Rivals: Who is Bella Maclean, who plays Taggie O'Hara?
Jilly Cooper's popular novel Rivals has been turned into an eight-episode series on Disney+, and it’s clear that online audiences can’t get enough of it. People are discussing everything from the (let's say) risqué scenes to the actors and their roles. Among the curious fans is a lot of interest surrounding Bella Maclean, the actress portraying Taggie O'Hara. Here’s what you should know about her.
Who Is Taggie O'Hara In Rivals?
Rivals takes place in the imaginary county of Rutshire and centers around the intense competition between Lord Tony Baddingham, a television commissioner, and Rupert Campbell-Black, an Olympic show-jumper who poses a significant threat to his dominance.
In the first episode, Tony brings on TV host and interviewer Declan O'Hara (portrayed by Aidan Turner) from the BBC to be part of his channel, Corinium, and start his own program. This leads Declan to leave his life in London and relocate to the countryside with his wife Maud and their three kids - Patrick, Taggie, and Caitlin.
Taggie finds it difficult to fit into her family and is cautious about the Rutshire way of life, especially due to the questionable ethics of the people around her. Instead, she dedicates her energy to her cooking and her aspiration to start her own catering business.
What Is Bella Maclean's Age?
In Jilly Cooper's original book, Taggie is 18 years old, but in the television adaptation, she's portrayed as 20. As for the actress Bella Maclean, she is currently 23 years old and was born on November 14, 2000.
What Is Bella Maclean's Hometown?
Bella was born in New York and spent her early childhood there until she turned 10, when her family relocated to East Sussex because of her parents' work. She grew up with her twin sisters and attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London starting at 18 years old. Currently, she resides in West London.
What Other Roles Has Bella Maclean Played?
Bella made her acting debut in 2018 with a short film titled *La La Means I Love You*, and she also appeared in another short called *Dragged Up*. In 2023, she featured in an episode of *Silent Witness*, but it was that same year when she landed her breakout role as Jem in the fourth season of *Sex Education*. In the series, Jem worked at a farm where Adam Groff was doing his internship. She taught him how to ride a horse and eventually became his girlfriend.
She also appeared in London Tide at the National Theatre from April to June this year.
Bella Maclean's Instagram: What's Her Handle?
You can connect with her on social media @bellamaclean, where she has amassed 25,000 followers. Along with offering glimpses into her daily life, Bella also showcases her projects and any potential publicity opportunities.
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