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| | caption = Halfpenny in 2009 | | caption = Halfpenny in 2009 | ||
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| | birth_place = ], England<ref>{{cite web |last1=Halfpenny |first1=Chelsea |title=Chelsea Halfpenny on the benefits of community running |url=https://www.womensrunning.co.uk/inspiration/chelsea-halfpenny-on-the-benefits-of-community-running/ |website=www.womensrunning.co.uk |accessdate=6 April 2020 |date=19 July 2019}}</ref> | |||
| | birth_place = ], England | |||
| | occupation = Actress | | occupation = Actress | ||
| | years_active = 2004–present | | years_active = 2004–present | ||
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| '''Chelsea Halfpenny''' |
'''Chelsea Halfpenny''' is an English actress, known for her roles as ] in the ] soap opera '']'' and ] in the ] drama '']''. | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
| Halfpenny attended St Augustine's Primary School in Leam Lane, ] and then went on to attend St Edmund Campion School in ],<ref>{{cite web|title=Family viewing|url=http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/0300entertainment/onthebox/tm_method=full%26objectid=13380839%26siteid=50081-name_page.html|publisher=The Sunday Sun|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> both of which her aunt, ], attended. She also attended Saturday fame school classes at the Reavley Theatre School, ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jill has the Xtra factor|url=http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/0300entertainment/onthebox/tm_method=full%26objectid=14973001%26siteid=50081-name_page.html|publisher=Ic Newcastle|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> Halfpenny lived on the ], in ].<ref name="Newest Grover's tips from TV aunt">{{cite web|title=Newest Grover's tips from TV aunt|url=http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/0300entertainment/onthebox/tm_method=full%26objectid=12614391%26siteid=50081-name_page.html|publisher=Ic Newcastle|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> | Halfpenny attended St Augustine's Primary School in Leam Lane, ]<ref>{{cite web |title=‘Generations at Christmas’ School Choir |url=https://staugustinesprimary.org/blog/2014/12/generations-at-christmas-school-choir/ |accessdate=6 April 2020 |date=22 December 2014}}</ref> and then went on to attend St Edmund Campion School in ],<ref>{{cite web|title=Family viewing|url=http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/0300entertainment/onthebox/tm_method=full%26objectid=13380839%26siteid=50081-name_page.html|publisher=The Sunday Sun|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> both of which her aunt, ], attended. She also attended Saturday fame school classes at the Reavley Theatre School, ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jill has the Xtra factor|url=http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/0300entertainment/onthebox/tm_method=full%26objectid=14973001%26siteid=50081-name_page.html|publisher=Ic Newcastle|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> Halfpenny lived on the ], in ].<ref name="Newest Grover's tips from TV aunt">{{cite web|title=Newest Grover's tips from TV aunt|url=http://icnewcastle.icnetwork.co.uk/0300entertainment/onthebox/tm_method=full%26objectid=12614391%26siteid=50081-name_page.html|publisher=Ic Newcastle|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| ===Television and film=== | ===Television and film=== | ||
| Halfpenny's professional acting career began in 2004 when she appeared in the '']'' ] "''What Parents Do''", playing an eleven-year-old girl called Karine. In the same year, she booked a role as Lucy Summerbee in popular children's television series '']''. Halfpenny secured the role after answering an advertisement in the ].<ref name="Newest Grover's tips from TV aunt" /> She remained in the series until 2006. | Halfpenny's professional acting career began in 2004 when she appeared in the '']'' ] "''What Parents Do''", playing an eleven-year-old girl called Karine.<ref name="Casualty2004">{{cite web |last1=Hollingsworth |first1=Di |title=Ex-Emmerdale and Casualty star Chelsea Halfpenny is not denying those Strictly rumours! |url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/news/chelsea-halfpenny-not-denying-strictly-rumours-537090/ |website=What's on TV |accessdate=6 April 2020 |language=en |date=5 June 2018}}</ref> In the same year, she booked a role as Lucy Summerbee in popular children's television series '']''.<ref name="BykerGroveBBC">{{cite web |title=Byker Grove - Grove graduates - where are they now? |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/tyne/content/articles/2008/05/20/byker_grove_feature.shtml?page=2 |website=www.bbc.co.uk |accessdate=6 April 2020 |language=en-gb |date=22 May 2008}}</ref> Halfpenny secured the role after answering an advertisement in the ].<ref name="Newest Grover's tips from TV aunt" /> She remained in the series until 2006. | ||
