Ramona Marquez (born 24 February 2001) is an English former child actress and tattoo artist best known for her childhood role as Karen Brockman in the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered.
Career In 2009, Marquez appeared as Imogen Pollock in the made-for-television movie Enid, detailing the life of children's writer Enid Blyton.
Later in 2009, Marquez became the first child to win the British Comedy Award for 'Best Female Comedy Newcomer'. Outnumbered also won two other comedy awards on the night, including 'Best TV Comedy'. Marquez has also appeared in The King's Speech as Princess Margaret and Arthur Christmas as the voice of Gwen.
Her father is Martin Marquez, an actor best known on television for his role as Gino Primirola, the head barman in the British television comedy drama Hotel Babylon. Her brother, Raoul Marquez, appeared with her in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Her uncle John Marquez is best known for his role as Joe Penhale on the television comedy Doc Martin.
Personal life Marquez came out as bisexual in her contribution to the book Women Don't Owe You Pretty by Florence Given, published in June 2020. She has since updated her Instagram bio to read "Lesbian, vegan and a sober girly".
In 2019, it was reported that Marquez had started studying Spanish and Mandarin at the University of Manchester.
Since 2024 Marquez has moved to tattooing as a profession.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 The King's Speech Princess Margaret 2011 Arthur Christmas Gwen Hines (voice) The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Madge's Grandchild 2015 A Louder Silence Anna 2020 7 Hours on Earth Charlotte 2021 Wish You Were Gone Carla Short film
Television Year Title Role Notes 2007–2014, 2016, 2024 Outnumbered Karen Brockman Series 1–5 and Specials; 42 episodes 2009 Enid Imogen Pollock Television film 2012 Secrets and Words Megan Williams Episode 4: "The Crossing"
Music videos Year Song Artist Notes 2014 Kick Me Sleeping with Sirens
Awards Year Award Category Work Result 2009 British Comedy Award Best Female Comedy Newcomer Karen Brockman: Outnumbered 2012 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Voice-over Role, Young Actress Gwen: Arthur Christmas
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