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Zak Ramsey
Zak Ramsey is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Kent Riley. Zak first appeared in 2004, when he was credited as 'Zak Barnes'. After only four months, Riley was dropped from the programme. The character received a revival 18 months later however when producer Bryan Kirkwood brought him back in 2006. Following the arrival of producer Paul Marquess in January 2010, the series underwent a major overhaul and as part of a large cast cull, it was announced that the character had been axed from the series for a second time on 6 August 2010, witch replaced by new character, Brendan Brady. Character creation and casting The character of Zak was created as a new student along with Bella Manning, to move in the halls of residence at the HCC. He was originally billed as "footie-mad, a Scouser with attitude and more than an eye for the ladies!" After the character's initial stint he was brought back into the series and later relatives of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jo Hallows
Jo Hallows is a British television producer and director, best known for her work on Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' and BBC drama series Grange Hill. Hallows was also Head of Drama Production at Mersey TV. Career Hallows worked as Head of Drama Production at Mersey TV. Hallows was also producer of Grange Hill in 2003. Hollyoaks Hallows began work on Hollyoaks in 1995 and joined the show from its ninth episode. Hallows served as the show's series producer until 2005, when she served as an executive producer, alongside programme creator Phil Redmond. Hallows was responsible for Hollyoaks: Breaking Boundaries, which saw the rape of long-term character Luke Morgan, which was the first time male rape was tackled in a soap. Hallows worked closely with advisers from rape-related support groups to help her make the storyline realistic. Hallows was responsible for killing off Lewis Richardson in her time on the show, which occurred in Hollyoaks: Movin' On. Hallows also worked on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Executive Producer
Executive producer (EP) is one of the top positions in the making of a commercial entertainment product. Depending on the medium, the executive producer may be concerned with management accounting or associated with legal issues (like copyrights or royalties). In films, the executive producer generally contributes to the film's budget and their involvement depends on the project, with some simply securing funds and others being involved in the filmmaking process. Motion pictures In films, executive producers may finance the film, participate in the creative effort, or work on set. Their responsibilities vary from funding or attracting investors into the movie project to legal, scripting, marketing, advisory and supervising capacities. Executive producers vary in involvement, responsibility and power. Some executive producers have hands-on control over every aspect of production, some supervise the producers of a project, while others are involved in name only. The creditin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Hackett
William "Will" Hackett is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Oliver Farnworth. The character first appeared on-screen on 1 September 2006 until 4 May 2007. Although no longer a featured character in the series he was noted for portraying storylines involving mental illness and stalking his girlfriend Zoe Carpenter (Zoë Lister). Storylines Will was revealed as a child genius by Gilly Roach (Anthony Quinlan) as he was a contestant on Countdown at 15 years old and seen as a child prodigy. He was also fast-tracked into Oxford University at 16 but dropped out due to complications. Now at HCC with a second chance, Will is extremely moody and keeps himself to himself but has developed obsessive feelings for Zoe Carpenter (Zoë Lister). He tried to win her affection but she turned him down; he has since tried more devious means of winning her praise by trying to sabotage her new relationship with Zak Ramsey (Kent Riley). When Zak and Zoe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivia Johnson
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' in 2005, by order of first appearance. Louise Summers Rob Owen Robert "Rob" Owen is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by David Prosho between 2005 and 2006. He is Carrie Owen's estranged husband. He recently returned after finding out about his son Russ Owen's cancer. Originally ostracized from the family because he refused to believe his other son Sam Owen's innocence when he was imprisoned, Rob returned after Russ warned him that he could be at risk from cancer, and after his daughter Nicole Owen begged him to stay. Rob's return almost split the family again as Sam refused to accept him at first. He was forced to change his mind after Rob rescued him on a climbing trip when Sam was unable to scale the rock face on his own. When Sam realised that Rob did care for him after all, he eventually forgave him. After Sam confess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Spencer (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] |
