year old soap opera actress beat hundreds of hopefuls to travel the universe alongside the Time Lord in one of the most sought after roles on British television, the BBC said on Wednesday. Jenna-Louise Coleman was chosen to become the new companion of the 11th Doctor Who (Matt Smith) on the show of the same name, replacing Karen Gillan, who plays Amy Pond. Best known for her roles in British soap “Emmerdale” and school drama “Waterloo Road”, Coleman will replace Gillan and her on-screen partner Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) when they depart the series in a heart-breaking departure planned later this year. Executive Producer Steven Moffat said the storyline for “Doctor Who” this season will be full of thrills, adventures and big surprises as the show builds up to its 50th anniversary.
