Nikki Patel | |
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| Born | Nikki Patel 5 July 1990 Bradford, West Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Role of Amber Kalirai in Coronation Street (2005–2009, 2011–2012) |
Nikki Patel (born 5 July 1990) is an English actress. She is best known for portraying the role of Amber Kalirai the daughter of Dev Alahan, in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2005–2009, then again from 2011–2012, before departing the serial show on 23 March 2012.[1]
Acting career
Patel joined the cast of Coronation Street in late-2005, playing Dev's teenage daughter Amber Kalirai, after four years she left the show to pursue other acting roles and to go to university. In summer 2011, Amber returned to Coronation Street and left the show again in March 2012. She had numerous dramatic and emotional storylines during her time in the show, including: ruining Sophie and Sian's wedding, her stepmother Sunita Alahan taking a dislike to her personality and partying as well as her turbulent relationships.
In 2006, Patel appeared in an episode of the BBC drama Waterloo Road. She played a character called Shazia Patel. One week after landing this role, she was nominated as best newcomer at the National Television Awards.[2]
Filmography and Other Credits
| Year | Title | Type | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009, 2011–2012 | Coronation Street | TV | Amber Kalirai | Series regular, 248 episodes |
| 2006 | Waterloo Road | Shazia Patel | Episode #1.4 | |
| 2015 | Future Conditional | Stage | Alia (Lead) | The Old Vic |
| 2016 | Holby City | TV | Madhu Saharan | Episode: "One Under" |
| Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet | Stage | Balthasar | Garrick Theatre | |
| The Island Nation | Nila | Arcola Theatre | ||
| Alchemy | Unknown | Northwall Theatre | ||
| The Five | TV | Mona | Episode #1.3 | |
| 2017 | Trojan Horse | Stage | Lindsay | The Lowry |
| 2018 | Sunshine On Leith | Eilidh Clarke | West Yorkshire Playhouse |
References
- ^ "Nikki Patel leaving 'Coronation Street'". DigitalSpy. 19 February 2012.
- ^ "Bradford Actress Nikki Patel Lands London Stage Role Opposite Comic Rob Brydon". Telegraph & Argus. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
External links
- Nikki Patel at IMDb
- What's on TV profile
- The Mirror Online