Zawedde Emma Ashton (born 25 July 1984) is a British actress, playwright and narrator. She is best known for her roles in the comedy dramas Fresh Meat and Not Safe for Work, the Netflix horror thriller film Velvet Buzzsaw and for her portrayal of Joyce Carol Vincent in Dreams of a Life (2011). She will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dar-Benn in The Marvels (2023).
Known For
The Marvels
(2023)
Dar-Benn
Nocturnal Animals
(2016)
Alex
Greta
(2019)
Alexa Hammond
Blitz
(2011)
Elizabeth Falls
Velvet Buzzsaw
(2019)
Josephina
Mr. Malcolm's List
(2022)
Julia Thistlewaite
St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold
(2009)
Bianca
Full Filmography
Acting
Shooters
(2002)
Charlie’s Girl
Othello - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
(2008)
Bianca
St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold
(2009)
Bianca
Tomato Soup
(2010)
Gun Girl
Dreams of a Life
(2011)
Joyce Vincent
Weekender
(2011)
Sarah
Blitz
(2011)
Elizabeth Falls
Lapland
(2011)
Jingle Jill
A Bloody Muddle
(2011)
Kate
Flinch
(2014)
Emily
Nocturnal Animals
(2016)
Alex
Little Soldier
(2016)
The Tall Tales of Urchin
(2016)
Ragamuffin (voice)
Oasis
(2017)
Severin
World's Tiniest Masterpieces
(2018)
Narrator
Greta
(2019)
Alexa Hammond
Velvet Buzzsaw
(2019)
Josephina
Egypt's Lost Pyramid
(2019)
Narrator
Mr. Malcolm's List
(2022)
Julia Thistlewaite
Maryland
(2022)
Mary
The Marvels
(2023)
Dar-Benn
Mog's Christmas
(2023)
Mrs. Gaynor (voice)
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of The Marvels
(2024)
Self - 'Dar-Benn'
Directing
Writing
Production