Sophie Porley

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Sophie Porley
Born
Sophie Elizabeth Porley

1987or1988(age 35–36) [1]
Thurrock, Essex, England
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Years active2012–present

Sophie Elizabeth Porley (born c. 1987) [1] is an English actress and model, known for her role as Ellie Nightingale in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks . [2] Before starring in Hollyoaks, she had roles in The Work Experience and Jupiter Ascending , and has also modelled for Bravissimo, Tu for Sainsbury's, and Royce Lingerie.

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Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 The Work Experience Model1 episode
2015 Jupiter Ascending SexbotFilm
2015–2018 Hollyoaks Ellie Nightingale Series regular; 237 episodes
2017 Tulip Fever Tavern girlTelevision film

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
2017 22nd National Television Awards Serial Drama PerformanceNominated [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Hollyoaks stars Sophie Porley and Adam Woodward confirm REAL LIFE romance". 4 October 2018.
  2. Kilkelly, Daniel (28 September 2015). "Hollyoaks newcomer Sophie Porley: 'Ellie Nightingale is a fun bitch'". Digital Spy . Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  3. Deene, Sarah (11 October 2016). "This is the BBC's last chance to bag an National Television Award for The Great British Bake Off/". Metro . Retrieved 23 September 2020.