Vicky Longley
Victoria "Vicky" Jane Longley (born 26 October 1988 in Bromley, London) is an English actress and singer. She played Emma Norton in the children's comedy Genie in the House, screened in the UK and The Netherlands on Nickelodeon, and in France on Canal J, and studied performing arts at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
Vicky Longley | |
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| Born | Victoria Jane Longley 26 October 1988 Bromley, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | http://www.vickylongley.co.uk |
Background and early life
Longley trained at the Italia Conti Academy in London for 8 years – starting when she was 11 years old. She is a trained gymnast and has high level grades in all elements of dance and Longley received her first professional role at the age of 13, when she joined the cast of 'Chitty Bang Bang' at the London Palladium.
Longley took the starring role in Cinderella in Bristol's 2008/9 pantomime 'Cinderella' at the Hippodrome alongside Bobby Davro, Michelle Collins and Mickey Rooney.
Television and further work
She has now played 'Emma Norton' in 'Genie in the house' for three seasons and is currently touring as a member of girlband Phacebook who are the supporting act for JLS.
In 2009 Longley was a dancer in the Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? video by Paloma Faith. She was also recently in the Sky One show 'Pineapple Dance Studios' when Paloma Faith's video was featured on the show.
In 2011, Longley appeared as a supporting cast member in the BBC Comedy White Van Man playing the role of "Joanne".
Filmography
| Year | Series | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | Genie in the House | Emma Norton |
| 2011–2012 | White Van Man | Joanne |