the BBC drama The Split Up, a spin-off of the legal series The Split. She will also appear in the romantic drama As Bad as Me and An English Christmas Wish, expected later this year. Death in Paradise is available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
