Holly Weston | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 30 August 1985 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Holly Weston is an English actress. She is known for her role as Ash Kane in the British television soap opera Hollyoaks . Weston also played the lead roles in feature films Filth and Wisdom and Splintered.
Weston was born in Putney, London, England. [1] Weston began acting as a child. [2] She trained in dance at the Urdang Academy, she also trained in acting at the Anna Scher Theatre before training at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. [3] After Weston was cast in Hollyoaks she relocated to Liverpool where the serial is filmed. [4]
In 2003 Weston appeared in Mouth to Mouth as Claire. [3] Weston was later cast as the lead role in Filth and Wisdom , which was the directorial debut of Madonna. She played Holly, a ballet dancer working as a stripper and pole dancer. The film was initially planned to be a short film, but as it was filmed it became a feature-length film. [4] Weston was later cast in the lead role in horror film Splintered, in which she played teenager Sophie. [5] Weston has also appeared in film Mouth to Mouth as Claire [3] before appearing as the corpse of Carter's wife in John Carter . [1]
Weston has also appeared as Grace in Harley Street , [1] as Sadie in Law & Order: UK , [1] as Fleur in Off the Hook , [3] as Kelly Robe in Wall of Silence, [3] as Julie in Killing Time , [3] Leah in White Heat [6] and as Lara Stone in The Impressions Show . [7]
On 5 September 2011 it was announced that Weston had been cast in a regular role in Hollyoaks as Ash Kane. [8] Weston said she was initially signed to a six-month contract, which was a "trial period". [9] Producers then decided to keep the character on. [1] For her portrayal of Ash, Weston was nominated for "Best Actress" at the 2012 British Soap Awards. [10] She later received a "Best Actress" nomination at the 2012 TV Choice Awards. [11]
Weston has also done voice-over work and appeared in the music videos for "Lonely Girl" by Sandi Thom and "The Test" by Chemical Brothers. [3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mouth to Mouth | Claire | |
| 2004 | Wall of Silence | Kelly Robe | TV Movie |
| 2005 | Murder in Suburbia | Holly Andrews | Episode: “Witches” |
| 2006 | A Love Too Tempting | Brenda | |
| 2006 | C**T | Laura | |
| 2007 | Silver Trees | Holly | |
| 2008 | All That's Left | ||
| 2008 | Filth and Wisdom | Holly | |
| 2008 | Harley Street | Grace | TV Series |
| 2009 | Off the Hook | Fleur | TV Series |
| 2009 | A Day with Jessie | Jessie | |
| 2010 | Splintered | Sophie | |
| 2010 | Law & Order: UK | Sadie | Episode: “Hounded” |
| 2011 | Gangster Kitten | Crack Girl 2 | |
| 2011 | The Impressions Show | Lara Stone | |
| 2011—2013 | Hollyoaks | Ash Kane | TV Series |
| 2011 | Killing Time | Julie | |
| 2012 | Edelweiss | Polly | |
| 2012 | John Carter | John Carter's Wife | |
| 2012 | White Heat | Leah | |
| 2013 | Dementamania | Laura Harrington | |
| 2014 | Casualty | Amy Webster | Episode: “Valentines Day Mascara” |
| 2015 | Assassin | Chloe | |
| 2015 | Howl | Ellen | |
| 2016 | The Collection | Flor | TV Series |
| 2018 | Father Brown | Lucy Dawes | Episode: “The Dance of Death” |
| 2018 | Await Further Instructions | Kate |
Nikki Sanderson is an English actress and former glamour model who is known for playing Candice Stowe in the television soap opera Coronation Street, Dawn Bellamy in Heartbeat and Maxine Minniver in Hollyoaks. During her time at Coronation Street and since, she has also been a television presenter on programmes such as CD:UK, Junior Eurovision: The British Final and Ministry of Mayhem.
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.
Natalie Joy Robb is a Scottish actress and singer. She played the roles of Gemma Clewes in EastEnders Trish McDonald in the Scottish Television soap opera Take the High Road (1990–1999) and Jude Carlyle in the BBC soap opera Doctors (2001–2004). Since 2009, she has portrayed the role of Moira Barton in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. Her other television roles include Dream Team (2000–2001) and The Bill (2004–2005).
Gemma Bissix is an English actress. She has been acting since the age of 9. Her most prominent roles have been in soap operas, as Clare Bates in EastEnders and Clare Devine in Hollyoaks ; she was awarded with two British Soap Awards for the latter role. Away from soap opera, Bissix has appeared in various television programmes and she competed in the 2009 series of Dancing on Ice. She has appeared in various pantomimes. Bissix returned to Hollyoaks in 2013.
Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe is an English actress. She is known for her role as Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, which she has appeared in since 2006. Her portrayal of the character has led to her reprising the role in the programme's spin-off series Hollyoaks Later between 2008 and 2020. She appeared as a contestant in the sixth series of Dancing on Ice in 2011, where she finished in tenth place.
Clare Devine is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by actresses Gemma Bissix and Samantha Rowley. Bissix reprised the role in 2009 for the culmination of Warren Fox and Justin Burton's storylines. She later returned to the show in 2013. Clare was killed-off in October 2013, and Bissix said that it would allow Hollyoaks to develop other villainous characters. Bissix has won three British Soap Awards for her portrayal of Clare, and has been named one of the best British soap opera characters.
Gemma Merna is an English actress and model. She is best known for portraying Carmel McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks from 2006 to 2014.
Riley Costello is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Rob Norbury. Riley was introduced on 20 July 2010 with the Costello family as part of a cast overhaul of the series. In December 2011, the serial's executive producer Emma Smithwick said that Riley would remain in Hollyoaks despite his family's departure. On 14 September 2012, it was announced Riley was to leave Hollyoaks and Riley was killed off in a shooting during the episode airing 3 October 2012.
Melissa Wells is a British actress best known for playing Loretta Jones in Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.
Hollyoaks began airing on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom on 23 October 1995. The target audience was that of teenagers and it initially dramatised the lives of seven of that age group who lived in Hollyoaks, a fictional suburb in the city of Chester in Cheshire, England.
Martha Kane is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Carli Norris. The character debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 18 January 2012. The character was introduced as the mother of Ash, Callum and Lacey Kane. Martha is portrayed as a feisty female and a liberal parent. Martha is an alcoholic and has been used to portray the effects the issue has on involved family members. Her addiction causes trouble and affects her youngest daughter, Lacey, following a violent altercation. Despite attempting to overcome her addiction, Martha failed to stop drinking.
Ally Gorman is a fictional character from the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Dan O'Connor. The actor's casting was announced in December 2011. O'Connor originally auditioned for a different role, before being asked to audition for the part of Ally. O'Connor was given the part and began filming his scenes three days later. Hollyoaks' series producer, Emma Smithwick, said that O'Connor "nailed" his audition. O'Connor signed up for an initial twelve episode stint, but his contract was extended and he became a regular cast member. The actor commutes from London to Liverpool for filming. O'Connor made his debut screen appearance as Ally during the episode broadcast on 31 January 2012. O'Connor departed Hollyoaks on 27 November 2012.
Sol Heras is an English actor. He was the second actor to portray the character Ryan Connor in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, from 2012 until 2013. He replaced Ben Thompson, and in turn was replaced by Ryan Prescott in 2018.
Ash Kane is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Holly Weston. Ash debuted on-screen on 28 September 2011. Weston attended a late audition for the role and was later told she had secured the part. Weston was signed to the serial on an initial six-month contract which was later extended by impressed producers.
Paul Browning is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Joseph Thompson. He made his debut screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 23 January 2012 and was introduced by Emma Smithwick. Doctor Browning was introduced as part of a storyline featuring Mercedes McQueen in which he "shows her the benefits of 'selling her services'". Doctor Browning and Mercedes later begin a relationship, which Smithwick called a "union of the dark soul mates". Thompson said that Doctor Browning and Mercedes "are excited by how dangerous the other is" and are "kindred spirits" who have an "undeniable connection between them". When Lynsey Nolan is murdered in a whodunnit plot Doctor Browning becomes a suspect before it is later revealed he had killed Lynsey. Doctor Browning is described as having an "incredible capacity for Sleaze" and as someone who "needs to be in control and is not afraid to use underhand tactics".
Callum Kane is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Laurie Duncan. The character and Duncan's casting was announced on 25 August 2011. Callum was introduced to the show along with five other regular characters. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 6 September 2011. While appearing in the sixth series of Hollyoaks Later in October 2013, Callum was killed off. His exit came as part of a "cast cull", which coincided with the show's 18th anniversary. Duncan's departure from the show was kept secret to ensure viewers would be surprised. The actor later admitted that he cried when he learned that he was leaving.
Anna Passey is an English actress, known for portraying Sienna Blake in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. For her role as Sienna, she won the award for Villain of the Year at the 2014 British Soap Awards.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
