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Johnno Dean
Johnno Dean is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played originally by Mark Powley. He first appeared in October 2002, and from April 2003 was replaced by Colin Wells until his exit on 22 July 2005. The character returned on 26 to 31 October 2017 for a guest stint to coincide with the exit of his former wife, Frankie Osborne (Helen Pearson). Casting Mark Powley originally played Johnno but the role was recast in 2003 with Colin Wells. Hollyoaks did not anticipate Johnno becoming a central character. Powley could not renew his contract due to commitments in place to other projects. A spokesperson for the show revealed that they were delighted to cast Wells in the role, but warned he would not be like the "lothario" character Jake Booth he previously played in rival soap opera ''Crossroads''. On 6 October 2017, it was announced that Wells had reprised his role and would return during the week commencing 23 October. Johnno returns as part of "a huge n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Wells (actor)
Colin Wells is an English actor best known for his roles of Johnno Dean in the long-running television drama series ''Hollyoaks'', Jake Booth in the revival of Crossroads and Sam Curtis in '' CI5: The New Professionals''. Selected filmography *'' CI5: The New Professionals'' - Sam Curtis, 1999 *''Titus'' - Martius, 1999 *''Crossroads'' - Jake Booth, c.2001-2003 *''Hollyoaks'' - Johnno Dean, 2003–2005, 2017 *'' Mr Bean'' - Guest, 2006 (filmed in 1995) *''Casualty Casualty may refer to: *Casualty (person), a person who is killed or rendered unfit for service in a war or natural disaster **Civilian casualty, a non-combatant killed or injured in warfare * The emergency department of a hospital, also known as ...'' - DI Moreland, 2005–2009 External links * Living people English male television actors 1963 births 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors People from Greenwich Male actors from London {{UK-tv-actor-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen Pearson
Helen Pearson (born 16 November 1959) is a British actress who has been in three major soap operas, ''EastEnders'' (during 1990 as April McIntosh), ''Emmerdale'' (from 2000 to 2001 as Carol Wareing), and as Frankie Osborne in ''Hollyoaks'' from 2002 until 2017. Career Her first acting role was in 1987, playing a Nurse in ''The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole''. She also played April in ''EastEnders'' in the early 1990s She has also appeared in the television dramas '' The Darling Buds of May'' and '' Murder in Mind''. Before making her ''Hollyoaks'' debut, she also played the character Mrs. Atkins in '' Attachments''. On Halloween 2017, after having been the longest-serving female on ''Hollyoaks'' as Frankie Osborne for 15 years, the character was killed off and Pearson left the show. Personal life Pearson married in 2013. In 2015, she was convicted for drink driving. She is the older sister of Richard Cadell, the incumbent puppeteer for Sooty Sooty is a British childr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Taylor (Hollyoaks)
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' in 2003, in order of first appearance. Dale Jackson Dale Jackson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Laila Rouass. She appeared throughout 2003. Upon Rouass's casting the ''Liverpool Echo'' said "if tv bosses are looking for a replacement for Cilla - Hollyoaks newest recruit may be the answer" and described her as a "new soap siren". She was also described as "feisty" and her entrances was said to "ruffle a few feathers". Dale has also been described as having a "no-nonsense attitude". Rouass commented on the casting saying "Dale is a real go-getter, very independent and career-minded she doesn't take any nonsense. I've really settled into the `family' now. It's certainly been a change from my past experience, but Dale is a really strong character and the role has certainly given me something to get my teeth into". Rouas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a group of non-communicable neurological disorders characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures. Epileptic seizures can vary from brief and nearly undetectable periods to long periods of vigorous shaking due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. These episodes can result in physical injuries, either directly such as broken bones or through causing accidents. In epilepsy, seizures tend to recur and may have no immediate underlying cause. Isolated seizures that are provoked by a specific cause such as poisoning are not deemed to represent epilepsy. People with epilepsy may be treated differently in various areas of the world and experience varying degrees of social stigma due to the alarming nature of their symptoms. The underlying mechanism of epileptic seizures is excessive and abnormal neuronal activity in the cortex of the brain which can be observed in the electroencephalogram (EEG) of an individual. The reason this occurs in most cases of epilepsy is u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Hunter
Lisa Hunter is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Gemma Atkinson. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 23 April 2001. The character is noted for her storylines including bullying and self-harming. After her exit from ''Hollyoaks'', Atkinson reprised the role twice in two spin-off series. In November 2021, it was announced that Atkinson would be returning to ''Hollyoaks'' for a guest appearance, with her return airing in March 2022. Development Casting Actress Gemma Atkinson was cast in the role of Lisa, a member of the new Hunter family, in 2001. She made her first appearance on 23 April 2001. Lisa joins the local secondary school, where she is bullied by Zara Morgan Zara Morgan is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Kelly Condron. The character initially appeared from 1 April 1999 to 22 December 2005. In July 2021, 15 years after her initial departure fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steph Dean
