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D.S. Geoff Thorpe
''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that was first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that appeared or will appear in the serial in 2014, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's executive producer Bryan Kirkwood. Hilton Cunningham the son of Cindy Cunningham ( Stephanie Waring) and Dr. Paul Browning ( Joseph Thompson) was born prematurely on 11 February. Doctor Browning's secret son Alex (Ojan Genc) and Blessing Chambers ( Modupe Adeyeye) both made their first appearances in February, while Robbie ( Charlie Wernham) and Jason Roscoe's ( Alfie Browne-Sykes) estranged father, Rick Spencer (Victor Gardner), arrived in May. June saw the arrivals of Sienna Blake's (Anna Passey) abandoned daughter Nico Blake ( Persephone Swales-Dawson) and Cameron Campbell (Cameron Moore), Peri Lomax's (Ruby O'Donnell) estranged father and a new love interest for Peri's mother, Leela Lomax ( Kirsty-Leigh Porter). Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollyoaks
''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside''. Since 2005, episodes have been aired on sister channel E4 a day prior to their broadcast on Channel 4. At its inception, the soap was targeted towards an adolescent and young adult audience but has since broadened its appeal to all age groups. ''Hollyoaks'' has covered various taboo subjects rarely seen on British television, for which it has received numerous awards. It has won the award for Best British Soap twice, in 2014 and 2019; its first win broke the 15-year tie between rival soap operas ''EastEnders'' and ''Coronation Street''. Beginning with a cast of 15 characters, it now has upwards of 50 regular cast members. The longest-serving actor is Nick Pickard, who has portrayed Tony Hutchinson since the first episode. Premise The programme is set in the fictional village of Hollyoaks, a suburb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nico Blake
Nico Blake (also Bradley) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Persephone Swales-Dawson. The character made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 6 June 2014. The character and casting was announced on 20 May 2014. Nico is the daughter and niece of established twins characters Dodger Savage (Danny Mac) and Sienna Blake (Anna Passey), the adoptive daughter of Sienna's boyfriend Ben Bradley ( Ben Richards), and the granddaughter of Sienna and Dodger's parents Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield) and Anna Blake (Saskia Wickham) and the niece of their half-brother Will Savage (James Atherton) and their half-sisters Liberty Savage (Abi Phillips/Jessamy Stoddart) and Minnie Minniver, and a half-sister and cousin of Dodger's daughter Myra-Pocahontas Savage-McQueen. Nico's prominent storylines include: a fraught relationship with Sienna and Patrick; kidney failure from the "End of the Line" train crash; discovering t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Butterfield
Kim Butterfield is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Daisy Wood-Davis. The character made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 7 October 2014. The character and Wood-Davis' casting were announced on 23 September 2014. Kim was created to explore established character Lindsey Butterfield's (Sophie Austin) backstory and to act as a love interest for Esther Bloom (Jazmine Franks). Kim is characterised as a feisty female nurse with a complex personality. She can be evil, manipulative and obsessive but fun-loving and bubbly in other scenes. Wood-Davis has explained that when her character is "alone in her own head" she becomes insane. The character's storylines have often focused on her obsessions with other characters. During her first year on-screen, she had obsessions with Joe Roscoe (Ayden Callaghan), Grace Black (Tamara Wall) and her sister Lindsey. Her relationship with Esther remained centric to her role in the show, but Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophie Austin
Sophie Austin (born 5 January 1984) is an English actress who started her career out in theatre once she left drama school but later moved to screen. She is best known for portraying Lindsey Butterfield in the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', a role she held from June 2013 until her departure in May 2016. She is also known for portraying the wife of footballer Geoff Hurst, Judith, in ITV drama '' Tina and Bobby''. Her work has included roles in '' Casualty'', '' Moving On'' and '' Call the Midwife''. Personal life In 2015, she married fellow actor Graeme Rooney, but the couple split the following year. In 2016, she began dating singer and ''Coronation Street ''Coronation Street'' is an English soap opera created by ITV Granada, Granada Television and shown on ITV (TV network), ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres around a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based ...'' actor, Shayne Ward. On 2 August 2016, the couple announced they ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lindsey Butterfield
Lindsey Roscoe (also Butterfield) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Sophie Austin. The character made her first on-screen appearance on 3 June 2013. Lindsey had been involved in storylines such as covering up the murder of Paul Browning (Joseph Thompson) with Cindy Cunningham ( Stephanie Waring) and Mercedes McQueen ( Jennifer Metcalfe), having to choose between two brothers, Joe Roscoe ( Ayden Callaghan) and Freddie Roscoe (Charlie Clapham), being revealed as the notorious Gloved Hand Killer, and teaming up with fellow serial killer Silas Blissett ( Jeff Rawle). Lindsey kills seven people in her killing spree: Rick Spencer (Victor Gardener), Will Savage ( James Atherton), Mariam Andrews ( Helen Lederer), Phoebe McQueen ( Mandip Gill), Dylan Jenkins (James Fletcher), Ashley Davidson ( Kierston Wareing) and Dr. Charles S'avage (Andrew Greenough), while also attempting to kill five others: Diane O'Connor ( Alex Fletcher), Esther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Tracini
Joe Tracini (born Joe James Pasquale; 19 July 1988) is an English actor, presenter and author. He appeared in the role of Dennis Savage in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. His previous TV acting credits have included the BBC Three comedy series '' Coming of Age'' and the Boomerang children's sitcom '' My Spy Family''. His theatre credits include '' Spamalot'', starring in the role of Patsy during a touring version of the production in 2015. In 2022, he published his first book, ''Ten Things I Hate About Me''. Early life Joe Tracini was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, the son of comedian Joe Pasquale and his second wife, Debbie Pasquale. The family subsequently moved to Kent and Joe was brought up in Higham, near Rochester. He was educated at King's School, Rochester and the Rochester Independent College. Having finished school, Tracini joined the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London where he completed a National Diploma in Performing Arts in early 2007. As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Savage
