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Leyla Harding
Leyla Harding (also Cavanagh) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, ''Emmerdale'', played by Roxy Shahidi. She made her first on-screen appearance on 11 August 2008 and was introduced by series producer, Anita Turner. The character departed on 5 August 2011. Shahidi returned to ''Emmerdale'' for two episodes on 25 December 2013. She returned full-time in January 2014. On 5 January 2018, Shahadi took maternity leave from the show whilst pregnant with her first child. She returned on 3 October 2018. Casting In July 2008, the ''Prestwich Advertiser'' reported that actress Roxy Shahidi had joined the cast of ''Emmerdale'' as Leyla Harding. Shahidi signed an initial six-month contract. She said of her casting: "I’ve been filming for two weeks now and it’s great. ..I’ve done a lot of theatre but not much TV work up to now so it’s great for me to work on such a popular and well established show. It’s a dream come true in fact." Shahidi later said that she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxy Shahidi
Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi ( fa, رخسانه قوام شهيدي; born 14 March 1983) is an English actress. She is known for portraying the role of Leyla Harding in ITV soap ''Emmerdale''. Career Theatre Shahidi began her career as part of Contact Young Actors Company in 2004 and went on to work for Peskar Productions as a drama workshop leader in Oldham and Bolton. Her theatre credits include '' East is East'', ''Janus'' (for West Yorkshire Playhouse), '' Christie Malry's Own Double Entry'' at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, ''Freshly Scratched'' (for the Battersea Arts Centre) and '' Rafta, Rafta...'' at the National Theatre. She has also acted in radio plays, e.g. Nadeem Aslam's ''Maps for Lost Lovers''. From November 2012 through to January 2013 she played the role of Shahrazad in the Manchester Library Theatre Company performances of Arabian Nights at the Lowry Theatre in Salford, near Manchester. Television Shahidi has appeared on British television in shows suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holy Soap
Holy Soap is a UK television and entertainment website founded in June 2009 by the British television company Channel 5. The website is the official UK home of the Australian soap operas '' Home and Away'' and '' Neighbours'', which are broadcast on the channel. The site allows users to watch full episodes of the soaps on the day they are broadcast, as well as providing additional information about the cast and characters. Holy Soap also includes news and features from four British soap operas that are not broadcast on Channel 5. On 30 June 2011, Holy Soap announced that it was closing. Format In June 2010, Channel 5 launched Holy Soap and it became the official UK website for the two Australian soap operas, ''Home and Away'' and ''Neighbours''. Holy Soap replaced the programmes' stand-alone sites in the UK. The website allows viewers to watch full episodes of the soaps on the day they are broadcast, as well as previous episodes up to thirty days after they have aired. The site als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daily Star Sunday
The ''Daily Star Sunday'' is a weekly tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom. It was launched as a sister title to the ''Daily Star (United Kingdom), Daily Star'' on 15 September 2002. The ''Daily Star Sunday'' is published by Express Newspapers, which along with the ''Daily Star'' also publishes the ''Daily Express'' and ''Sunday Express''. The group was formerly owned by Richard Desmond's Northern and Shell company but is now part of Reach plc (formerly Trinity Mirror). The paper predominantly features stories about celebrities, sport, and news and gossip about popular television programmes, such as soap operas and reality TV shows. The current editor is Denis Mann, who replaced Stuart James after Reach plc took control of the title in 2018. Regular features The newspaper features a picture of a glamorous woman on Page 3. It is always nudity-free. Other regular features in the ''Daily Star Sunday'' include Bushell On The Box, a TV column by Garry Bushell, a film c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Langtree
Andrew Langtree is a British stage and screen actor known for his roles in Coronation Street and Cutting It. Life and career In 1998, Langtree graduated amongst the first alumni of Sir Paul McCartney's Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA). Prior to this, he attended De La Salle School, St Helens. Subsequent to graduation, he played Nick Piazza in the West End musical production of Fame at the Prince of Wales Theatre. He then originated the leading role of Sky in the original London stage cast of the ABBA musical ''Mamma Mia!'' alongside fellow LIPA alumni Lisa Stokke. His theatre credits include roles at the Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow, the National Theatre, London and extensive work at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester. Television appearances include roles in '' Heartbeat'', ''Holby City'', and ''Cutting It''. He played Leon on the ITV soap opera, ''Coronation Street'' in 2009 and Justin Gallagher in ''Emmerdale'' in 2010. In 2011 Langtree created the role of C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Gallagher
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'' in 2010, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by the soap's executive producer, Steve Frost. Charlie Haynes Charles "Charlie" Haynes, played by George Costigan, is an old friend of Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower). He made his first on-screen appearance on 8 March 2010. Charlie was first seen when Rodney was on a date with a glamorous woman, revealing that he and Rodney were friends years ago but lost contact. The next day, Charlie and Rodney were having a drink in the Woolpack, and Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) realised that this was the 'famous' Charlie that Rodney used to talk about years ago. Charlie clearly fancies Diane, making Douglas Potts ( Duncan Preston) dislike him, seeing him as a rival for Diane's affections. Charlie returns from France with presents for Diane and Douglas. When Douglas sees that his present is a box of cigars, he tells ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gavin Blyth
