Dominique Moore
Encyclopedia
Dominique Moore is a British
actress best known for playing Chanel O'Grady in the ITV2
television drama Footballers' Wives: Extra Time
.
Dominique is a former pupil of Sylvia Young Theatre School
. The BBC fly-on-the-wall documentary series Paddington Green
followed her as she tried to win a scholarship and attended auditions. Moore was also a professional ice-skater, and a model in Paris. When Moore was 18, she joined The Prince's Trust
.
Dominique was diagnosed with cancer, specifically Hodgkin's Lymphoma after discovering a lump on the back of her neck whilst on set of filming Hotel Trubble. She has had treatment for this and is said to be free of cancer and recovering well. A edition of Newsround called Dominique presents Living with Cancer- a Newsround Special on Tuesday 29 March at 4:55pm which described how she coped.
shows The Crust, UGetMe
, Stupid!
, Hotel Trubble
and The Queen's Nose
. She has appeared in some of the sketches on Little Miss Jocelyn
. Moore has also appeared the award-winning Horrible Histories
from series 2, playing various roles. In May 2008 she appeared in the BBC Three
show Barely Legal, while in 2009 she played Aretha in the CBBC musical comedy My Almost Famous Family
.
and played Young Nala in the West End production The Lion King
at the Lyceum Theatre. She has also appeared in the West End
in Annie
and Whistle Down the Wind
. ary. Dominique is currently appearing as Princess Karen in the 2011 Lyric Hammersmith Pantomime Aladdin.
hit "True Colours
" for a Peugeot 406
commercial. She also sings the theme tunes for Hotel Trubble
and The Crust.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
actress best known for playing Chanel O'Grady in the ITV2
ITV2
ITV2 is a 24 hour, free-to-air entertainment television channel in the United Kingdom owned by ITV Digital Channels Ltd, a division of ITV plc. It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. The channel has the...
television drama Footballers' Wives: Extra Time
Footballers' Wives: Extra Time
Footballers' Wives: Extra Time is a British drama programme. A spin-off of Footballers' Wives, the programme aired on ITV2 for two series...
.
Dominique is a former pupil of Sylvia Young Theatre School
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Sylvia Young Theatre School is an independent fee-paying stage school, in Westminster, London, named after its founder and Principal, Sylvia Young.-Outline:...
. The BBC fly-on-the-wall documentary series Paddington Green
Paddington Green (UK TV series)
Paddington Green is a British television series, which explores the lives of the residents of Paddington, London. It is created by Lion Television and was first shown on the BBC in late 1998/early 1999...
followed her as she tried to win a scholarship and attended auditions. Moore was also a professional ice-skater, and a model in Paris. When Moore was 18, she joined The Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust is a charity in the United Kingdom founded in 1976 by Charles, Prince of Wales to help young people. They run a range of training programmes, provide mentoring support and offer financial grants to build the confidence and motivation of disadvantaged young people...
.
Dominique was diagnosed with cancer, specifically Hodgkin's Lymphoma after discovering a lump on the back of her neck whilst on set of filming Hotel Trubble. She has had treatment for this and is said to be free of cancer and recovering well. A edition of Newsround called Dominique presents Living with Cancer- a Newsround Special on Tuesday 29 March at 4:55pm which described how she coped.
Television
Moore has had roles in CBBCCBBC
CBBC is one of two brand names used for the BBC's children's television strands. Between 1985 and 2002, CBBC was the name given to all the BBC's programmes on TV for children aged under 14...
shows The Crust, UGetMe
UGetMe
UGetMe was an interactive comedy/drama series centering around three best friends Joe, Kit and Carly and the radio station they run called "UGetMe". Written by Adrian Hewitt, Stuart Kenworthy and Steve Turner, directed by Otto Bathurst and Maddy Darrall and produced by Billy Macqueen and Maddy...
, Stupid!
Stupid!
Stupid! was a British television comedy sketch show aimed at children of primary and secondary school age, which was first broadcast on CBBC and subsequently BBC One.-Main characters:...
, Hotel Trubble
Hotel Trubble
Hotel Trubble is a children's comedy drama made by the BBC and broadcast on its television channels CBBC and BBC One. It stars Dominique Moore as Sally, the receptionist; Gary Damer as Lenny; Sam Phillips as Jamie, the bellboy; and Tanya Franks as Dolly and Sheila Bernette as Mrs. Poshington, a...
and The Queen's Nose
The Queen's Nose
The Queen's Nose is a book, written by Dick King-Smith, that was adapted into a successful BBC television series.-The book:The book by Dick King Smith features the story of Harmony Parker, a 10 year old girl who wants an animal of her own but is not allowed by her parents who think they are dirty...
. She has appeared in some of the sketches on Little Miss Jocelyn
Little Miss Jocelyn
Little Miss Jocelyn is a British TV sketch comedy written by and starring Jocelyn Jee Esien. The show is made up of studio sketches and hidden camera footage in which unsuspecting members of the public become part of a sketch.-History:...
