Ashley Jensen
Ashley Jensen appeared in various stage productions throughout the United Kingdom before starring in films like Mike Leigh's Topsy Turvy and Michael Winterbottom's A Cock and Bull Story.1
In 2006, Jensen was cast as Christina McKinney in Ugly Betty. McKinney is described as a "warm-hearted" seamstress in the show, and the protagonist Betty's "primary confidant."2
She earned various awards for her portrayal of Maggie Jacobs on the HBO series Extras. In 2008, Jensen was nominated for an Emmy Award for the role.3
Fast Facts
- Born: August 11, 1969
- Birthplace: Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
- Debut movie: Tickets for the Zoo (1991)
- Nominated for an Emmy in 2008 for her role in Extras
Notable Roles
- Babs Leach in Clocking Off (2001)
- Maggie Jacobs in Extras (2005)
- Christina McKinney in Ugly Betty (2006)
Related Pages on Mahalo
Extras | Ugly Betty | Emmy Nominations 2008
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