| After leaving ''Byker Grove'' in 2006, Halfpenny continued to work in the North East. She featured in an independent short film for Sham Films, called ''Cherry Pop''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cherry Pop|url=http://www.shamfilms.co.uk/films/drama/cherry-pop.html|publisher=Sham Films|accessdate=22 September 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810032627/http://shamfilms.co.uk/films/drama/cherry-pop.html|archivedate=10 August 2013|df=}}</ref> | After leaving ''Byker Grove'' in 2006, Halfpenny continued to work in the North East. She featured in an independent short film for Sham Films, called ''Cherry Pop''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cherry Pop|url=http://www.shamfilms.co.uk/films/drama/cherry-pop.html|publisher=Sham Films|accessdate=22 September 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810032627/http://shamfilms.co.uk/films/drama/cherry-pop.html|archivedate=10 August 2013|df=}}</ref> | ||
| Halfpenny featured in the 2010 short film ''Compulsion'', directed by Andy McVicar. She played the female lead Kelly, in a story of young adolescent love.<ref>{{cite web|title=NFM funded short scoops top prize|url=http://www.northernmedia.org/news/nfm-funded-short-scoops-top-prize/|publisher=Northern Film Media|accessdate=17 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714151556/http://www.northernmedia.org/news/nfm-funded-short-scoops-top-prize/|archive-date=14 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was funded by Northern Film and Media's Digital Nation initiative fund. Made for £20,000, ''Compulsion'' won the British Council award for "Best New Short Film'" at the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Andy McVicar film Compulsion wins London Short Film Festival prize|url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/film-reviews/2012/01/25/andy-mcvicar-film-compulsion-wins-london-short-film-festival-prize-61634-30193034/|work=The Journal|accessdate=25 January 2012}}</ref> | Halfpenny featured in the 2010 short film ''Compulsion'', directed by Andy McVicar. She played the female lead Kelly, in a story of young adolescent love.<ref name="CompulsionAwardNorthernMedia">{{cite web|title=NFM funded short scoops top prize|url=http://www.northernmedia.org/news/nfm-funded-short-scoops-top-prize/|publisher=Northern Film Media|accessdate=17 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714151556/http://www.northernmedia.org/news/nfm-funded-short-scoops-top-prize/|archive-date=14 July 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was funded by Northern Film and Media's Digital Nation initiative fund. Made for £20,000, ''Compulsion'' won the British Council award for "Best New Short Film'" at the ].<ref name="CompulsionAwardJournalLive">{{cite web|title=Andy McVicar film Compulsion wins London Short Film Festival prize|url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/film-reviews/2012/01/25/andy-mcvicar-film-compulsion-wins-london-short-film-festival-prize-61634-30193034/|work=The Journal|accessdate=25 January 2012}}</ref> | ||
| On 8 October 2010, Halfpenny made her first appearance on Yorkshire-based soap opera '']'' as runaway teenager ], who became a regular character.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amy Wyatt Character Profile ITV.com|url=http://www.itv.com/emmerdale/characters/amy-wyatt/|publisher=ITV.com|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> On 11 October 2013, Halfpenny confirmed that she was to leave ''Emmerdale''. Her last episode was shown on 14 November 2013. Later in 2013, Halfpenny portrayed Sarah in a short film called ''Lilium'', a production by students at ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lilium|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBfHyjQsGlk|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> | On 8 October 2010, Halfpenny made her first appearance on Yorkshire-based soap opera '']'' as runaway teenager ], who became a regular character.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amy Wyatt Character Profile ITV.com|url=http://www.itv.com/emmerdale/characters/amy-wyatt/|publisher=ITV.com|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> On 11 October 2013, Halfpenny confirmed that she was to leave ''Emmerdale''. Her last episode was shown on 14 November 2013. Later in 2013, Halfpenny portrayed Sarah in a short film called ''Lilium'', a production by students at ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lilium|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBfHyjQsGlk|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> | ||
