Karen Hassan, a talented Northern Irish actress, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with her versatility and range. Her most recent notable role is that of "Alison" in the feature film "Wait For Me", directed by Keith Farrell, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. The film tells the gripping story of a sex worker struggling to reconnect with her lost daughter.
Karen has also been appearing on Season 3 of the BBC/Britbox television series "Hope Street" as the new formidable detective constable "Jo Lipton". Her impressive acting skills have also been showcased in the supernatural feature film "Cellar Door", directed by Vicko Nikci, in association with The Irish Film Board. The film, which picked up an award at The Galway Film Fleadh 2018 for Best First Feature Film, tells the story of a young woman in the grips of the Irish Magdalene Laundries, who struggles to keep in touch with reality.
Karen has also appeared in several other notable projects, including RTE comedy "Finding Joy", playing "Sarah" alongside Amy Huberman, and as "DC Rachel Miskelly" in a BBC flagship film "Doing Money", as part of the BBC anti-slavery campaign, directed by Lynsey Miller. She has collaborated with The Comedy Unit and The BBC playing unwitting boss "Lisa McCoy" in their comedy television series "Soft Boarder Patrol", exposing the hilarious consequences of the border change between the UK and the EU post-Brexit.
Karen has also appeared in award-winning TV series, including "The Fall" (all three seasons),playing "Annie Brawley" alongside Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan. In 2015, she appeared as the devious "Therese" (series regular) in Season Four of "Vikings" (The History Channel),"Rose Freeman" in series two of "Suspects" (Channel 4),and "Emily" in series two of "The Royals" (Lionsgate).
Prior to her extensive television career, Karen spent two years (2010-2012) as series regular "Lynsey Nolan" in the multi-award-winning TV series "Hollyoaks" (Channel 4),for which she received several nominations for her role, including best actress and best storyline. Karen studied at Queen's University, obtaining a first-class BA degree.
