Alumni Stars in Return of Hit Netflix Series

Amita Suman, leading actress and Performing Arts alumni from East Sussex College, stars in series 2 of the hit Netflix series, Shadow & Bone!

In Shadow & Bone, Amita plays Inej Ghafa and rejoins a talented and ethnically diverse cast for the show’s second series following the immense success of series one! Amita studied Performing Arts at the Lewes campus of East Sussex College between 2013 and 2015.

Post-college, Amita studied at The Academy of Live & Recorded Arts and ever-since her career in the acting industry has blossomed.

Speaking to the College about her time at ESC Lewes, Amita said, “My teacher, Kerry [Smallhorne] didn't put me in a box and told me I could play whatever role I wanted without limiting me to a stereotypical Asian character.”

“I loved my time at Sussex Downs College [now ESC], it provided me with all the tools and advice I needed to get into drama school. The Performing Arts course at East Sussex College is excellent and I would recommend it to any student!"

Shadow & Bone series 2 is out now! Check it out below!

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