Mimi Slinger


Mimi Slinger is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Leanna Cavanagh on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.

Early life

Slinger was born on 6 February 2003, and grew up in Singapore. She attended the Tanglin Trust School, where she began performing. Slinger later began studying at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London.

Career

Slinger made her stage debut in 2014, where she appeared in a production of The Sound of Music, where she portrayed the role of Brigetta. In 2017, Slinger made her professional acting debut in Heidi: Queen of the Mountain. In the film, she portrayed the role of Clara. In 2018, Slinger began appearing in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, portraying the role of Leanna Cavanagh. In an interview with Digital Spy, Slinger stated: "Leanna is a troublemaker and loves the attention that comes with it. She's that stereotypical mean girl who creates drama to keep her position. Unlike Leanna I was not a troublemaker but definitely could be a bit cheeky on occasion!" She also commented: "Leanna and people like her would definitely be the sort that I'd steer away from. She's someone I'd find it difficult to be friends with on some levels. She's got a hard exterior because of everything she's been through. That hard facade causes her to almost bully and disregard other people's feelings too often. I personally couldn't support this because I've experienced unkindness from bullies and I've seen its effects on others."

Filmography