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Rakie Ayola

1968–

United Kingdom

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Rakie Olufunmilayo Ayola (born 11 May 1968) is a Welsh actress known for her work in theatre and television. She is best known for her role as Kyla Tyson in the BBC medical drama Holby City from its eighth to eleventh series. Ayola has also appeared in television shows including Kaos, Grace, Shetland, No Offence, Midsomer Murders, Black Mirror, Doctor Who, Silent Witness and EastEnders, a number of Shakespearean theatrical performances and feature films such as Now Is Good, Great Moments in Aviation, The i Inside, Dredd, and Sahara.

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