Rakie Olufunmilayo Ayola (born May 1968) is a Welsh actress known for her work in theatre and television. Ayola has appeared in television shows including Black Mirror, Noughts + Crosses, Doctor Who, Silent Witness, and EastEnders, a number of Shakespearean theatrical performances, and feature films such as Great Moments in Aviation, The i Inside, and Sahara. She appeared as Kyla Tyson in the BBC medical drama Holby City from its eighth to the eleventh series.
Who did Rakie Ayola Play In Holby City?
EastEnders (TV Series 1985–2022) – Rakie Ayola as Ms. French.
Kyla Tyson is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City, portrayed by actress Rakie Ayola. She appeared from 7 February 2006 to 9 December 2008, from the series eight episode “I’ll Be Back” to the series eleven episode “Sweet Bitter Love”.
Ayola began her career in the theatre, performing in a number of Shakespearean plays including Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, and Macbeth. She states of this: “Shakespeare keeps coming my way