Since graduating from UCW, Chloe has wasted no time making her mark both on screen and in the community. With appearances in major BBC productions and a new role helping to raise vital awareness of autism in healthcare, Chloe’s journey showcases the diverse paths UCW graduates can take.
Over the summer, Chloe secured a role in an upcoming BBC drama, The Rapture, which was filmed in Swansea. “The filming was in Swansea in August, and I was one of several extras playing a climate change activist. On the set, I saw Ruth Madeley, who’s playing the main character!”
This wasn’t Chloe’s only television experience. She also appeared in BBC’s long-running medical drama Casualty. “I got the shout out for Casualty in June. At the time, I was preparing for my digital showreel as my last uni project. The shoutout was under the Universal Extras casting agency, which I had only joined in May, and was the same agency that I got the call for The Rapture. Fortunately, it didn’t collide with my uni work, and I was needed for two days: the 11th and 13th June. On the set was amazing as I got to meet a few of the actors, including Barney Walsh and Charles Venn. They were so polite and so friendly!”
Alongside her television work, Chloe has also taken on a meaningful new role as a co-presenter for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training programme, under Somerset Care. The programme is designed to increase autism awareness in hospitals and care homes. “My position is co-presenter of the training, and I will be tasked with presenting the Oliver McGowan course. The team are employing several people who have autism or learning difficulties because they need people with lived experience to deliver the training.”
Reflecting on how UCW helped her prepare for both film sets and professional life beyond, Chloe credits the support and skills she developed during her studies. “It helped me in a number of ways. For the filming, UCW helped me stay professional, and focused on the job at hand. Whenever I go on a film set, I never feel nervous. The atmosphere is daunting, but it’s all a learning experience. And it gets easier the more I do it.
“I also think UCW has helped me with my confidence. I received a lot of support while at uni. As much as I enjoy doing the extra work, I also like to do speaking roles because that is another thing uni has helped me get involved in. Most of my work has had me create characters and let them drive the story along, and that is something I want to do more of.”
Chloe looks back on her UCW experience with fondness, especially the creative projects she was able to co-develop. “My favourite part was co-creating a few productions. My personal favourite has to be the last one I did, which was called World’s End. We performed it one night at the Front Room in Weston, and it was well received. Much of my work was shown at the Front Room, and the best part was playing the characters I created. That is something I’m definitely taking from this because it reminds me of what I’m capable of when it comes to performing and writing.”
Chloe was also nominated for Creative Student of the Year at the 2025 UCW Awards, being recognised for her exceptional dedication, creativity, and commitment to her craft. Throughout her studies, Chloe consistently produced high-quality work and demonstrated an outstanding ability to collaborate with her peers.
From performing in student-led productions to appearing on national television and contributing to essential healthcare training, Chloe’s path since UCW is already filled with achievements. With her passion for acting, commitment to storytelling, and dedication to making a difference, her next chapter looks just as exciting.
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