| In 2015, Halfpenny joined the cast of ] medical drama '']''. She portrayed the role of ], a ] doctor. Halfpenny's first episode aired on 19 September 2015. Halfpenny had signed for eight episodes and departed the show on 14 November 2015, but in May 2016, it was announced that Halfpenny would return to ''Casualty'', with her return episode airing on 30 July 2016.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-05-18/casualty-charlie-is-sacked-in-dramatic-new-summer-trailer | title=Casualty: Charlie is sacked in dramatic new summer trailer}}</ref> On 15 January 2019, it was confirmed that Halfpenny would be leaving ''Casualty'' after four years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/casualty/a25884880/casualty-spoilers-alicia-munroe-exit-chelsea-halfpenny/|title=Casualty exit for Alicia Munroe as Chelsea Halfpenny bows out|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|date= |
In 2015, Halfpenny joined the cast of ] medical drama '']''. She portrayed the role of ], a ] doctor. Halfpenny's first episode aired on 19 September 2015. Halfpenny had signed for eight episodes and departed the show on 14 November 2015, but in May 2016, it was announced that Halfpenny would return to ''Casualty'', with her return episode airing on 30 July 2016.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-05-18/casualty-charlie-is-sacked-in-dramatic-new-summer-trailer | title=Casualty: Charlie is sacked in dramatic new summer trailer}}</ref> On 15 January 2019, it was confirmed that Halfpenny would be leaving ''Casualty'' after four years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/casualty/a25884880/casualty-spoilers-alicia-munroe-exit-chelsea-halfpenny/|title=Casualty exit for Alicia Munroe as Chelsea Halfpenny bows out|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|date=15 January 2019|website=Digital Spy|language=en-GB|access-date=15 January 2019}}</ref> | ||
| ===Music=== | ===Music=== | ||
| In 2009, Halfpenny progressed to the ] national finals, with Newcastle-based girl group Vivo. | In 2009, Halfpenny progressed to the ] national finals, with Newcastle-based girl group Vivo. {{cn}} | ||
| In 2011, Halfpenny featured on a ] release by MWM Records, called ''Big River Big Songs''. She sang a solo of "I Still Love Him" and sang a duet, "The Shoe Makker" with fellow ''Emmerdale'' cast member ].<ref>{{cite web|title=DVD captures the heart and soul of the River Tyne|url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/lifestyle-news/newcastle-features/2011/11/21/dvd-captures-the-heart-and-soul-of-the-river-tyne-61634-29810479/|work=The Journal|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref><ref name="Big River Big Songs "></ref> Both songs sung by Halfpenny were made for paid download on ] on 12 March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Still I Love Him (Big River Big Songs – The Tyne) (feat. The Hush) – Single|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/still-i-love-him/id510316065?i=510316127&ign-mpt=uo%3D4|publisher=apple.com|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shoemakker (Big River Big Songs – The Tyne) (feat. Billy Mitchell, Ray Ladlaw) – Single|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shoemakker-big-river-big-songs/id510316136|publisher=apple.com|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> | In 2011, Halfpenny featured on a ] release by MWM Records, called ''Big River Big Songs''. She sang a solo of "I Still Love Him" and sang a duet, "The Shoe Makker" with fellow ''Emmerdale'' cast member ].<ref>{{cite web|title=DVD captures the heart and soul of the River Tyne|url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/lifestyle-news/newcastle-features/2011/11/21/dvd-captures-the-heart-and-soul-of-the-river-tyne-61634-29810479/|work=The Journal|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref><ref name="Big River Big Songs "></ref> Both songs sung by Halfpenny were made for paid download on ] on 12 March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Still I Love Him (Big River Big Songs – The Tyne) (feat. The Hush) – Single|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/still-i-love-him/id510316065?i=510316127&ign-mpt=uo%3D4|publisher=apple.com|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shoemakker (Big River Big Songs – The Tyne) (feat. Billy Mitchell, Ray Ladlaw) – Single|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/shoemakker-big-river-big-songs/id510316136|publisher=apple.com|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> | ||
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| ===Stage=== | ===Stage=== | ||
