Golda Rosheuvel Parents Siegfried Rosheuvel and Judith Evans Met In 1960s
Golda Rosheuvel is a Guyanese-British singer and actress famous for her appearance as Queen Charlotte in the Netflix drama series Bridgerton and its prequel Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
Her family history helped her portray Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte, which earned her a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Let’s explore her parents and family background.
Highlights
- Golda Rosheuvel’s parents met in the 1960s at a musical event in Barbados and married in Guyana.
- They relocated to England, alongside her brother, in 1975 when Golda was 5.
- Golda’s mother’s high society life inspired her to portray Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton.
Golda Rosheuvel intended to be a professional athlete in her teens but shifted her focus to theatre after suffering an ankle injury.
She learned musical theatre at the London Studio Centre and started her professional acting career in 2000.
While still in college, she secured her first professional theater role as Donna in a nine-month European run of Hair.
Golda debuted on the TV screen with a small role of Maid By Fire in Great Performance‘s episode of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2000.
Her acting career took a successful height after portraying the recurring role of Doctor Renshaw in Coronation Street in 2012.
Golda Rosheuvel’s Parents Met In A Musical Event In Barbados
Golda Rosheuvel, the daughter of Siegfried Rosheuvel and Judith Evans, was born in Guyana on May 2, 1970.
Her father was Guyanese, and her mother was English. She grew up with her brother in England.
Siegfried served as a Guyanese Anglican priest and often stayed with the Indigenous tribes, whereas Judith lived a high-society life.
They met in Barbados during a music event in the 1960s, got married in Guyana, and eventually moved to the UK in 1975.
Golda, her father, and her brother were the only people with different skin colors in those areas.
She was only 5 years old when she relocated to Hertfordshire and Essex, north of London. Due to her dual heritage, she was familiar with both worlds.
Her diverse background and upbringing have undoubtedly contributed to her remarkable career in acting and singing.
Golda Rosheuvel’s Mother’s High Society Life Inspired Her To Bridgerton
Golda Rosheuvel has expressed that her family’s royal connections helped her take on the role of the Queen in Bridgerton.
She knew the Queen’s character and didn’t need much research as it was her mother’s world, which made it very easy to portray.
QC in the house! #BridgertonIsComing December 25th on Netflix!! Merry Christmas Dear subject’s 😝 . Big ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tij0PsgJPx
— Golda Rosheuvel (@goldarosh) November 3, 2020
Moreover, Golda’s mother had dinner with Princess Margaret when she visited her grandfather, the headmaster of Colet Court, and great-uncle, Bishop of Barbados, later Archbishop of Jamaica.
She expressed,
Every time I dress up as Queen Charlotte, I pay homage to my mother. (She came from an) upper middle class London family. Before the war they had butlers, their world was very public school.
Golda is a great believer and waited to play the role of Queen, knowing it would be offered to her.
She built a familiar bond with other cast members after filming two series of the show.
Additional Information
- Golda Rosheuvel has amassed an estimated net worth of $15 million as of 2024.
- She and her partner, Shireen Mula, share their love for the stage. Golda stars as an actress, whereas Shireen serves as a playwright.
- She attended East Herts College for a diploma in performance and used to do long jump, 100-meter sprint, and javelin in her early days.
