THE voice actress behind Peppa Pig had a role in a huge biopic last year – but would you have recognised her?
has been on screens since 2004, with five actresses having played the title character.
Harley Bird, 23, voiced Peppa from 2007 until 2020 – which is so far the longest stint in the role.
Last year, she appeared in Back to Black, a biographical drama film about .
Harley portrayed Juliette Ashby, the best friend to singer-songwriter Amy, who was played by Marisa Abela.
The all-star cat also included Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville, Jack O’Connell and star Francesca Henry.
Harley appeared in other projects during her time as the voice of Peppa Pig.
Some examples include 2013 romantic drama film How I Live Now, in which Harley played Piper.
She appeared in one episode of in 2014 and also starred in Goodbye, a radio drama by Peppa Pig co-star Morwenna Banks.
In 2011, she became the youngest ever British Academy Film Award winner for her role as Peppa.
Harley stepped down from the role in 2020 – and was replaced by The Haunting of Bly Manor’s Amelie Bea Smith.
It comes as Mummy Pig has to the family.
‘s Entertainment Reporter, 55, told how Daddy Pig had informed him of the happy news at 5.34am, shortly before theITVdaytime show hit screens on Tuesday.
He also revealed the name of the adorable new character completing Peppa’s family.
Richard said: “It brings me great joy to announce she’s here.
“It’s a beautiful thing like I say Daddy Pig has just shared these pictures with me.
“Named after Mummy Pig’s aunt Evie.”;;
In February, first came to light on GMB.
Meanwhile, the was finally confirmed last month.
This news was unveiled in truly fashionable style, with Mummy Pig giving a cover interview for fashion magazine,Grazia.
