Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Antonia Campbell-Hughes (born 7 September 1982) is a renowned actress, writer, director, and former fashion designer from Northern Ireland. She first rose to fame as a fashion designer in her teenage years before making a successful transition to acting and screenwriting. Her career started in comedy and later evolved to encompass more serious roles. Antonia made her directorial debut with the thriller 'It Is in Us All' in 2022.

Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, she moved between the United States, Switzerland, Germany, and England till she was 16. Antonia also possesses a flair for short films and started her own fashion line during her art school years in Dublin. Her acting journey began with Jack Dee's sitcom 'Lead Balloon', where she played his daughter. She has since then acted in comedy shows as well as serious dramas. Some of her notable works include Natascha Kampusch in '3096 Days', Marie-Antoinette in 'Dangerous Liaisons', and the title role in 'Cordelia'. Her film credits also include lead roles in 'Bright Star', 'Lotus Eaters', and 'Kelly + Victor', the latter winning the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut. Antonia has also starred in popular UK TV series like 'Silent Witness', 'Casualty', and 'Blackbeard: Terror at Sea' amongst others.