Molly Rainford

At only 22 years old, Molly Rainford has become a household name; best known for her portrayal of Anna Knight in BBC’s EastEnders, Nova Jones for CBBC and Strictly Come Dancing.

Molly burst onto TV screens at the age of eleven, when she became the youngest ever finalist on Britain’s Got Talent. Choosing to continue her studies after BGT, Simon Cowell and Sony Music honoured Molly with their first ever drama school scholarship at internationally renowned Sylvia Young Theatre School.

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At only 22 years old, Molly Rainford has become a household name; best known for her portrayal of Anna Knight in BBC’s EastEnders, Nova Jones for CBBC and Strictly Come Dancing.

Molly burst onto TV screens at the age of eleven, when she became the youngest ever finalist on Britain’s Got Talent. Choosing to continue her studies after BGT, Simon Cowell and Sony Music honoured Molly with their first ever drama school scholarship at internationally renowned Sylvia Young Theatre School.

Since then, Molly took on the lead role of Nova Jones, an intergalactic pop sensation, in the hit CBBC show, ‘Nova Jones.’ In 2022, she showcased her dance finesse on the iconic Strictly Come Dancing stage, earning her a well-deserved spot in the final of the BAFTA-winning series. 2023 marked a new chapter for Molly as she joined the cast of EastEnders in the role of Anna Knight, securing her status as a series regular.

Molly was named ‘Hello Rising Star’ and went on to win the Best Newcomer award at the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards. Molly recently released her debut single, ‘My Heart’s A Broken Record.’

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