| In 2012, Halfpenny took part in ], a biannual ] held in aid of the Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund, which benefits young performers in the ] area. Starring alongside ] and ], Halfpenny played Lambrini, a young Newcastle woman on community service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Sunday For Sammy, Newcastle City Hall|url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2012/02/13/review-sunday-for-sammy-newcastle-city-hall-61634-30320955/|work=The Journal|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> In 2014, she appeared in a variety of roles in the ] production of ]'s ''Beryl'' – celebrating the sporting achievements of cyclist ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Production Information: Beryl|url=http://www.wyp.org.uk/what's-on/2014/beryl/|publisher=West Yorkshire Playhouse|accessdate=12 July 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805031000/http://www.wyp.org.uk/what%27s-on/2014/beryl/|archivedate=5 August 2014|df=}}</ref> | In 2012, Halfpenny took part in ], a biannual ] held in aid of the Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund, which benefits young performers in the ] area. Starring alongside ] and ], Halfpenny played Lambrini, a young Newcastle woman on community service.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Sunday For Sammy, Newcastle City Hall|url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/culture-newcastle/arts-news/2012/02/13/review-sunday-for-sammy-newcastle-city-hall-61634-30320955/|work=The Journal|accessdate=22 September 2012}}</ref> In 2014, she appeared in a variety of roles in the ] production of ]'s ''Beryl'' – celebrating the sporting achievements of cyclist ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Production Information: Beryl|url=http://www.wyp.org.uk/what's-on/2014/beryl/|publisher=West Yorkshire Playhouse|accessdate=12 July 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140805031000/http://www.wyp.org.uk/what%27s-on/2014/beryl/|archivedate=5 August 2014|df=}}</ref> | ||
| In 2019, it was announced that she would be taking over the role of Judy in '']'', as part of the ] production. | In 2019, it was announced that she would be taking over the role of Judy in '']'', as part of the ] production.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wood |first1=Alex |title=Chelsea Halfpenny to take over from Amber Davies in 9 to 5 the Musical in the West End |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/chelsea-halfpenny-9-to-5-west-end-cast_49553.html |website=www.whatsonstage.com |accessdate=6 April 2020 |date=31 July 2019}}</ref> | ||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| She is the daughter of Newcastle DJ Paula Halfpenny and the niece of actress ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chelsea Halfpenny: Playing Emmerdale mum hasn't made me broody|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/chelsea-halfpenny-playing-emmerdale-mum-158743|work=The Mirror|accessdate=22 September 2012|date= |
She is the daughter of Newcastle DJ Paula Halfpenny<ref>{{cite web |title=Clubbing together with Paula |url=http://www.thejournal.co.uk/news/north-east-news/clubbing-together-with-paula-4626486 |website=The Journal |accessdate=6 April 2020 |language=en |date=26 June 2013}}</ref> and the niece of actress ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chelsea Halfpenny: Playing Emmerdale mum hasn't made me broody|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/chelsea-halfpenny-playing-emmerdale-mum-158743|work=The Mirror|accessdate=22 September 2012|date=17 January 2012}}</ref> | ||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
| ===Film=== | |||
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| | Tracy | | Tracy | ||
| | Short film | | Short film | ||
| |<ref>{{cite web |title=Chelsea Halfpenny CV |url=https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/chelsea-halfpenny |website=United Agents |accessdate=6 April 2020}}</ref> | |||
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| | 2010 | | 2010 | ||
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| | Kelly | | Kelly | ||
| | Short film funded by Northern Film and Media | | Short film funded by Northern Film and Media | ||
| |<ref name="CompulsionAwardNorthernMedia" />|<ref name="CompulsionAwardJournalLive" /> | |||
| |- | |||
| | 2013 | |||
| | ''Lilium'' | |||
| | Sarah | |||
| | Short film made by ] students | |||
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| | Short film | | Short film | ||
| |<ref>{{cite web |title=Cry Baby Blue - About (Image) |url=https://www.facebook.com/crybabybluefilm/about/ |website=Facebook |accessdate=6 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=al-Habib |first1=Marlek |title=Cry Baby Blue (2018) |url=https://vimeo.com/257867523 |website=Vimeo |accessdate=6 April 2020 |date=28 February 2018}}</ref> <!-- Both these sources aren't great however short films generally get next to no attention. --> | |||
