Joëlle spent most of her early childhood living in Zimbabwe Africa eventually returning to the UK permanently. She made her film debut in 20th Century Foxes Fright Night 2: New Blood. 'Her first ever film audition'.
She also played Tessa in the South African short drama film 'Promise' (2015) As Tessa faces the destruction of her unhappy marriage, she battles to reconcile the commitment she made to her husband with the childhood promise of happiness she made to herself. And Helen in the dark thriller drama 'Recovery' (2015) which has featured in several international film festivals, including Durban Film Festival, Shnit and LA Shorts. Her other credits include PLEBS Comedy TV Series ( 2013) and Tut (TV Mini - Series 2015).
Her mother is actress Petula Portell who performed in "Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde", (The Hammer Collection), released in 1971, in which she portrayed Petra.
Joëlle's first ever film audition was for 20th Century Foxes Fright Night 2: New Blood.