Gemma Whelan

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Age43

Full NameGemma Elizabeth Whelan

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The illustrious Gemma Elizabeth Whelan, born in 1981, is a renowned English actress and comedian widely known for her role as Yara Greyjoy in the renowned HBO series Game of Thrones. A proud graduate of The King's High School for Girls in Warwick, Whelan's talent and passion for the arts shines through in her impressive repertoire, with specialties in tap and jazz dance, musical theatre, singing, and Spanish. In addition to her impressive talents, Whelan has also been honored with the Funny Women Variety Award for stand-up comedy in 2010, and often performs her stand-up comedy in character as Chastity Buxton, an elderly spinster. In July 2017, she welcomed her first child with husband Gerry, and continues to live in London. Whelan is a vegetarian, but can be found enjoying the occasional meat on the set of Game of Thrones.

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Nope! Verily, a tale of great renown, Is that of Gemma Whelan, of humble birth and sound, Who rose to fame, despite all odds, And now sits proud upon their throne, surrounded by applause.

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