The following is a list of characters who first appeared or were due to appear in the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' during 2011, listed in order of their first appearance. In January 2011, it was announced that Gareth Philips would be taking over the role of series producer from Paul Marquess, who had been with the show for one year. Ruby Button Ruby Button, played by Anna Shaffer, is the younger sister of Duncan Button (Dean Aspen). She made her first on-screen appearance on 3 January 2011. In December 2010, the ''Liverpool Echo'' announced that eighteen-year-old Shaffer would be joining the cast as Ruby. They said the character "will cause mayhem at the expense of her brother". Ruby has been described as "sneaky". Shaffer also announced her character during the Hollyoaks Christmas Music Show in 2010.si In a poll run by ''Inside Soap'' to see which Hollyoaks character out of Ruby, Leanne Holiday (Jessica Forrest), Rae Wilson (Alice Barlow) and Theresa McQueen (Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Ebrahim
Vincent Ebrahim (born 1951) is a South African actor and comedian. He is known for portraying the roles of Ashwin in the BBC later Sky One comedy series ''The Kumars at No. 42'' (2001–2006, 2014), pub landlord Bobby in the BBC One comedy series '' After You've Gone'' (2007–2008), Robert "Big Bob" Gupta in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' (2014) and Hashim Elamin in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' (2021). Early life Ebrahim studied drama at the University of Cape Town. He immigrated to England in 1976, where he began an acting career. He is the brother of actress Vinette Ebrahim. Career Ebrahim spent a decade with community theatre companies performing in plays such as ''Away From It'' by the Common Stock Theatre Company, ''Borderline'' by Hanif Kureishi and the Joint Stock Theatre Company and infamous stage play ''Tartuffe.'' Since 1990, he has worked with Tara Arts, performing in such plays as ''Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme'', ''Tartuffe'', ''Oedipus Rex'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Bob
Big Bob may refer to: People * Robert Brady (criminal) (1904–1934), American bank robber * "Big Bob" Carlisle, a regular audience member of the British show ''Al Murray's Happy Hour'' * Bob Hazell (born 1959), Jamaican-born former footballer in the English Football League * Bob Isbister (1885–1963), Canadian football player * Bob Johnson (Australian footballer, born 1935) (1935–2001), Australian rules footballer * Bob Lee (baseball) (1937–2020), American Major League Baseball pitcher * Bob McLean (Australian footballer) (1914–1989), Australian rules footballer * Robert Middleton (1911–1977), American actor * Big Bob Windham, a ring name, along with Blackjack Mulligan, for professional wrestler Robert Windham (1942–2016) Fictional characters * Robert "Big Bob" Belcher, Sr., a character in the animated television series ''Bob's Burgers'' * Robert "Big Bob" Gupt, a character in the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' * "Big Bob" Joylove, in the British sketch show ''Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirsty-Leigh Porter
Kirsty-Leigh Porter (born 30 December 1988) is an English actress, known for her roles in British soap operas, including portraying Zoe Willson on ''Coronation Street'', Roz Fielding on ''Emmerdale'' and Leela Lomax on ''Hollyoaks''. Career Porter attended Oldham Theatre Workshop and trained extensively in dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary and modern dance. She has played a number of small roles on British television, including ''Doctors'', ''The Royal Today'', '' Shameless'' and '' Ashes to Ashes''. Porter went on to have larger roles in the children's television programme ''My Spy Family'', as Marcy, and ''The Street'' as Ellie. It was announced in July 2009 that Porter had been cast in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' as the girlfriend of long established character David Platt ( Jack P. Shepherd). After her role in ''Coronation Street'', Porter was cast in another ITV soap, ''Emmerdale'', as the best friend of Holly Barton ( Sophie Powles). Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leela Lomax
''Hollyoaks'' is a British television soap opera that was first broadcast on 23 October 1995. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the serial in 2013, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the show's executive producer Bryan Kirkwood. In January, Kevin Foster made his debut screen appearance. The following month saw the arrivals of Nate Tenbury-Newent and Trudy Ryan, played by former '' EastEnders'' actress Danniella Westbrook. Anna Blake was the only character to be introduced in March. April saw Robbie Roscoe, Trevor Royle and Vincent Elegba arrive. The following month Robbie was joined by the rest of his family – Freddie, Jason, Joe, Ziggy and Sandy. Joe's fiancée, Lindsey Butterfield debuted in June, as did Frank Symes. Danny Lomax and DS Trent made their first appearances in July, while Fraser Black, Chloe and Sam Lomax began appearing from August. September saw Jade Hedy arrive. Mariam Andrews, Peri, Tegan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruby O'Donnell
Ruby O'Donnell (born 26 October 2000) is an English actress. Since 2013, O'Donnell has portrayed the role of Peri Lomax in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. For her portrayal of Peri, she won the award for Best Young Actor at the 2016 British Soap Awards. Early and personal life O'Donnell was born in Warrington and grew up in Appleton. She has two brothers. She attended Grappenhall Heys Primary School and then Bridgewater High School. She took acting classes at Little Stars Stage School. Since 2019, O'Donnell has been in a relationship with professional rugby player Sam Halsall. Career In September 2013, it was announced that O'Donnell had been cast in ''Hollyoaks'' as Peri Lomax, the youngest child of the newly established Lomax family. Of the family's arrival, executive producer Bryan Kirkwood commented: "I was conscious of the fact that Ste was languishing on his own with no family around him. I'm eager to bring in a strong female force." On 23 November 2014, it wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
