Michaela Coel: podcast appearances and interviews

Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson, known professionally as Michaela Coel, is a British actress, writer, and television director born on October 1, 1987. She gained recognition for creating and starring in the E4 television sitcom Chewing Gum, which aired from 2015 to 2017, earning her the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance. Coel is also renowned for her work on the BBC One and HBO comedy-drama series I May Destroy You, which premiered in 2020. Her performance on this series earned her the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress in 2021. She made history as the first black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special, for her work on I May Destroy You. In addition to her television work, Coel has appeared in various Netflix productions, including guest appearances on Black Mirror and leading roles in Black Earth Rising and the film Been So Long. The multifaceted artist has established herself as a significant figure in contemporary television and film, known for her creative storytelling and impactful performances.