Martina Laird is a talented British-Trinidadian actress, best known for her role as Comfort Jones in the BBC medical drama Casualty, a role she played for five years, winning multiple awards. She was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and moved to the UK to further her studies and career. Laird has had a diverse acting career, appearing in television, film, and stage productions. In addition to Casualty, she has appeared in various British TV series, such as EastEnders, The Bay, Coronation Street, and Unforgotten. Recently, she had a role in Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid (2023) as Lashana. Laird is also highly respected in the theater world, with performances at the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. She was nominated for a Best Actress Evening Standard Award for her role in Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, a production by the National Theatre. Alongside her acting career, Laird is also an acting tutor and director, working with institutions like LAMDA, RADA, and the Royal Court Theatre​