In an interview with '' The Radio Times '' in 2015 , she revealed that her grandmother had named her Jenna after the character of Jenna Wade played by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley in the 80s American TV drama series '' Dallas '' . While auditioning for drama schools , Coleman landed the part of Jasmine Thomas in '' Emmerdale '' in 2005 . At the British Soap Awards 2007 , she was nominated for the " Best Newcomer " award , and at the National Television Awards 2006 , she was nominated for the " Most Popular Newcomer " award . At the 2009 British Soap Awards , she was nominated for the " Best Actress " , " Sexiest Female " , and " Best Dramatic Performance " awards . She received a nomination for the " Best Actress " award from the TV Choice Awards . In May 2009 , it was announced that Coleman would be joining BBC school-based drama series , '' Waterloo Road '' , as " hard girl " Lindsay James . As she was 23 at the time of her casting , Coleman found the experience of playing a schoolgirl " surreal "
National Television Awards 2006
12th National Television Awards
Jenna Coleman