Mica Ricketts
Mica Rickets | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nottingham, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Mica Ricketts is an English television and film actress. Her television roles include a recurring role in British ensemble comedy Here We Go for BBC One (2020-present). Her film roles include Steve McQueen's World War Two-set drama Blitz (2024).
Early life
She was born in Nottingham.[1] At the age of 15 years-old she joined Television Workshop in Nottingham.[2]
Career
Her television roles have included Bulletproof for Sky and Best Interests for BBC One.[2] She has a recurring role as Maya Hughes, girlfriend of Amy Jessop (Freya Parks), in long-running Tom Basden-written family comedy series Here We Go for BBC One.[3][4]
In June 2024 she was named one of Screen Daily's Stars of Tomorrow.[2] That year, she could be seen as Jess in scenes with Elliott Heffernan, playing Stephen Graham's daughter and Kathy Burke's niece in the London-set WW2 drama film Blitz, directed by Steve McQueen.[5][2]
Personal life
Her name is pronounced "Mi-Sha".[6] She is of Jamaican descent.[2] In 2024, she moved from Nottinghamshire to London.[7][1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | As Dead as it Gets | Amber | Film |
| 2020- | Here We Go | Maya | Recurring role |
| 2020 | Shepherd's Delight | Tanya | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Bulletproof | Leanne | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Vera | Liza | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Doctors | Selina Barnett | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Best Interests | Hannah | 3 episodes |
| 2024 | Blitz | Jess | Feature film |
References
- ^ a b "LIGHTS ON: MICA RICKETTS". Wonderlandmagazine. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Barber, Nicholas (26 June 2024). "Stars of Tomorrow 2024: Mica Ricketts (actor)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Interview: Meet Mica Ricketts part of the cast of new BBC comedy series Here We Go". Alt-Africa. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Dessau, Bruce (25 December 2020). "Interviews: Jack Christou, Freya Parks, Tori Allen-Martin, Mica Ricketts Talk Pandemonium". Beyond The Joke. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (24 October 2024). "'Blitz' Review: Saoirse Ronan Adds Fire To Steve McQueen's Powerful British WWII Drama Focused On The Human Price Of War – London Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Lai, Tiffany; Wickes, Jade (9 December 2024). "Names you need to know this winter". The Face. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Emily, Olivia. "Newcomer Mica Ricketts On Starring In Blitz". Country and Townhouse. Retrieved 27 July 2025.