Casey-Lee Jolleys (born 1974) is a British actress, dancer and performer. Originally from Billinge in

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, Jolleys began performing at an early age and by the age of nine, had become a three-time world champion in ballet, tap and modern dance styles, making television appearances in the process. By the late 1980s, she was a co-presenter of the BBC Saturday morning children's programme ''It's Wicked!'' (produced by

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) and was appearing as Annie Mappin in the BBC comedy-drama series ''

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'' and the sequel, ''Gruey Twoey''. Jolleys returned to presenting around 1999 as a continuity presenter for Channel 5's children's programming strand ''

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'' and also appeared as Jenny in the pre-school series ''Beachcomber Bay''. In 2004 and 2006, Jolleys appeared in the guest role of Stacey Hilton (Orchid) in the long running

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''. For this, she won a Heritage Award for best comedy performance in a soap opera. Jolleys began a dance, drama, singing and comedy academy in her home town of Bolton, alongside comedian

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who subsequently left the school. In 2013, Jolleys starred in the

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''.

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Casey Lee Jolley Academy.Actress Casey Lee balances family life with her career - Asian Image.A Jolleys good show! - thisislancashire.co.uk.BBC Nottingham - Peter Pan pantomime review.
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