May 12th 2024.
Jasmine Jobson, known for her role in Top Boy, recently opened up about how the series has impacted her life. According to the actress, working on the Netflix show has been a game-changer for her. The British crime drama, which first premiered in 2017, is set in the fictional Summerhouse estate located in the London Borough of Hackney. It revolves around the story of two drug dealers, Dushane and Sully, along with other characters involved in drug dealing and gang violence in London.
After five successful seasons, the show came to an end last year, but not without leaving a lasting impression. At this year's Bafta awards ceremony, Top Boy walked away with two prestigious awards - one for the Drama series category and the other for Best Supporting Actress, which was won by Jasmine for her portrayal of Jacqueline 'Jaq' Lawrence in season 3 onwards.
Reflecting on her win, the 29-year-old actress expressed how working on the show has been a life-changing experience for her. She shared, "I was just a normal girl from West London, trying to make something of myself and hoping for the best. And then, one day, I went from working full-time at a bar and acting part-time to acting full-time and now, acting pays my bills. So, Top Boy has truly changed my life."
Jasmine also talked about how she prepared for her role as Jaq, who has a romantic storyline with Adwoa Aboah's character, Becks, on the show. She revealed that she spoke to friends from the LGBTQ+ community to understand the intricacies of the character and her relationship. She also admitted that she may have asked some wrong questions, but it was all a learning experience.
On the topic of the LGBTQ+ community's response to her character, Jasmine said, "It's been surreal. The love and support have been overwhelming. I've had people come up to me and tell me that my character on Top Boy has made them feel more comfortable in their own skin, and that means the world to me. I'm grateful to have been able to be that person for someone."
When Jasmine was announced as the winner, she was visibly emotional and almost broke down in tears. On stage, she expressed her gratitude and disbelief, saying, "Oh my goodness, I don't even know what to say. I'm overwhelmed. I was not expecting this! I want to thank God, without whom I wouldn't be here today. I also want to thank Cowboy Films, Top Boy, and Netflix. I don't know where I'd be without you guys. This is truly unexpected! Thank you Bafta, I love you all. You mean the world to me. I do what I do to try and change and save lives, and I was not expecting this!"
Jasmine was nominated alongside Elizabeth Debicki, Harriet Walter, Lesley Manville, Nico Parker, and Siobhan Finneran in the Best Supporting Actress category. This was her second Bafta nomination, having been previously nominated in 2020 and 2023.
Top Boy initially aired on Channel 4 before being revived by Netflix in 2019, thanks to the interest shown by rapper Drake, who serves as an executive producer. The show, created and written by Ronan Bennett, is set in the fictional Summerhouse Estate in Hackney and follows the ruthless pursuits of Dushane and Sully, played by Ashley Walters and Kane 'Kano' Robinson, to become the local dominant 'Top Boys'.
For those who haven't watched it yet, Top Boy is available for streaming on Netflix. And for those who missed the Bafta awards, you can catch up on all the action on BBC iPlayer. Do you have a story to share? If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with our entertainment team by emailing us, calling us, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We can't wait to hear from you!
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