Rose Ayling-Ellis, MBE

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Rose Ayling-Ellis, MBE
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Rose Lucinda Ayling-Ellis

Born: Thursday 17th November 1994 (age: 30)

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Rose Ayling-Ellis is an English actress.

Deaf since birth, she is a British Sign Language user. On television, she is best known for her role as Frankie Lewis in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2020–2022) and for winning the 19th series of Strictly Come Dancing with Giovanni Pernice in 2021; she was the programme's first deaf contestant.

Also known for her theatre work, she has been nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award and won The Stage Debut Award. She is the recipient of the Visionary Honours for Inspirational Person of the Year.