Phina Oruche
British actress
Phina Adannaya N. Oruche (born 31 August 1969) is a British-Nigerian actress, radio presenter and former model. She is best known for her performance as Liberty Baker in the ITV series Footballers' Wives, for which she won a Screen Nations Award for Favourite TV Star.
Early life
Oruche was born in Liverpool, England, to Nigerian parents of Igbo descent.
Early career
Oruche began her career as a fashion model. In London before she emigrated to New York City. She represented Gap for five years in the United States, and was featured as a cover model on several American magazines. She had a special relationship with Essence magazine and was often featured on its pages and on a cover. She was discovered for the TV screen by British film director Tony Kaye, who featured her in many of his TV commercials, giving rise to her continued desire to act professionally.
Acting
Currently on screen as Sarah Linlaker on BBC1 drama “Casualty”. In July 2025 she appeared in “Unforgivable” in the cameo role of Jodie Taylor.
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