| |} | |} | ||
| ⚫ | ===Television=== | ||
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| | Karine | | Karine | ||
| | Episode: "]" | | Episode: "]" | ||
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| |<ref name="BykerGroveBBC" /><ref>{{cite web |title=CBBC: Byker Grove - BBC One London, 10 November 2005 17.00 |url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/e44aac8f31964a6e962edbd550c360f2 |website=BBC |accessdate=6 April 2020 |pages=109 |date=3 November 2005}}</ref> | |||
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| | ] | | ] | ||
| | Series regular | | Series regular | ||
| |<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nissim |first1=Mayer |title=Chelsea Halfpenny leaving 'Emmerdale' |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a523043/chelsea-halfpenny-leaving-emmerdale-its-changed-my-life/ |website=Digital Spy |accessdate=6 April 2020 |date=11 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=-Westbrook |first1=Caroline |title=Chelsea Halfpenny to quit Emmerdale |url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/emmerdale-main/emmerdale-news/chelsea-halfpenny-to-quit-emmerdale-107649/ |website=What's on TV |accessdate=6 April 2020 |language=en |date=12 October 2013}}</ref> | |||
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| | Recurring (2015), series regular (2016–2019) | | Recurring (2015), series regular (2016–2019) | ||
| |<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=David |title=Former Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny reveals all about her new Casualty role as junior doctor Alicia Munroe |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-09-15/former-emmerdale-star-chelsea-halfpenny-reveals-all-about-her-new-casualty-role-as-junior-doctor-alicia-munroe/ |website=Radio Times |accessdate=6 April 2020 |language=en |date=15 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Casualty - Belief - Series 30 Episode 5 of 43 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06fqfsm |website=BBC |accessdate=6 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Dainty |first1=Sophie |title=Exclusive: Casualty star Chelsea Halfpenny reacts to Alicia's exit |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/casualty/a25950934/casualty-catch-up-alicia-munroe-exit-chelsea-halfpenny-future-plans/ |website=Digital Spy |accessdate=6 April 2020 |date=19 January 2019}}</ref> | |||
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| | British Council Award | | British Council Award | ||
| | Best Film Short |
| Best Film Short | ||
| | ''Compulsion'' | | ''Compulsion'' | ||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |<ref name="CompulsionAwardJournalLive" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Sandwell |first1=Ian |title=Compulsion, Summit among winners at London Short Film Festival |url=https://www.screendaily.com/compulsion-summit-among-winners-at-london-short-film-festival/5036557.article |website=Screen |accessdate=6 April 2020 |language=en |date=17 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Best Short nominees at the 2012 9th London Short Film Festival |url=https://www.filmfestivals.com/blog/editor/best_short_nominees_at_the_2012_9th_london_short_film_festival?destination=node%2F194699%3Fquicktabs_searchtabs%3D1 |website=www.filmfestivals.com |accessdate=6 April 2020 |language=en |date=19 December 2011}}</ref> | |||
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| |<ref>{{cite web |title=National TV Awards 2012: The winners |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16733585 |website=BBC News |accessdate=6 April 2020 |date=25 January 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The National Television Awards 2012 winners in full |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/2012-01-26/the-national-television-awards-2012-winners-in-full/ |website=Radio Times |accessdate=6 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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| | ''Emmerdale'' | | ''Emmerdale'' | ||
| | {{nom}} | | {{nom}} | ||
| |<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=All About Soap Awards: Winners list |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a373014/all-about-soap-awards-2012-full-winners-list/ |website=Digital Spy |accessdate=6 April 2020 |date=25 March 2012}}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 16:26, 6 April 2020
| Chelsea Halfpenny | |
|---|---|
 Halfpenny in 2009 | |
| Born | Gateshead, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Television | Emmerdale Casualty |
| Relatives | Jill Halfpenny (aunt) |
Chelsea Halfpenny is an English actress, known for her roles as Amy Wyatt in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale and Alicia Munroe in the BBC drama Casualty.
