Adelayo Adedayo


Adelayo Adedayo is a British actress. She is known for her roles in the TV series Some Girls, Timewasters, and The Responder.

Early life and education

Adelayo Adedayo was born in London on 18 December 1988.
She is of Yoruba Nigerian descent, and grew up in Dagenham.
She trained part-time at Identity School of Acting while studying law at Brunel University.

Career

Adedayo made her feature film debut in Sket.
On television, she became known for her roles in the BBC Three sitcom Some Girls and the ITV2 series Timewasters.
She plays a rookie police officer, co-starring with Martin Freeman, in the BBC One series The Responder, with the first series airing in 2022.

Awards and nominations

In 2023 Adedayo was nominated for a British Academy Television Award for her performance in The Responder.