Kierston Wareing | |
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| Born | 7 January 1976 Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England |
| Other names | Kirsty Wareing, formerly Faye Kierston Wareing |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Kierston Wareing (born Faye Kierston Wareing (legally dropped Faye in 2006) 7 January 1976[1]) is a British actress. Her first film role was the lead in Ken Loach's It's a Free World..., followed by a supporting role in Andrea Arnold's Fish Tank – which won the BAFTA award for ‘Best British Film’ and the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
Her television roles include miniseries The Runaway, The Take, Luther, and The Shadow Line. She is also known for her roles in EastEnders, Hollyoaks, Rise of the Footsoldier and two roles in The Bill, credited first as Fay Wareing then Faye Wareing.