Gavin John Blyth (27 October 1969 – 26 November 2010) was a British television producer and journalist. He was well known for being series producer of ''Emmerdale'' from January 2009 until his death. Beginning his career in 2002, he joined ''Emmerdale'' in 2003 as a writer. He later went on to be an assistant producer and also a story editor on ''Coronation Street''. Early life Blyth was born on 27 October 1969, in Southport he grew up in the village of Hesketh Bank and was educated at Tarleton High School, he was the son of Merseyside journalist and broadcaster Roger Blyth. He began his journalism career in 1985 with his father's company Mercury Press Agency in Liverpool. ''Emmerdale'' On 17 January 2009, it was announced that Anita Turner had quit her role as ''Emmerdales series producer after one year. Blyth was later announced as producer on 22 January 2009. Blyth's first credited episode was broadcast on 13 March 2009. He introduced several characters to the show, includi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie Anderson
Natalie Jane Anderson (born on 24 October 1981) is an English actress, singer and television presenter. She is known for her roles as Stella Davenport in the medical drama ''The Royal'' from 2005 to 2008 and Alicia Metcalfe in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' from 2010 to 2015. She also played the role of Nessarose in the London production ''Wicked'' from May 2009 to March 2010. In 2015, she began appearing on the ITV talk shows '' This Morning'' and ''Loose Women'' on a recurring basis; Anderson also portrayed the role of Lexi Calder in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' from 2021 to 2022. Early and personal life Anderson was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. She was once a Bradford Bulls chearleader. Anderson married fiancé James Shepherd at a ceremony in Harrogate on 6 June 2008. On 1 August 2012, Anderson and her husband had their first son. Career In 2001, Anderson competed in ''Pop Idol''; she narrowly missed out on a place in the live finals after finish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Psycho
''American Psycho'' is a novel by Bret Easton Ellis, published in 1991. The story is told in the first person by Patrick Bateman, a serial killer and Manhattan investment banker. Alison Kelly of ''The Observer'' notes that while "some countries eem itso potentially disturbing that it can only be sold shrink-wrapped", "critics rave about it" and "academics revel in its transgressive and postmodern qualities". A film adaptation starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman was released in 2000 to generally favorable reviews. Producers David Johnson and Jesse Singer developed a musical adaptation for Broadway. The musical premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London in December 2013. Development Plot Set in Manhattan during the Wall Street boom of the late 1980s, ''American Psycho'' follows the life of wealthy young investment banker Patrick Bateman. Bateman, in his mid-20s when the story begins, narrates his everyday activities, from his recreational life among the Wall Street e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Press Association
PA Media (formerly the Press Association) is a multimedia news agency, and the national news agency of the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is part of PA Media Group Limited, a private company with 26 shareholders, most of whom are national and regional newspaper publishers. The biggest shareholders include the Daily Mail and General Trust, News UK, and Informa. PA Media Group also encompasses Globelynx, which provides TV-ready remotely monitored camera systems for corporate clients to connect with TV news broadcasters in the UK and worldwide; TNR, a specialist communications consultancy; Sticky Content, a digital copywriting and content strategy agency; and StreamAMG, a video streaming business. The group's photography arm, PA Images, has a portfolio comprising more than 20 million photographs online and around 10 million in physical archives dating back 150 years. History Founded in 1868 by a group of provincial newspaper proprietors, the PA provides a London-based service of ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon Ogbourne
Lyndon Saul Ogbourne (born 18 May 1983) is an English actor. He is known for his role as Nathan Wylde in the ITV1 soap opera ''Emmerdale''. Background Ogbourne began acting at the age of six. He was educated at Commonweal School before studying drama, media and photography at Swindon College. He trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Ogbourne's grandfather, Michael Beint and his brother, Tristan Beint, are also actors. Career Ogbourne started his television career in 2000 with a part in TV film ''Anchor Me'' opposite Annette Crosbie. Guest roles in '' Spooks'' and ''Robin Hood'' followed in 2006. In 2008, Ogbourne appeared in ''Doctors'' as Ed Toomey. In February 2009, Ogbourne joined ''Emmerdale'' as part of the new Wylde family. In August 2010 it was announced he was to leave the show. In 2011 he toured the UK in Agatha Christie's play ''The Verdict ''The Verdict'' is a 1982 American legal drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by David Mamet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathan Wylde
Nathan Wylde is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by Lyndon Ogbourne. He made his first on-screen appearance on 17 February 2009 and his last on 26 November 2010. Storylines Nathan and his sister, Maisie, arrive in the village for their father's 50th birthday party. Nathan is immediately attracted to Katie Sugden (Sammy Winward), and when he hears that she has a date with Lee Naylor (Lewis Linford), Nathan delays him with questions about his work. Nathan - who attended agricultural college - is tasked with running the estate by his parents. Nathan continues pursuing Katie, causing trouble between her and Lee by successfully manipulating them both. Following a row with Lee, Katie invites Nathan to spend the night with her. The next day, however, she catches him sneaking out and he admits to not wanting a serious relationship until he sees her reconcile with Lee. Nathan works with Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell), assisting his campaign to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Wolfenden
Matthew Wolfenden (born 5 May 1980) is an English actor best known for his role as David Metcalfe in the British soap opera ''Emmerdale''. Early life Wolfenden was born in Norwood Green, West Yorkshire. He was educated at Brighouse High School. Wolfenden was a member of the British gymnastics squad until, aged 16, he fell whilst practising on the rings and broke his back. This prevented him from continuing gymnastics and he turned to acting. Acting career Before becoming part of the ''Emmerdale'' cast, Wolfenden was a cast member in the musical ''Saturday Night Fever''. ''Emmerdale'' Wolfenden plays David Metcalfe, son of Eric Pollard, in ITV's ''Emmerdale''. His first acting job was as an extra on the programme, later he originally auditioned for the role of Eli Dingle, but lost out to Joseph Gilgun; then he was called back for the role of David Metcalfe. ''Hollyoaks: Let Loose'' Wolfenden has also appeared in '' Hollyoaks: Let Loose'', a spin-off of ''Hollyoaks''. ''Soa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |