Varada Sethu
Varada Sethu is a talented actress known for her diverse roles in television and film. Born in India and raised in the north-east of England, she gained recognition for her performance in the Disney+ series Andor and has also appeared in Jurassic World Dominion and the BBC's Doctor Who, where she plays Belinda Chandra, the Doctor's new companion. Sethu's casting in Doctor Who marks a significant milestone, as it represents the first time the TARDIS team consists solely of people of color. She is an advocate for inclusivity in the arts and believes that the criticism of 'wokeness' reflects the show's commitment to kindness and progress.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 54,006 | $2,700,000 | 2,148$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,111 | $210,000 | 92$ |
| Australia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 12,463 | $1,380,000 | 674$ |
| Totals | 5 | 98,208,128 | 68,580 | $4,290,000 | 2,914$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Varada Sethu is the Doctor's new companion, Belinda Chandra, in Doctor Who.
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United Kingdom:
Varada Sethu made her debut as Gatwa's character's new companion, Belinda Chandra.
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New Zealand:
Varada Sethu plays Belinda Chandra, a new companion of the Doctor.
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United Kingdom:
Varada Sethu plays Doctor Who's new companion and aims to inspire young South Asian women to pursue acting.
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United Kingdom:
Varada Sethu plays the Doctor’s latest travelling companion, Belinda Chandra, in new episodes of Doctor Who.
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