Inside India Amarteifio’s mega vibey life when she’s not taking Netflix by storm
Where do I sign up to be her bestie?
You’ve probably heard of India Amarteifio by now and if not, then you’re in for a treat. This talented actress has been stealing scenes as the young Queen Charlotte in Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. With a background in both stage and screen, India’s quickly become a fan favourite, charming everyone with her versatility and talent.
So, in case you’re curious about where India Amarteifio came from, what else she’s been in, and whether she’s single, here’s a deep dive into her life and everything you need to know about her amazing journey up to and including her impressive rise to Queen Charlotte fame.
India stole the show as young Queen Charlotte
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India has been winning hearts worldwide as the young Queen Charlotte. Playing the 17-year-old version of the royal, India brings fresh energy to the character originally portrayed by Golda Rosheuvel in Bridgerton. The show explores Queen Charlotte’s early marriage to King George III, played by Corey Mylchreest. India’s performance is praised for its depth and relatability, drawing on her own experiences as a mixed-race actress navigating identity and belonging. India expressed how her mixed heritage, with a white mother and a Black father born in London with Ghanaian ancestry, resonates with Queen Charlotte’s struggle of not feeling a sense of belonging. She said: “I know what it’s like to walk into a room and have everyone look at you because you’re the only person of colour.”
She has also appeared in Doctor Who AND Sex Education
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Before dazzling us in Bridgerton, India was making waves on the West End. She starred as Young Nala in The Lion King, Hortensia in Matilda the Musical, and Violet Beauregarde in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. On screen, she’s appeared in popular shows like Doctor Who, Line of Duty, and Sex Education. She also played Lacie in the Disney Channel series The Evermoor Chronicles and Nora in The Midwich Cuckoos.
India originally dreamed of pursuing a career in dance
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Born on 17th September 2001 in Kingston upon Thames and raised in Twickenham, India’s journey to stardom started early. She initially trained in dance at the Richmond Academy of Dance and earned a scholarship to the Sylvia Young Theatre School. But when a hamstring injury nudged her towards acting, she never looked back. In a chat with Vogue, she shared: “As I got older, I realised it might never properly heal.”
So, is she dating anyone?
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As far as we know, India is currently single. She keeps her personal life pretty private, so there’s no public info about any relationships. Fans love getting glimpses of her life through her Instagram, where she shares candid moments and behind-the-scenes fun.
She has picked up a new hobby
When she’s not acting, India enjoys playing the bass guitar and hopes to return to theatre in the future. She told Vogue: “I’m learning the bass guitar and enjoying having a bit of a break at the moment after six months of quite intense filming.”
India keeps it real on Instagram
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Her Instagram is a treasure trove of everyday life, from cosy dressing gown selfies to behind-the-scenes shots from her projects. Despite her growing fame, India stays grounded with friends and family. She celebrated her 21st birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing moments from her special day. She also loves travelling, like her recent luxurious trip to Paris with the jewellery brand Roger Vivier.
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In 2023, she celebrated winning a 10 Brits to Watch award at the Newport Beach Film Festival, showing her fresh-faced natural beauty and gratitude for all the support she’s received. She wrote: “Thank you all for your continued support, everything is very surreal at the moment and it’s very important that people know that life is still very much dressing gowns, grand designs and pesto pasta for me”
Whether she’s playing a young queen or just hanging out with friends, India’s authenticity and talent continue to win over fans everywhere.
Queen Charlotte and Bridgerton are both available to watch on Netflix now. For more like this and all the latest Netflix news, drops and memes like The Holy Church of Netflix on Facebook.
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• Secret love affairs and all the other differences between the Queen Charlotte book and show
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• Quiz: Call yourself a Bridgerton fan but can you guess the season from just one screenshot?
Featured images via @india_amarteifio on Instagram.
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