Jessica Plummer


Jessica Kate Plummer is an English singer and actress. From 2013 to 2015, she was a member of the British girl group Neon Jungle. In 2019, she began portraying the role of Chantelle Atkins in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

Early life

Plummer was born in London to a Jamaican father and English mother. She went to Burntwood School and the Hayes School for early education.

Career

In November 2012, music manager David Cooper, began a three-month process of auditions for a new girl group to be signed to RCA Records UK. Amira McCarthy And Plummer herself were scouted separately while shopping in London, while Shereen Cutkelvin and Asami Zdrenka we’re found via their solo YouTube videos. In February 2013, it was announced that Plummer, alongside Shereen Cutkelvin, Amira McCarthy, and Asami Zdrenka made the line-up of new British girl group Neon Jungle and began recording material in the studio. They chose the name Neon Jungle, which was derived from their song "Welcome to the Jungle" and to reflect that the members were "all individual and quite different". According to Plummer, "it's like neon is bold, bright, strong individual characters and then the jungle part is the madness". In July 2013, Neon Jungle released their debut single "Trouble", which entered the UK Singles Chart at number 12 and reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart.
In October 2013, Plummer, with Neon Jungle, supported Jessie J on select dates of her Alive Tour. The following month, the group performed alongside Taylor Swift at the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Also in October 2013, Plummer made her television debut in British science fantasy television series Wizards vs Aliens as Chloe Martin. She portrayed the role for two episodes. In November 2013, Neon Jungle's second single, "Braveheart", was released in the UK. The song peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 19 on the ARIA Charts. On the 28 July 2014, Neon Jungle released their debut album Welcome to the Jungle, which entered the UK Albums Chart at number 8. The Album Also entered the ARIA Charts, debuting at 48. On 6 July 2015, Neon Jungle announced via their Facebook page that they were disbanding.
In November 2015, it was announced that Plummer has joined the cast of John Cameron Mitchell's directed romantic-comedy film How to Talk to Girls at Parties opposite Ruth Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning and Matt Lucas. It premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival in May 2017. In March 2019, Plummer joined the BBC soap opera EastEnders, portraying the role of Chantelle Atkins.

Personal life

In June 2016, Plummer announced that she was pregnant with her first child. On 30 July 2016, she gave birth to her daughter, Noa.

Filmography

Discography

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2019TV Choice AwardsBest Soap Newcomer
2019Inside Soap AwardsBest Newcomer
2019The Digital Spy Reader AwardsBest Soap Newcomer
2020TV Choice AwardsBest Soap Actress