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Emily Lloyd-Saini

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Emily Lloyd-Saini
Born
Emily Jane Lloyd-Saini

1984 (age 39–40)
Nottingham, England
Alma materOxford School of Drama
Years active2011–present
Children1

Emily Jane Lloyd-Saini (born 1984) is a British comedian, actress, broadcaster and writer.[1] She is known for her comedy duo EGG, with Anna Leong Brophy.[2]

Early life

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Lloyd-Saini was born in Nottingham. She is a graduate of the Oxford School of Drama under George Peck.[3]

Career

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Lloyd-Saini was a finalist of Funny Women in 2011.[4]

In January 2017, Lloyd-Saini began a weekly show with Mawaan Rizwan on the BBC Asian Network.[5] As part of sketch duo EGG (with Anna Leong Brophy) she performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2018.[6] She was a cast member in ITV2's Buffering,[7] and played DI Ryle in Sky One's Code 404. She was a panellist on BBC Two's Mock The Week in December 2021.[8] Lloyd-Saini's other credits include the series regular 'Kelly' in Channel 4 quiz Cheap Cheap Cheap and various roles in CBBC's Horrible Histories.

In November 2022 she appeared opposite Kristen Bell as "Moffy" in the Amazon film, The People We Hate At The Wedding.

Personal life

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Lloyd-Saini has a daughter.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Friday's best TV: The Big Asian Stand-Up; Peng Life". The Guardian. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Channel 4 launches sketch series with a host of comedians". British Comedy Guide. 26 May 2021. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  3. ^ "BBC Asian Network - Emily Lloyd-Saini". Bbc.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Finalist Profile: Emily Lloyd-Saini". Funny Women. 13 September 2011. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  5. ^ Bennett, Steve. "Comics join BBC Asian Network". Chortle.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Fringe Q&As: Egg sketch show duo Anna Leong Brophy and Emily Lloyd-Saini on their new show, Richard Pictures". HeraldScotland. 12 July 2018. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  7. ^ "ITV2 Sets Premiere Date For 'Buffering'". 26 July 2021. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  8. ^ Bennett, Steve. "Four comics make their Mock The Week debuts". Chortle.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  9. ^ Nazir, Asjad (4 May 2023). "Emily Lloyd Saini: 'I'm glad I found stand-up'". Eastern Eye. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
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