Georgia Jay

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Georgia Jay
Born
Georgina Phillips [1]
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present
Television Emmerdale

Georgina Philipps, known professionally as Georgia Jay, is a British actress, known for portraying the role of Steph Miligan in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 2024. Prior to joining the soap, she appeared in various television series including Giri/Haji (2019) and Glow & Darkness (2021).

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Career

Jay made her television debut in the SyFy television film Lake Placid vs. Anaconda in 2015, [2] later appearing in the 2018 film The Devil Sits on Both Shoulders in 2018. [3] [4] A year later, she appeared in the BBC Two crime drama series Giri/Haji . [5] [6] Then in 2021, she starred in the period drama Glow & Darkness. [7] [8]

In 2024, Jay was cast in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale . [9] [10] She was cast as Steph Miligan, the daughter of established characters Caleb (William Ash) and Ruby (Beth Cordingly). [11] [12] Her first appearance aired on 15 November 2024 and she has appeared as a regular cast member since. [13] Her character's first major storyline on the soap sees it transpire that she is the daughter of incest, since Ruby was historically abused by her father as a child. [14] In January 2025, Jay appeared in the BBC crime drama series Silent Witness as Camila. [15] [16]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015NYC Rooftop StorySusanFilm
2015 Lake Placid vs. Anaconda JenniferTelevision film
2018The Devil Sits on Both ShouldersGeorgina VitisFilm
2019 Giri/Haji Diane VickersRecurring role
2021Glow & DarknessClare FavaroneMain role
2022CharityPhoebeShort film
2024–present Emmerdale Steph Miligan Regular role
2025 Silent Witness CamilaGuest role

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