EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis has added another remarkable achievement to her already impressive career — an honorary doctorate from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in London! At just 30 years old, Rose has not only captivated audiences with her acting but has also become a trailblazer in raising awareness for the deaf community. Her journey from a graduate in Fashion Design to a Strictly winner and children’s author continues to inspire countless fans and aspiring actors alike.

🌟 A Full Circle Moment: From Graduate to Doctorate

Rose’s acceptance speech at the UCA ceremony was filled with emotion, as she reflected on the significance of receiving this honor from the very university where her journey began. “I really am very honoured to receive this, especially from the very University that I graduated from,” she said. It’s a powerful moment for someone who has worked so hard to break barriers in the entertainment industry and give visibility to the deaf community.

Rose graduated from UCA in 2016 with a first-class BA honours degree in Fashion Design. Afterward, she ventured into acting, securing roles in EastEnders and Casualty, before making history as the first deaf contestant to win Strictly Come Dancing in 2021. But beyond her professional successes, Rose’s advocacy work for the deaf community and her new role as a children’s author prove that she’s committed to creating lasting change in the world.

📚 Breaking New Ground: Rose’s Children’s Books

In addition to her award-winning acting, Rose recently fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a children’s author. Earlier this year, she published her first sign language children’s books, continuing to pave the way for greater inclusivity in storytelling. Rose’s work highlights the importance of representation, showing young readers that everyone’s voice deserves to be heard, no matter how they communicate.

📺 Code of Silence: A Career Milestone

In other exciting news, Rose’s role as Alison Woods in Code of Silence, the hit ITV crime drama, has continued to make waves. After the first series received incredible praise and record-breaking viewership, ITV confirmed the show’s return for a second series! With over 7.5 million viewers for the first episode and more than 20 million streams of the box set on ITVX, it’s clear that Rose’s portrayal of the deaf character Alison is resonating with a wide audience.

In an emotional statement, Rose expressed her pride about the show’s renewal: “I’m so proud that Code of Silence has been recommissioned… It means so much to be part of a drama that not only keeps audiences on the edge of their seats but also puts a Deaf character at the heart of the story.” Rose’s passion for her role and the impact of her character on the audience is evident, and fans can’t wait to see where Alison’s journey will take her next.

🎬 Looking Forward to More

The second series of Code of Silence is already in the works, with filming set to begin next year. While fans will have to wait for new episodes, the anticipation is palpable as viewers are eager to see what’s next for Alison and how Rose’s exceptional portrayal continues to shine.

💬 So much more still hidden…
Rose Ayling-Ellis continues to shatter expectations and inspire with every step she takes. Her remarkable journey from UCA graduate to honorary doctorate recipient, groundbreaking Strictly winner, and now celebrated children’s author proves that she’s just getting started. Stay tuned, as there’s more to come from this extraordinary talent!

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