Early life

She moved around with her family until settling in Reading Berkshire where she spent most of her childhood. In the age from 16 she left formal education to study dance at Lewisham College

Lewisham College

Lewisham College is a further education college in Lewisham, south-east London.Lewisham College is located in the London Borough of Lewisham in south-east London. The college comprise campuses in Lewisham Way, New Cross and at Deptford Church Street...

 in South London. At 18 she left to attend a 3 year degree in Theatre Arts at The London Studio Centre. Upon graduating May was awarded The Shelia O'Neil Award for most outstanding all-round performer (singing, dancing, acting) previous winners include Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Jane Hurley is an English model and actress who became known as a girlfriend of Hugh Grant in the 1990s. In 1994, as Grant became the focus of worldwide media attention due to the global box office success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, Hurley accompanied him to the film's Los...

 and Laurie Brett

Laurie Brett

Laurie Brett is a Scottish actress, currently known for her role as Jane Beale in EastEnders, in which she has starred since 2004.-Personal life:...

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Acting career

May made her acting debut in the film Gentlemen Broncos

Gentlemen Broncos

Gentlemen Broncos is a 2009 comedy film written by Jared and Jerusha Hess, and directed by Jared Hess. The film stars Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Sam Rockwell and Jennifer Coolidge.-Plot:...

opposite Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell is an American actor known for his leading roles in Lawn Dogs, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Choke and Moon, as well as for his supporting roles in The Green Mile, Iron Man 2, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Frost/Nixon, Galaxy Quest, Matchstick Men, The Assassination of...

 and Jemaine Clement

Jemaine Clement

Jemaine Clement is a New Zealand comedian, actor and musician, best known as one half of the musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords along with Bret McKenzie.-Early life:...

 and directed by Jared Hess

Jared Hess

Jared Lawrence Hess is an American filmmaker known for his work Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre , which he co-wrote and directed with his wife, Jerusha Hess....

. She has since appeared in Green Street 2: Stand Your Ground

Green Street 2: Stand Your Ground

Green Street 2: Stand Your Ground is a sequel to the 2005 film Green Street directed by Lexi Alexander.-Plot:...

where she played Michelle "Red" Miller opposite Ross McCall

Ross McCall

Ross McCall is a Scottish actor notable for his role as T-5. Joseph Liebgott in the 2001 HBO miniseries Band of Brothers.-Career:...

, directed by Jesse Johnson

Jesse Johnson

Jesse Johnson is the name of:* Jesse Johnson , American politician, filmmaker, actor, 2008 presidential candidate* Jesse Johnson , American musician, lead guitarist of The Time...

. May also scored a role in indie movie The Scenesters

The Scenesters

The Scenesters is a 2009 art-house black comedy film written and directed by Todd Berger. The film was made by Los Angeles-based comedy group The Vacationeers and stars Blaise Miller, Suzanne May, Jeff Grace, Kevin M. Brennan, Todd Berger and Sherilyn Fenn...

playing news reporter Jewell Wright with Los Angeles-based comedy group The Vacationeers and Sherilyn Fenn

Sherilyn Fenn

Sherilyn Fenn is an American actress and filmmaker. She came to international attention for her performance as Audrey Horne on the 1990 cult TV series Twin Peaks...

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Filmography

• Gentlemen Broncos
  Gentlemen Broncos
  Gentlemen Broncos is a 2009 comedy film written by Jared and Jerusha Hess, and directed by Jared Hess. The film stars Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Sam Rockwell and Jennifer Coolidge.-Plot:...
  
   (2009)
• The Scenesters
  The Scenesters
  The Scenesters is a 2009 art-house black comedy film written and directed by Todd Berger. The film was made by Los Angeles-based comedy group The Vacationeers and stars Blaise Miller, Suzanne May, Jeff Grace, Kevin M. Brennan, Todd Berger and Sherilyn Fenn...
  
   (2009)
• Green Street Hooligans 2 (2009)
• The Diner (2009)
• Nothing
  Nothing (film)
  Nothing is a 2003 Canadian film, directed by Vincenzo Natali. It stars David Hewlett and Andrew Miller.-Plot:The film tells the story of two good friends and housemates, Andrew , an agoraphobic travel agent who works from his home, and Dave , a loser who works in an office where he is treated with...
  
   (2008)
• Two Weeks Notice
  Two Weeks Notice
  Two Weeks Notice is a 2002 romantic comedy film starring Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock from Warner Bros. Pictures. The film was written and directed by Marc Lawrence. Upon release, the film received a successful box office run both in the United States and globally.-Plot:Lucy Kelson is a...
  
  (2007)

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