Sandra Martin | |
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| Born | [ |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Television | Gogglebox 100 Years Younger in 21 Days |
Sandra Martin is an English television personality, known for appearing on Channel 4 programme Gogglebox between 2013 and 2017.
Martin is from Brixton, London. [1] [2] In 1984, she served six months in prison after being convicted of fraud. [3] In 2013, Martin was living off benefits when she was approached in a pub by a Channel 4 production member to become a cast member on the reality programme Gogglebox , and when asked if there was anyone who could appear alongside her, she suggested her friend Sandi Bogle. [4] [5] After Bogle left the show after eight series in 2016, Martin was joined alongside her daughter Chanchez for the ninth series. [6] [7] Martin announced her departure from the show in July 2017. [8] [9]
In March 2018, Martin appeared on the ITV series 100 Years Younger in 21 Days. [10] [11] The programme followed celebrities as they underwent various procedures and activities over the course of a week in an attempt to reverse ageing. [12] [13] In October 2018, she appeared on a celebrity edition of First Dates . [14] [15] Since appearing on television, Martin has continued to rely on benefits, and has had spates of homelessness in recent years. [16] [17] [18] [19]
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2017 | Gogglebox | Cast member | [20] |
| 2016 | Up Late with Rylan | Audience member | [21] |
| 2016 | First Dates | Participant | [22] |
| 2017 | This Morning | Guest; 1 episode | [23] |
| 2018 | Loose Women | Guest; 1 episode | [24] |
| 2018 | 100 Years Younger in 21 Days | Participant | [25] |
| 2019 | Judge Rinder | Guest; 1 episode | [26] |
| 2019 | Judge Romesh | Guest; 1 episode | [27] |
| 2020 | Dragony Aunts | Guest; 1 episode | [28] |