Suzanne Collins was born 25th May 1978, in Liverpool, England.
Professional Actress of almost twenty years. During her career she has
been successfully cast in numerous Television shows, Films and Theatre
Productions including comedy and demanding psychological drama roles
for which she received considerable plaudits and acclaim.
Born in Liverpool and raised in the North End of Birkenhead, Suzanne
has always loved singing, dancing and acting. From the age of two she
performed in many pantomimes, musical shows and competitions.
Studying A Level Performing Arts in Dance, Drama and Music, English
Language and Literature at Birkenhead Sixth Form College, she was
encouraged by her drama teacher Drew Rowlands to audition for the role
of Nikki Shadwick in Channel 4s much loved soap opera Brookside. Over
the years, through her portrayal of Nikki, we saw her explore many
contemporary issues through a variety of demanding roles, which won her
a special place in fans hearts.
After Brookside, Suzanne took time out to become a mum to her beautiful
baby daughter, Mya. Suzanne has appeared as Sue Gilmore in the BBC 1
television series of Doctors. In spring 2007 she also landed the role
of Davina Coulson in ITV1 s drama series The Bill.
Suzanne has starred in many feature and short films, Charlie Noades RIP
written & starring Neil Fitzmaurice from The Office, Phoenix Nights &
Peep Show in which Suzanne plays Neils fiancé Sarah this was taken to
Cannes Film Festival. Suzanne has also presented Wish You Were Here for
ITV1 and Xchange for the BBC.
She achieved tremendous critical acclaim as Maggie at Royal Court
Theatre, Liverpool in the sensational comedy Brick up the Mersey
Tunnels, which smashed the box office records and returned by public
demand with the same cast for 6 consecutive years.
Suzanne was applauded for her performance of the My Angry Vagina
monologue within the prestigious Vagina Monologues and she supported V
day with compassion and excellence.
In 2012 she was awarded the Best Actor Award at The Liverpool Write Now
Festival for her portrayal of Lucy Russell in Ian Moore's two handed
psychological thriller Catfish Therapy.
Suzanne works tirelessly for many charities, modeling and hosting many
events. Ambassador for Liverpool Marathon which she ran in honor of her
late Mother Carolynne Collins.
