Historical series with an interesting plot have always attracted viewers. Unusual stories telling about such different families came to the taste of many viewers from different countries. Therefore, the series “Call the Midwife” became so popular. The actors of this project often admit in an interview that it was with him that their real career began.
Jessica rain
When casting the series “Call the Midwife” is invited to various interviews, the actors admit that for some, Jenny Lee was a coveted role. It was she who became the main character in the first season, and then shared the rays of fame with other nurses. But this role went to the English actress Jessica Rain.
Nothing in the childhood of the future actress foreshadowed that she would decide to connect her fate with theater and television. She was born in a farmer's family, where, besides her, there was another daughter. Jessica's mother worked as a nurse, which later came in handy for the actress in preparation for the role of Jenny.
Despite the fact that Father Rain spent a lot of time on the farm, he still had the strength for art. He played in an amateur theater, the productions of which Jessica came with her sister. This was one of the reasons why at the age of thirteen she decided to become an actress.
For some time, Jessica performed on the stage of the theater. Then came the first roles on television. But they were all secondary and did not bring the actress fame. The first notable role was the nurse Jenny Lee from the series “Call the Midwife.” The actors admitted that working with Rain was easy and enjoyable. She felt her heroine and played her in such a way that many viewers loved her.
Helen George
A lot of funny and curious moments in the series are connected with the cheerful midwife Trixie. In the series “Call the Midwife,” the actors and roles are alike. So in life, Helen seems as restless as her heroine.
In an interview, George said that she did not immediately come to the idea that she dreams of becoming an actress. At first she wanted to devote her life to long jumps. A little later, she set about trying to become the first woman manager of a football club. And only then, at the age of fifteen, did she seriously think about the acting profession. Encouraged her to participate in the school production of “Les Miserables”.
Helen continued her studies in London. And she got the first role almost immediately after release. Following this, Helen became a backing vocalist with Elton John, with whom her sister was already performing at that time. New changes in the actress's life came when she got the role of Trixie in the series “Call the Midwife.” The actors admitted that they had to work hard to master the basics of medicine in the middle of the last century.
So, Helen trained for a couple with her husband. He portrayed a pregnant woman, and their Yorkshire Terrier “played” the newborn.
Thanks to such different and different characters, the audience liked the series “Call the Midwife”. Actors and roles perfectly matched each other. Therefore, the sharp-tongued Trixie performed by Helen George could not help but be remembered.
Brioni hannah
Not all heroes are as active as Trixie. There is a team of midwives and shy quiet Cynthia Miller. She was played by aspiring British actress Briony Hannah.
The actress rarely talks at meetings with fans of the series and in an interview about her life. Therefore, very little is known about it. She was born in Portsmouth in the family of a teacher and a military man. After graduation, she had to find a job in order to earn a living. Then she moved to Southampton, where she became a waitress. Along the way, Briony tried to realize her dream of becoming an actress. And she was lucky - she was able to win a training grant.
Cynthia's role was the first big for Briony. Before that, she already appeared on the screens, but was not so noticeable. Along with filming in the series, Hannah also performs in the theater. Her roles on the stage have been repeatedly noted by critics and fans of this art form.
Laura Mayne
One of the main achievements that the series “Call the Midwife” could get was actors. Photo crew always liked the fans of the series. But most often the three main midwife heroines attracted attention: Jenny, Trixie, and Cynthia. However, this did not last long. As the image of sister Bernadette and her fate were revealed, the heroine and the actress who played her actress Laura Mayne attracted more attention and love from the audience.
Laura began her career early. Already at thirteen, she performed in a musical theater. Along the way, she studied at a regular school and took dancing lessons. After graduation, the future actress decided to study the history of art. Along the way, she continued to take part in various productions. And only after receiving her first education, Laura decided to study as an actress.
Before getting a role in the series “Call the Midwife,” Maine played in several films and series. But much more she was familiar to fans of the theater. However, the role of Sister Bernadette changed everything.
The series "Call the Midwife" is one of the most popular in the UK. He managed to find fans in other countries. And along with him the actors became famous, who played central roles in it.