Adelayo Adedayo (pronounced ˌædəˈlaɪoʊ ˌædəˈdaɪoʊ ) is a British actress born in 1988. Hailing from Dagenham, England, she’s of Nigerian descent. Adedayo balanced her passion for acting with academics, training part-time while earning a Law degree at Brunel University. Adebayo Adedayo’s career kicked off in 2007 with a television appearance on “The Bill.” Adedayo’s film debut followed in 2011 with “Sket.” But it was the BBC Three sitcom “Some Girls” (2012-2014) that propelled her to wider recognition. She played the lead character, Viva Bennett, captivating audiences with her comedic timing. Adedayo continued to impress with roles in the time-traveling comedy series “Timewasters” (2017-2019) and the sci-fi thriller “Origin” (2018). Her talent for portraying complex characters reached new heights in the BBC One series “The Responder” (2022-present). This gritty police drama earned her a prestigious British Academy Television Award nomination. Adebayo Adedayo’s career trajectory shows no signs of slowing down. With her captivating screen presence and diverse filmography, she’s established herself as a force to be reckoned with in British television and film.