Phina Oruche is a talented actress, TV presenter, producer, and writer who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in Liverpool, she began her career as a fashion model in London, Paris, and New York, working extensively in American fashion magazines and representing the Gap for five seasons.
As her passion for acting grew, Phina enrolled in the famed Actors Studio in Los Angeles, where she became a lifetime member and was fortunate to be instructed by industry legends Martin Landau, Mark Rydell, and Barbara Bain. She started her film and TV career in the United States, taking on various roles and showcasing her versatility as a character actress.
One of Phina's most notable roles was Liberty Baker, a supermodel on the fifth and final series of "Footballers Wives," which earned her a Favorite TV Star award from the prestigious Screen Nations. She also played the role of Heather Lees, a solicitor on "The Bill," and appeared in the six-part drama "Taken Down" for RTE in Dublin, playing the role of Marvellous, a character that garnered critical acclaim.
In addition to her acting career, Phina is a talented TV presenter and producer. She has presented and produced the Saturday night radio program "Upfront" on BBC Radio, as well as six "Upfront Live" shows for the BBC, featuring up-and-coming artists at The Brink, a non-alcoholic bar in Liverpool that she supports. She has also produced and hosted her own pilot, "Phi and Dee," a ten-minute talk show exploring life in the middle.
Phina has been involved in various charitable endeavors, including reading a bedtime story a day for children during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and serving as a special correspondent on "North West Tonight" to report on the 30-year anniversary of the Toxteth riots.
In her personal life, Phina has published her first book, "Liberating Character," and has started a podcast called "I Am A Tell It." She continues to be a multifaceted talent, pushing boundaries and taking on new challenges in the entertainment industry.
