Tiana Opium Benjamin (born 5 October 1984) is an English actress, known for originally playing Chelsea Fox in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Career

Benjamin trained at the Anna Scher Theatre in London. In 2005, she made an appearance in the film Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire as Angelina Johnson, and voiced the character for the video game adaptation. In 2006, Benjamin joined the cast of BBC soap opera EastEnders, portraying the role of Chelsea Fox. Her decision to leave EastEnders was announced on 2 April 2010. In 2011, Benjamin starred in the 2011 drama film Fast Girls. She also played a role in the fourth episode of BBC crime drama The Interceptor in 2015. In 2016, Benjamin starred in The Dumping Ground as Bailey Wharton's mother Alison. It was later discovered that her character was Bryony, his mother's friend.

Personal life

Benjamin's parents are from Sierra Leone. She attended Highgate Wood Secondary School alongside EastEnders co-star Scarlett Alice Johnson.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and nominations