Freema Agyeman
Freema Agyeman plays the Doctor's latest companion, Martha Jones.
She previously appeared in Doctor Who as Torchwood operative Adeola in Army of Ghosts, but suffered a terrible fate at the hands of the Cybermen.
Born in London to Ghanaian and Iranian parents, Freema made her TV acting debut in a revamped version of classic soap opera Crossroads, for which she received a British Soap Awards Best Newcomer nomination in 2003.
Roles in Casualty, the Bill and Silent Witness followed before the call to Cardiff for Doctor Who.
On the big screen, Freema features in the British film Rulers and Dealers, due to be released soon.
"I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd actually become the new companion," said Freema.