Davinia Taylor

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Davinia Taylor
Born
Davinia Murphy

(1977-11-11) 11 November 1977 (age 46)
Wigan, England
Other namesDavinia Murphy
Children4

Davinia Taylor (born Davinia Murphy; 11 November 1977) is an English actress, socialite and interior designer, best known for playing Jude Cunningham in the soap opera Hollyoaks .

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Career

Taylor starred in Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks , playing party girl Jude Cunningham from 1996 to 1998. [1]

The original Hollyoaks part led to roles in the television movies Bostock's Cup , Is Harry on the Boat? , the comedic film, Soul Patrol, as well as a spot on an episode of Urban Gothic , presenting work on The Big Breakfast and Top of the Pops @ Play and an appearance in the documentary series Young, Hot and Talented for Channel 5. [2]

Taylor opened her own hair and beauty salon 'Taylor Made' in London in March 2011. [3]

In 2016 Taylor returned to Hollyoaks after an 18-year absence. [4]

Personal life

Taylor's father, Alan Murphy, a multi-millionaire, ran the AM Paper toilet roll factory in Skelmersdale. [1] [5]

Taylor has frequently been featured in the British tabloid press, as part of the Primrose Hill set with Sadie Frost (actress and ex-wife of Jude Law), and supermodel Kate Moss. [1]

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References

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  2. "Internet Movie Database: Davinia Taylor". IMDb . Retrieved 30 March 2006.
  3. "Davinia Taylor launches new Taylor Made salon". Wahanda.
  4. "Jude is back! Davinia Taylor's Hollyoaks return airs tonight!".
  5. "The Goss - Davinia reveals her baby blues". Wigan Evening Post . 25 September 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2010.