Jessica Revell
Born (1994-12-13) 13 December 1994
Ascot, Berkshire, England
EducationTring Park School for the Performing Arts, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active2010–
Known forThe Role of "Elektra" Perkins
TelevisionTracy Beaker Returns (2011–2012)
The Dumping Ground (2013, 2017, 2020)
After The DG (2018)

Jessica Revell (born 13 December 1994) [1] is an English actress and singer, best known for her TV role as Mandy "Elektra" Perkins in Tracy Beaker Returns and in the BBC spin-off series The Dumping Ground.

Early and personal life

Revell's parents, who are separated, both worked for British Airways, and she has a brother. Revell spent her childhood travelling due to her parents' jobs and spent some of her childhood in France.[2][3] Revell returned to the United Kingdom and attended Tring Park School for the Performing Arts as a boarding student.[2][3] She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2023.

Career

Acting

Revell's first role was in Tracy Beaker Returns as Elektra Perkins, and she joined in series 2.[2][4] She reprised the role of Elektra for The Dumping Ground in 2013.[5][6] She also appeared as Elektra in The Dumping Ground Survival Files and The Dumping Ground Dish Up.[7] In 2015, she appeared in an episode of Casualty as Kelly Bange.[8][9] Revell appeared in two short roles, Girl to Girl to Monkey in 2014, and in Mingmong as Judy in 2015. She also played Jen in the play People Are Messy.[10]


Singing

Revell released her debut single "Cardiff Kisses" in 2018. She also released the song “Stand by me” which is no longer available.

Revell released her second original single “leave me in pieces” in 2022. Shortly followed by her album “nothing / something / nothing again” on the 16th of January 2023.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011–2012 Tracy Beaker ReturnsElektra PerkinsRegular role
2012Tracy Beaker Survival Files
2013The Dumping Ground
2017, 2020Guest role
2014Girl to Girl to MonkeyMonkeyShort
2015CasualtyKelly Bange1 episode
MingmongJudyShort
The Dumping Ground Dish UpElektra Perkins5 episodes
2016People are MessyJen
2017Sam & Mark's Big Friday Wind-UpHerself1 episode
DoctorsErin Allsopp
2018After The DGElektra PerkinsMain role

Video games

YearTitleRole
2013The Dumping Ground GameElektra Perkins

Discography

Singles

  • "Cardiff Kisses" 25 June 2018
  • ”leave me in pieces” 28 November 2022

Albums

  • “Nothing/ Something/ Nothing Again” 16th January 2023

References

  1. ↑ "Jessica Revell on Instagram: "ITS MY BIRTHDAYYYYY"". Instagram.
  2. 1 2 3 "Television roles for arts school drama pupils". Tring Today. 11 March 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Jessica Revell Interview". TresA. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "Tracy Beaker Returns - Meet the new characters". ScreenTerrier. 28 December 2010. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "The Dumping Ground - Baby credits". CBBC. 11 January 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "Meet the new stars of The Dumping Ground". Screen Terrier. 17 September 2012. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "Dumping Ground Dish Up Series 1 - 3. Elektra's Fruit Kebabs". Radio Times. 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "Casualty - The King's Crossing". BBC. 18 April 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "Casualty Series 29 - 27. The King's Crossing". Radio Times. 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  10. ↑ "People Are Messy characters". Theatre Debate. 2016. Archived from the original on 16 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
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