Amy Walsh (actress)
Amy Walsh (born 28 March 1987) is a British television actress. She is mainly known for her role as Tracy Shankley on Emmerdale.
Amy Walsh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 March 1987 Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Emmerdale |
| Family | Kimberley Walsh (sister) |
Early life
Walsh was born on 28 March 1987 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the daughter of John and Diane Walsh. She grew up with three siblings, Kimberley Walsh, Sally Walsh and Adam Walsh in Allerton, West Yorkshire. Her sibling Kimberley is a member of the girl group Girls Aloud, and Sally played the character of Lyn Hutchinson on the soap opera Emmerdale between 1997 and 2000.[1]
Career
Walsh's first television role was in 2011 playing the character Jennifique McQueen on the Channel 4 Hollyoaks spin-off series, Hollyoaks Later.[2] In July 2014, Walsh joined the long-running ITV soap opera, Emmerdale as Tracy Metcalfe.[3]
Personal life
Walsh was engaged to Bradley Jaden, but in April 2018, Walsh announced they had split.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hollyoaks Later | Jennifique McQueen | Main role (Series 4) |
| 2014–present | Emmerdale | Tracy Shankley | Main role |
| 2015 | The Abba Christmas Party | Herself | |
| 2018 | The Big Quiz: Coronation Street vs. Emmerdale | Herself | |
| 2019 | The Chase: Celebrity Special | Herself | Season 8, Episode 2 |
References
- "Kimberley Walsh Biography". 26 July 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- Varley, Ciaran (10 June 2011). "Guess who's back?". Channel Four Television Corporation. Archived from the original on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- "Emmerdale: Amy Walsh's role confirmed". Digital Spy. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- Sheldon, Jess (30 April 2018). "Emmerdale cast: Amy Walsh's secret split from fiancee REVEALED as he moves on with co-star". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2 May 2018.