Steph Roach (also Dean and Cunningham) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Carley Stenson. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 8 March 2000. Steph was introduced into the serial by executive producer Jo Hallows. In 2009 Stenson decided to quit, but the then producer Lucy Allan convinced her to stay to play out a dramatic storyline. The announcement of her departure was made public in June 2010. Stenson's fellow cast members have described her as a "''Hollyoaks'' legend" because of her lengthy duration. Steph has been described as having a highly confident persona, a trait Stenson enjoyed portraying throughout. Steph is also played as "fame hungry". She is noted for a number of high-profile storylines such as the portrayal of bullying in a school environment, the portrayal of epilepsy, which Stenson felt had been a 'taboo subject' for too long. Other stories include becoming a widow and her involvement in Niall R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toby Mills
Toby Mills is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', who arrived on 14 November 2001 played by Henry Luxemburg until 24 October 2003. Henry Luxembourg went on to be an icon of St Anselms college where he currently teaches English. Storylines Toby first appears as the friend of Dan Hunter (Andrew McNair). The pair are arrested when they have a fight outside The Dog in the Pond public house with Adam Morgan (David Brown) and Jamie Nash (Stefan Booth). Toby moves to the village to help the Hunter family search for Ellie Hunter (Sarah Baxendale), when she went missing in Ibiza. He begins working at The Dog with Izzy Cornwell (Elize du Toit) and begins living there. Toby is shocked when Ellie returns to the village. Ellie warns Toby that when they had sex she may have given him gonorrhoea. Ellie tells her brother, Dan, and her father Les (John Graham Davies), who attack Toby. Toby keeps his distance from Ellie. He begins dating Mandy Richardson (S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Hunter (Hollyoaks)
The following is a list of characters that first appeared on the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' in 2001, by first appearance. The year saw the introduction of many new characters including the Hunter family. Jason Cunliffe Jason Cunliffe is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Alex Reid. The character first appeared in 2001 and made his final appearance in 2002. In 2009, a tabloid newspaper reported that Reid was to return to the show, however a spokesperson confirmed that this was "absolute nonsense". Jason Cunliffe is a footballer who lived the high life and always got what he wanted until he met Geri Hudson. Geri instantly fell in love with Jason, or rather for his status, and the pair became Hollyoaks' very own 'Posh and Becks'. Geri wanted to marry Jason, however Jason had other things on his mind as he would often have regular affairs with his book publisher Alyson. He also made a pass at Geri's rival Izzy Cornw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellie Hunter
Ellie Mills (also Hunter) is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Sarah Baxendale. The character made her first on-screen appearance on 22 February 2002 and made her final appearance during the episode broadcast on 25 March 2005. Casting Baxendale made her first on-screen appearance as Ellie during the episode broadcast on 22 February 2002. She told Steve Hendry from the '' Sunday Mail'' that "coming into it is exciting. I'm working with people I've been watching for a long time, but they have made me welcome." Development On the show's official website, Ellie is described as a "gregarious, determined and independent" female. Prior to Ellie's introduction into the series, she played a significant part of the Hunter families stories. Ellie had been missing in Ibiza for some time and unexpectedly arrives in Chester. Ellie's disappearance caused the Hunter family a great deal of emotional distress. Ellie fails to understand their predicament. Bax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Hunter (Hollyoaks)
Les Hunter is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by John Graham Davies. Development On the official ''Hollyoaks'' website, Les is described as "stubborn and strong-minded, but cursed with a fondness for alcohol." Les's mother Lillian Hunter (Judith Barker) was introduced in early 2003. Producer Jo Hallows said Lillian represents every in-law people dread coming to stay, and called her "a witch". She also explained "You start to see why Les turned out the way he did!" Les has "weathered a rocky marriage" to Sally Hunter (Katherine Dow-Blyton) but the pair manage to reconcile. Les' eldest daughter, Ellie Mills (Sarah Baxendale) went missing in Ibiza for two years but later returns home. The ordeal left Les relying on alcohol to seek comfort from her disappearance. Les also has a problematic relationship with his son Lee ( Alex Carter) . When Lee fails his exams he decides to train as a beautician at college. Les is disapproving of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cher
Cher (; born Cherilyn Sarkisian; May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Often referred to by the media as the Honorific nicknames in popular music, "Goddess of Pop", she has been described as embodying female autonomy in a male-dominated industry. Cher is known for her distinctive contralto singing voice and for having worked in numerous areas of entertainment, as well as adopting a variety of styles and appearances throughout her six-decade-long career. Cher gained popularity in 1965 as one-half of the folk rock husband-wife duo Sonny & Cher after their song "I Got You Babe" peaked at number one on the US and UK charts. Together they sold 40 million records worldwide. Her solo career was established during the same time, with the top-ten singles "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" and "You Better Sit Down Kids". She became a television personality in the 1970s with her CBS shows; first ''The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour'', watched by over 30&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Forum. History digiNews (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the digiNEWS website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting a lot of attention from visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Very soon Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea of a merger of the two sites, to create the digiN ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
