Kasia Haddad

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Kasia Haddad
Born (1977-05-05) 5 May 1977 (age 47)
London, England
Occupation Actress
Known for Balamory, Doctors

Kasia Haddad (born 5 May 1977) [1] is a British actress. She portrayed the role of Josie Jump for series 3 and 4 in the children's television programme Balamory (replacing Buki Akib) [2] and Wendy Parnell in an episode of Doctors . [3] [4]

Haddad also starred in the Balamory DVD special Seeking Santa. [5]

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