Anything in life is achievable in some way or another. Born in Surrey, Jo has had a lifelong fascination with the animal kingdom, wild and domesticated. Determination to work with wild animals led to a lifelong career as a zoo keeper until injuries started to take their toll. Amazing experiences and a cheery, unflappable temperament have produced an appreciation for making the most of life. Acting has been a part of life from an early age. Non-verbal communication skills are essential for working safely around all sentient beings, be they big cats, great apes and especially humans. These skills transfer into the acting world, especially as a character actress conveying extremes of emotions through facial expression and body language. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Jo Wheatley

Massive live sports and music fan. Can throw herself into anything if needed, not bad at kicking a football about. Absolute demon at quizzes, smiling assassin. Used acting skills to the max while working as a prison officer at HMP Parkhurst. Switching facial expression from approachable to intimidating to pacifying a speciality. An archetypal risk taking, impulsive, enthusiastic Aries. Animal obsessed and owner of 3 rescue dogs who occasionally enjoy the spotlight themselves. Over 20 years experience as a zoo keeper until injuries took their toll. Funky mother of a teenage son and daughter. Regularly embarrass them through TV appearances as increasingly bizarre and risqué character roles.