Biography
British-American actress Helen Koya is based in New York City and is legally able to live and work in both the UK and the United States.
Her recent television credits include The Diplomat (Netflix) and Raising Kanan (STARZ). Helen is also known for her work in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, where she performed the body and voice of the original character Patience Gibbs, as well as her role as Willa in Ronald D. Moore’s Netflix sci-fi series Helix.
Trained at the BRIT School of Performing Arts and the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Helen brings a grounded, disciplined approach to her performances, with a strong on-screen presence well suited to dramatic, physically demanding, and action-driven roles.
A competitive powerlifter with over a decade of training experience, her physical conditioning informs her work with authenticity and control, making her particularly effective in roles requiring strength, precision, and realism.
Portfolio
Resume
ACTRA, SAG/AFTRA Eligible
FILM / TELEVISION
The Diplomat
Co-Star
Netflix Studios
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
Co-Star
Lionsgate Television
Helix
Principal
Sony Pictures Television
Servitude
Lead
Cinequest Pictures
#Afrimericans
Lead
Amanne Media Group
Cottage in America
Principal
Cinegraphe Productions Inc.
Broken Angels
Principal
Maximeye Productions
Making the Band
Lead
Phaz Motion Pictures
Rat Meat Chief
Principal
Warpaint Pictures
Product of my Environment
Principal
5.2/Epic Films
Much Ado About a Minor Thing
Principal
Film Four, La Famiglia Film
Tree Line
Principal
Cinegraphe Productions Inc.
RADIO, ANIMATION, GAMES & VOICE WORK
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Patience Gibbs (MoCap) / Additional Voices (voice)
Ubisoft Production Studio
Tearfund
Pastor's Wife (voice)
Oretzek Films
MCAT Goldstandand
Narrator (voice)
Ruveneco Inc.
THEATRE
State of Denial
Odette
Teesri Duniya Theatre
Mother Courage
Mother Courage
Avondale London Theatre
King Lear
Reagan
Avondale London Theatre
Edmond
Preacher
Avondale London Theatre
Moll Flanders
Musician
Avondale London Theatre (Tour)
TRAINING
Wynn Handman Studio
Advanced Meisner Acting
Wynn Handman
Straeon Acting Studio
Acting for TV/FILM
Jock MacDonald
Susan Cameron
Standard American Accent Training
Susan Cameron
Italia Conti Academy
BA (Honours) Acting
The Brit School of Performing Arts & Technology
BTECH (Diploma) / Theatre Studies
SKILLS
Cockney, Standard American & West African accents
Alto vocal range
Bodybuilder, Powerlifter, Runner, Cyclist, Personal Trainer, Swimmer
Contact
Do Not Hesitate To Contact My Agents For More Information About My Work & How To Book Me