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    Nicola Coughlan: 13 facts about the Bridgerton and Derry Girls star you should know

    Everything you need to know about the very iconic Nicola Coughlan.

    1. Who is Nicola Coughlan? facts

      1. Who is Nicola Coughlan?

      Nicola Coughlan is an Irish actress who's breakout role was in Channel 4's Derry Girls. She has since become a Global star thanks to her role on Netflix's insanely popular series Bridgerton. [Jeff Spicer/Getty Images]

    2. nicola coughlan age: how old birthday

      2. How old is Nicola Coughlan?

      Nicola Coughlan is 36 years old. She was born on 9 January 1987, which makes her a Capricorn. [Dave J Hogan/Getty Images]

    3.  Nicola Coughlan height: How tall

      3. How tall is Nicola Coughlan?

      Nicola Coughlan is 5 feet tall. That's around 1.55 metres, btw. [@nicolacoughlan via Instagram]

    4. Nicola Coughlan nationality where from irish

      4. Where is Nicola Coughlan from? Is she Irish?

      Nicola Coughlan is Irish. She was born in Galway, Ireland, but she currently lives in London. [Mike Marsland/WireImage]

    5. Nicola Coughlan dating partner

      5. Who is Nicola Coughlan's boyfriend? Is she married?

      Only Lady Whistledown knows who Nicola is dating, as she likes to keep her relationship and dating life private. [@nicolacoughlan via Instagram]

    6. nicola coughlan Penelope Featherington Bridgerton netflix

      6. Who plays Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton on Netflix?

      Nicola Coughlan plays Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton on Netflix. Based on Julia Quinn's series of novels, the Shonda Rhimes series is all about the lives of London's aristocracy and their thirst for high society marriage. Penelope is intelligent but she's been born into a wealthy family that doesn't understand her. This is Nicola's first role in a Netflix series. [Netflix]

    7. Nicola Coughlan Bridgerton Season 3

      7. Bridgerton season 3 will follow Penelope Featherington's relationship with Colin Bridgerton

      The upcoming third season promises to center around the enthralling romance between Penelope and Colin, played by Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, respectively. While we're yet to get a confirmed release date, Netflix has released some teaser images, including this one of Nicola as Penelope, from the new season.

    8. Nicola Coughlan Derry Girls Clare Devlin

      8. Nicola Coughlan plays Clare Devlin in Derry Girls

      Nicola Coughlan played Clare Devlin in Derry Girls. The Channel 4 series is set during the Troubles in the 1990s in Derry, Northern Ireland, and centres on a group of Catholic teens and their families. The show was renewed for a third and final season in 2020, but filming was put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There's no season 3 release date yet, but fans predict the show will air around Spring/Summer 2022. [Channel 4]

    9. Nicola Coughlan Hannah Dalton Harlots

      9. Nicola Coughlan played Hannah Dalton in Harlots on Hulu

      Nicola Coughlan played Hannah Dalton in Harlots on Hulu. The period drama, which is based on The Covent Garden Ladies by Hallie Rubenhold, centres on a brothel and their wealthy clientele in Georgian London. [@nicolacoughlan via Twitter]

    10. nicola coughlan movies tv shows

      10. Nicola Coughlan will star in the new Barbie Movie.

      As well as Bridgerton and Derry Girls, Nicola Coughlan has starred in shows like Doctors. She also has multiple theatre and voice credits to her name, including The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and Thor: Legend of the Magical Hammer. Nicola is set to star in TV series Big Mood alongside side It's A Sin star Lydia West. And Nicola will also appear in the new Barbie movie as 'diplomat Barbie'. [@nicolacoughlan via Instagram]

    11. Nicola Coughlan Seize Them!

      11. Nicola Coughlan will star in historical comedy Seize Them!

      Nicola Coughlan has landed herself a part in historical comedy Seize Them!, Deadline reports. Set in dark ages Britain, Seize Them! sees Queen Dagan become a fugitive in her own land after being toppled by a revolution led by Humble Joan (played by Nicola). The Queen must attempt to win back her throne but there's danger in store. The female-led comedy will also star Sex Education's Aimee Lou Wood, Shrill's Lolly Adefope and Hot Fuzz's Nick Frost. [Alamy]

    12. RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Nicola Coughlan was a guest judge

      12. Nicola Coughlan was a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK

      Nicola Coughlan was a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2. Nicola is a massive Drag Race fan and she was hailed one of the best, if not the best, guest judge of the entire season. In a review of the episode in Vulture, the writer said: "Before we get to the runway, we have to give a special shout-out to Nicola Coughlan of Bridgerton and Derry Girls. Sometimes I feel like the producers write some puns for the guests but not Nicola. She came with jokes." [BBC]

    13. Nicola Coughlan instagram twitter

      13. Is Nicola Coughlan on social media?

      Nicola Coughlan deleted her Twitter account sometime in 2022 or 2023. She had previously been a very active user of the platform but is believed to have taken a step back to protect her mental health. The good news is that Nicola still posts on Instagram. Her handle is @nicolacoughlan. [@nicolacoughlan via Instagram]

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