Jasmine Bayes

Jasmine Bayes
Alma materGuildford School of Acting
OccupationActress
Years active2021–present
TelevisionCasualty

Jasmine Bayes is a British actress. After graduating from the Guildford School of Acting, she began making various appearances in television series including Platform 7, Father Brown, Vera and Doctor Who. Then in 2025, Bayes began portraying the role of Kim Chang in the BBC medical drama series Casualty.

Life and career

Bayes attended Kimbolton School, graduating in 2018.[1] After leaving, she studied musical theatre at the Guildford School of Acting, graduating in 2021.[2]

In 2023, Bayes made her television debut in an episode of the ITVX series Platform 7.[3] That same year, she appeared in an episode of the BBC period series Father Brown, as well as a role in ITV1's Vera in 2024.[4] Also in 2024, Bayes portrayed Corporal Alice Sullivan in two episodes of the BBC flagship series Doctor Who.[5]

In 2025, Bayes was cast in the BBC medical drama series Casualty.[6] Her character, doctor Kim Chang, first appeared in the episode broadcast on 10 January 2026.[7][8] Also in 2026, Bayes was one of the main supporting actresses in the second season of Hijack [9]. She also returned to the Doctor Who universe, this time as companion Eleanor Fong in the audio drama The Eleventh Doctor Adventures.[10]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2023 Platform 7 Helen Guest role
2023 Father Brown Susan Payne Episode: "The Hermit of Hazelnut Cottage"
2024 Vera Rachel Lim Episode: "Salt & Vinegar"
2024 Doctor Who Corporal Alice Sullivan Episodes: "Empire of Death" and "The Legend of Ruby Sunday"
2026 Hijack Mei Tan Season: 2
2026 Casualty Kim Chang Main role
2026 The Eleventh Doctor Adventures Eleanor Fong (voice) Main role

Stage

Year Title Role Venue[11]
2021 The Wild Party Dolores Montoya Guildford School of Acting
2023 My Neighbour Totoro Kazego / Cover Kaze No Koe Barbican Centre

References

  1. ^ "Jasmine Bayes' rising screen career". Kimbolton School. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  2. ^ "BA Musical Theatre Graduates 2021". Guildford School of Acting. Archived from the original on 19 May 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Vera star issues warning to BBC viewers as they join Casualty". Chronicle Live. Archived from the original on 8 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Death in Paradise star lands Casualty role he says is 'full of heart'". OK!. Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  5. ^ "A new era for the Eleventh Doctor!". Big Finish Productions. Archived from the original on 18 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Casualty teases 'edge-of-your-seat drama' as two new doctors join the cast". Hello!. Archived from the original on 7 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  7. ^ "When is Casualty back on? Latest as two TV stars join BBC drama's cast". Metro. Archived from the original on 13 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  8. ^ "TV tonight: the horny hockey drama that's leaving fans breathless". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  9. ^ "Hijack season 2 review". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  10. ^ "Salford alumnus cast as The Doctor in new Doctor Who series". University of Salford. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  11. ^ "Jasmine Bayes". Spotlight. Retrieved 20 January 2026.