Gemma Merna is a British actress, known for her role as Carmel Valentine in the long-running soap opera Hollyoaks – a British soap opera that airs on Channel 4 and E4. The show follows the lives of a group of people living in the fictional village of Hollyoaks, Chester. Gemma Merna has starred in the show since 2006.
Merna was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She has two older sisters. Merna attended Intake High School in Leeds, where she was a member of the school’s drama club. After high school, she studied Performing Arts at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Merna’s first professional acting role was in an episode of the medical drama Holby City in 2004. She went on to appear in a number of other television shows, including The Bill, Casualty and Doctors. In 2006, she landed the role of Carmel Valentine in Hollyoaks. She has appeared in over 700 episodes of the show.
In 2010, Merna won the “Best Actress” award at the British Soap Awards. She was also nominated for the award in 2009 and 2011.
In her spare time, Merna enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the gym, and shopping.
She became a fitness ambassador for Reebok in 2012, and the Gemma Merna yoga DVD “Yoga For You” was released in 2013.
Gemma Merna trivia:
-Gemma Merna’s first professional acting role was in an episode of the medical drama Holby City in 2004.
-Merna has appeared in over 700 episodes of the show and has won numerous awards for her portrayal of the character.
-In 2010, Merna won the “Best Actress” award at the British Soap Awards.
Gemma Merna measurements:
-Bust: 34 inches
-Waist: 24 inches
-Hips: 34 inches
-Height: 5 feet 6 inches
-Weight: 121 pounds
-Eye Colour: Blue
-Hair Colour: Blonde
Gemma Merna fashion style:
-Gemma Merna is known for her chic and sophisticated fashion style.
-Merna often opts for classic pieces with a modern twist.
-She is a fan of well-known British designers such as Victoria Beckham, Stella McCartney and Mulberry.
-Gemma Merna also enjoys wearing high-end labels such as Chanel, Dior and Gucci.
Gemma Merna quotes:
-“I’m a very positive person and I always try to see the best in people.”
-“I’m extremely lucky to be doing something that I love for a living.”
-“I feel honoured to be a part of Hollyoaks and to be able to tell such important stories.”
-“I love playing Carmel because she’s so feisty and passionate about everything she does.”
Gemma Merna posed for nude pictures in 2006 for the British publication, Loaded magazine. The pictures caused quite a stir and landed Merna in hot water with her Hollyoaks bosses. Merna claimed that she was unaware that the pictures would be published in the magazine and that she only did it for “artistic purposes.” Despite this, Merna was reprimanded by Hollyoaks producers and was given a formal warning. She has since apologised for the incident and has said that she regrets posing for the pictures.