Jennifer Biddall
Jennifer Biddall (born 26 May 1980) is an English actress who played the part of Jessica Harris in ''Hollyoaks'' from 2005 to 2008 and joined '' EastEnders'' to play Megan in 2022. She has at times been credited as Jennifer Bidall or Janet Biddall. Biddall was born in Bath, Somerset, and grew up in Corsham, Wiltshire where she went to The Corsham School. She studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, afterwards moving to London where she appeared in the film shorts ''Delicate'' and ''Kidnap''. In early 2008 she ended her ''Hollyoaks'' role as Jessica Harris, later becoming part of a radio-play with ex-co-star Gerard McCarthy for 4Radio, appearing in a new musical called ''The EXtra Factor'', and joining the musical '' Dreamboats and Petticoats'' at the Playhouse Theatre in London. In December 2009 Biddall and actor Ben Freeman were engaged; on 10 September 2010 they were married at The Manor House Hotel, Castle Combe where Biddall's former ''Hollyoaks'' castmate Zoe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Harris (Hollyoaks)
Jessica Harris is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jennifer Biddall. She debuted on-screen during episodes airing in October 2005. Biddal decided to leave the serial in December 2007, Jessica last appeared on 31 December 2007, And Biddall has since admitted she doesn't want to return to the serial. Jessica's notable storylines include affairs, being unlucky in love, gambling and a carbon monoxide plot. Casting In 2005, Jessica was created by executive producer David Hanson and actress Jennifer Biddall was cast into the role. In 2007, it was revealed that Biddall had quit the serial in order to pursue other projects. Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood stated: "Jenny Biddall is in the pipeline to be leaving at the end of the year. She steps rather too readily into Zoe's shoes when Darren starts on his winning streak and they form a Bonnie and Clyde partnership which is very funny but she leaves in a dramatic twist in the New Year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameron Clark (Hollyoaks)
The following is a list of characters who first appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'' in 2002, by order of first appearance. ''Hollyoaks'' is a long running Channel 4 soap opera in the United Kingdom. This year saw the introduction of the Dean family as an extension to current cast member Steph Dean's family. Norman Sankofa Norman Sankofa is a fictional character on the Channel 4 British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks''. He was played by actor Jamie Luke between 2002–2004. Norman is Theo Sankofa's younger brother. As a schoolchild, Norman was left homeless after Theo's death, a fact he hid for many months from the other Hollyoaks residents. Jack Osborne eventually befriended Norman and took him into his home, much to the annoyance of Jack's son, Darren, who Norman consequently had many run-ins with. After his A-levels, Norman started a brief relationship with Zara Morgan, only to vanish to train as a policeman, following in Jack's footsteps. Charlie Green ... [...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] |
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] |
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 from the soap, it was announced that Condron would be reprising her role as Zara from August 2021. Casting and characterisation Departure In July 2005, it was announced that the serial's production team planned to write out some of their established characters. Kris Green of Digital Spy said he had heard that Condron's contract would not be renewed. In November, it was reported she had already finished filming with the series. Condron said that she was already pursuing other projects. Producers remained secretive about how they would write Zara out of the series. The character departed on 22 December 2005. Reintroduction On 19 July 2021, it was announced that Condron would return in August 2021 after a 16-year absence from ''Hollyoaks''. It was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michaela McQueen
Michaela McQueen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Hollie-Jay Bowes. Michaela was the first of the McQueen family to be seen on-screen in 2006, when she was credited as Michaela Jones. On 8 June 2010, Bowes announced that she had quit the show and would leave in six months. However, it was announced on 24 June 2010 that show bosses had axed Bowes and speedily wrote Michaela out after she spoke about upcoming storylines and her exit on social networking website Twitter. Bowes reprised her role as Michaela in 2011, initially appearing in the fourth series of ''Hollyoaks Later'', before reappearing in the main series. In July 2012, Bowes confirmed she would be leaving ''Hollyoaks'', and her final scenes would air on 31 August 2012. Character development Characterisation A writer from the serial's official website described Michaela as always ready "for a bit of McQueen scheming" and said she has always had to fight to gain atten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
