Actress, screenwriter and director Cheryl Neve grew up on the south coast of England and studied Hispanic Studies at King's, London, before embarking on her career in the film industry. She has acted in and written a wide range of genres, from WWII to espionage.Her directorial debut, Cold War thriller Cheating Charlie (2019), has so far won awards for Best First Time Director, Best Director (Honorable Mention), Best Screenplay, Best Short Mystery/Thriller, Best Writer, Best Producer and Best Cinematography.