Julia Sawalha

Julia is 5'3" tall.

Julia was named after her grandmother. Julia Senior was a well-known and successful business woman in Jordan who was honored for her lifetime achievements by Queen Nour in 1994.

Her parents met at the BBC: her father Nadim worked at the BBC world service, and her mother, Bobbie, was a secretary.

Her older sister, Dina, is an artist.

Julia used to date Richard Herring, a British comedian.

Julia presently lives in rural Somerset, grows her own vegetables, attends yoga classes and is studying for an Open University English degree.

Julia got her education from the Italia Conti Academy London, England.

Julia won a British Television Award for Best Actor-Female (1993) for her role as Lynda Day in Press Gang.

Julia is of Jordanian and Huguenot ancestory.

She is the daughter of Nadim Sawalha.

She is the sister of Nadia Sawalha.

Dated Press Gang co-star Dexter Fletcher.

Julia is related to actress Nadia Sawalha, who starred in Eastenders and Doctor Who.