. Moore has also appeared the award-winning Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories
Horrible Histories is a series of illustrated history books published in the United Kingdom by Scholastic. They are designed to engage children in history by concentrating on the unusual, gory, or unpleasant. The series has proved exceptionally successful in commercial terms...
from series 2, playing various roles. In May 2008 she appeared in the BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
show Barely Legal, while in 2009 she played Aretha in the CBBC musical comedy My Almost Famous Family
My Almost Famous Family
My Almost Famous Family is a British children's television series produced by the BBC and originally aired between 12 September to 21 November 2009 on CBBC on BBC Two....
.
Theatre
Moore has appeared in Oliver!Oliver!
Oliver! is a British musical, with script, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens....
and played Young Nala in the West End production The Lion King
The Lion King (musical)
The Lion King is a musical based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice along with the musical score created by Hans Zimmer with choral arrangements by Lebo M. Directed by Julie Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well...
at the Lyceum Theatre. She has also appeared in the West End
West End theatre
West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres of London's 'Theatreland', the West End. Along with New York's Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English speaking...
in Annie
Annie (musical)
Annie is a Broadway musical based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and the book by Thomas Meehan. The original Broadway production opened in 1977 and ran for nearly six years with a blonde Annie as the poster...
and Whistle Down the Wind
Whistle Down the Wind (musical)
Whistle Down the Wind is a musical based on the 1961 film Whistle Down the Wind with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Jim Steinman, known for his work with Meat Loaf and Bonnie Tyler.-Stage Premiere:...
. ary. Dominique is currently appearing as Princess Karen in the 2011 Lyric Hammersmith Pantomime Aladdin.
Music
In 1999 Moore recorded a version of the Cyndi LauperCyndi Lauper
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress and LGBT rights activist. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the album She's So Unusual and became the first female singer to have four top-five singles released from one album...
hit "True Colours
True Colors (song)
"True Colors" is a song written by songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, additional lyrics by Cyndi Lauper. It was both the title track and the first single released from Cyndi Lauper's second album. It was the only original song on the album that Lauper did not help write...
" for a Peugeot 406
Peugeot 406
The Peugeot 406 was a large family car made by the French automaker Peugeot from 1995 to 2004. Available in saloon, estate and coupé bodystyles with a choice of petrol or turbodiesel engines, the 406 replaced the Peugeot 405 in Peugeot's lineup, and was itself replaced by the Peugeot 407...
commercial. She also sings the theme tunes for Hotel Trubble
Hotel Trubble
Hotel Trubble is a children's comedy drama made by the BBC and broadcast on its television channels CBBC and BBC One. It stars Dominique Moore as Sally, the receptionist; Gary Damer as Lenny; Sam Phillips as Jamie, the bellboy; and Tanya Franks as Dolly and Sheila Bernette as Mrs. Poshington, a...
and The Crust.
Fashion career
After her experiences as a model, Moore moved on to fashion design and started her own label Anita Moore Designs.Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh | Herself | |
| 2000–2003 | The Queen's Nose The Queen's Nose The Queen's Nose is a book, written by Dick King-Smith, that was adapted into a successful BBC television series.-The book:The book by Dick King Smith features the story of Harmony Parker, a 10 year old girl who wants an animal of her own but is not allowed by her parents who think they are dirty... |
Sophie | Series 4-6 only |
| 2001 | The Bill The Bill The Bill is a police procedural television series that ran from October 1984 to August 2010. It focused on the lives and work of one shift of police officers, rather than on any particular aspect of police work... |
Cassie Harris | 1 episode |
| 2003 | UGetMe | 19 episodes | |
| 2004 | Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! was a British television comedy sketch show aimed at children of primary and secondary school age, which was first broadcast on CBBC and subsequently BBC One.-Main characters:... |
Fast food girl and other cameo appearances | |
| 2005 | The Story Of Tracy Beaker The Story of Tracy Beaker (TV series) The Story of Tracy Beaker was a television programme adapted from the book of the same name by Jacqueline Wilson. It ran on CBBC for five series, from 2002 to 2006 and also contained a feature length episode, Tracy Beaker's Movie of Me, broadcast in 2004, as well as a week of interactive episodes... |
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| 2005 | The Crust | Angel | |
| 2008–present | Hotel Trubble | Sally | 26 episodes (13 more planned) |
| 2009–present | My Almost Famous Family My Almost Famous Family My Almost Famous Family is a British children's television series produced by the BBC and originally aired between 12 September to 21 November 2009 on CBBC on BBC Two.... |
Aretha | |
| 2010–present | Horrible Histories Horrible Histories Horrible Histories is a series of illustrated history books published in the United Kingdom by Scholastic. They are designed to engage children in history by concentrating on the unusual, gory, or unpleasant. The series has proved exceptionally successful in commercial terms... |
Various | Series 2 |