Early life
Halfpenny attended St Augustine's Primary School in Leam Lane, Gateshead and then went on to attend St Edmund Campion School in Wrekenton, both of which her aunt, Jill Halfpenny, attended. She also attended Saturday fame school classes at the Reavley Theatre School, Gateshead. Halfpenny lived on the Leam Lane Estate, in Gateshead.
Career
Television and film
Halfpenny's professional acting career began in 2004 when she appeared in the Casualty episode "What Parents Do", playing an eleven-year-old girl called Karine. In the same year, she booked a role as Lucy Summerbee in popular children's television series Byker Grove. Halfpenny secured the role after answering an advertisement in the Newcastle Evening Chronicle. She remained in the series until 2006.
After leaving Byker Grove in 2006, Halfpenny continued to work in the North East. She featured in an independent short film for Sham Films, called Cherry Pop.
Halfpenny featured in the 2010 short film Compulsion, directed by Andy McVicar. She played the female lead Kelly, in a story of young adolescent love. The film was funded by Northern Film and Media's Digital Nation initiative fund. Made for £20,000, Compulsion won the British Council award for "Best New Short Film'" at the London Film Festival.
On 8 October 2010, Halfpenny made her first appearance on Yorkshire-based soap opera Emmerdale as runaway teenager Amy Wyatt, who became a regular character. On 11 October 2013, Halfpenny confirmed that she was to leave Emmerdale. Her last episode was shown on 14 November 2013. Later in 2013, Halfpenny portrayed Sarah in a short film called Lilium, a production by students at Teesside University.
In 2015, Halfpenny joined the cast of BBC medical drama Casualty. She portrayed the role of Alicia Munroe, a year 1 foundation officer doctor. Halfpenny's first episode aired on 19 September 2015. Halfpenny had signed for eight episodes and departed the show on 14 November 2015, but in May 2016, it was announced that Halfpenny would return to Casualty, with her return episode airing on 30 July 2016. On 15 January 2019, it was confirmed that Halfpenny would be leaving Casualty after four years.
Music
In 2009, Halfpenny progressed to the Open Mic UK national finals, with Newcastle-based girl group Vivo.
In 2011, Halfpenny featured on a DVD release by MWM Records, called Big River Big Songs. She sang a solo of "I Still Love Him" and sang a duet, "The Shoe Makker" with fellow Emmerdale cast member Charlie Hardwick. Both songs sung by Halfpenny were made for paid download on iTunes on 12 March 2012.
Stage
In 2012, Halfpenny took part in Sunday for Sammy, a biannual charity concert held in aid of the Sammy Johnson Memorial Fund, which benefits young performers in the Newcastle area. Starring alongside Angela Lonsdale and Denise Welch, Halfpenny played Lambrini, a young Newcastle woman on community service. In 2014, she appeared in a variety of roles in the West Yorkshire Playhouse production of Maxine Peake's Beryl – celebrating the sporting achievements of cyclist Beryl Burton. In 2019, it was announced that she would be taking over the role of Judy in 9 to 5: The Musical, as part of the West End theatre production.
Personal life
She is the daughter of Newcastle DJ Paula Halfpenny and the niece of actress Jill Halfpenny.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cherry Pop | Tracy | Short film | |
| 2010 | Compulsion | Kelly | Short film funded by Northern Film and Media | |
| 2018 | Cry Baby Blue | Abi | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Casualty | Karine | Episode: "What Parents Do" | |
| 2004–2006 | Byker Grove | Lucy Summerbee | ||
| 2007 | Byker Babe | Herself | ||
| 2010–2013 | Emmerdale | Amy Wyatt | Series regular | |
| 2015–2019 | Casualty | Alicia Munroe | Recurring (2015), series regular (2016–2019) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | British Council Award | Best Film Short | Compulsion | Nominated | |
| 2012 | National Television Awards 2012 | Best Newcomer | Emmerdale | Nominated | |
| 2012 | British Soap Awards 2012 | Best Actress | Emmerdale | Nominated |
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