Doreene is best known for her role as Beatrice Effiong, Eric’s mother, in Netflix’s Sex Education. Her recent television work includes Mr Loverman for the BBC, and she is currently filming an episode of BRASSIC for Sky.

With over 30 years of professional acting experience, Doreene has worked extensively across theatre, television, radio, and film. In 2024, she starred as Lena Younger in the highly acclaimed Headlong tour of A Raisin in the Sun. Proud of her Jamaican heritage and Coventry upbringing, she is currently writing her first full-length play, Behind God’s Back, set in her hometown.

In addition to her screen and stage work, Doreene has recorded radio dramas and audiobooks and has experience with motion capture.

Her voice is warm, engaging, smooth, strong, and clear. She is proficient in Midlands, London, West African, and General American accents.