Kirsty-Leigh Porter
Kirsty-Leigh Porter | |
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 Porter in 2010 | |
| Born | 30 December 1988 Manchester,England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Children | 2 |
Kirsty-Leigh Porter(born 30 December 1988[1]) is an English actress, known for her roles in British soap operas, including portrayingZoe WillsononCoronation Street,Roz FieldingonEmmerdaleandLeela LomaxonHollyoaks.
Career
[edit]Porter attendedOldham Theatre Workshopand trained extensively in dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary and modern dance.[1]She has played a number of small roles on British television, includingDoctors,The Royal Today,ShamelessandAshes to Ashes.Porter went on to have larger roles in the children's television programmeMy Spy Family,as Marcy, andThe Streetas Ellie.
It was announced in July 2009 that Porter had been cast in the long-runningITVsoap operaCoronation Streetas the girlfriend of long established characterDavid Platt(Jack P. Shepherd).[2]After her role inCoronation Street,Porter was cast in another ITV soap,Emmerdale,as the best friend ofHolly Barton(Sophie Powles). Her role inEmmerdaleas Roz, includedpushingHolly into taking illegal drugs, and stealing to fuel her addiction. At the end of the storyline, it was announced that Porter would be leaving the soap.[3]On 26 June 2013, it was announced that Porter would be joining the cast ofHollyoaksand over a month later it was announced she would playLeela Lomax,one of established characterSte Hay's (Kieron Richardson) two half-sisters.[4]
In September 2023,Channel 4announced Porter as one of the contestants onCelebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.[5]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006, 2009 | The Street | Tarty Schoolgirl 1 / Ellie | 3 episodes |
| 2007–2009 | My Spy Family | Marcy Desmond | 7 episodes |
| 2007 | Brain Warehouse | Brain Bouncer | Television film |
| 2007 | The Bad Mother's Handbook | Anya | Television film |
| 2007 | Doctors | Kelly Madden | 1 episode |
| 2008 | The Royal Today | Debbie Fitzgerald | 1 episode |
| 2008 | Shameless | Bindy | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Ashes to Ashes | Rachel Lessing | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Monday Monday | Kelly | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Coronation Street | Zoe Willson | 7 episodes |
| 2010–2012 | Emmerdale | Roz Fielding | 58 episodes |
| 2012 | Accused | Julie | 1 episode |
| 2013–present | Hollyoaks | Leela Lomax | Regular role, 520 episodes |
| 2014 | Common | Liaison Officer | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Hollyoaks Later | Leela Lomax | 2020 special |
| 2023 | Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins | Contestant | Channel 4 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TV ChoiceAwards | Best Soap Newcomer | Won | [6] |
| 2014 | Inside SoapAwards | Best Newcomer | Shortlisted | [7] |
| 2018 | TV ChoiceAwards | Best Soap Actress | Nominated | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^ab"Kirsty Leigh Porter – Actors – Casting – PHA Model & Casting Agency Manchester".pha-agency.co.uk.
- ^"Coronation Street: Kirsty-Leigh Porter is David Platt's New Girlfriend @ Unreality Primetime".Archived fromthe originalon 11 June 2010.Retrieved15 July2010.
- ^"Kirsty-Leigh Porter to leave 'Emmerdale'".Digital Spy.10 April 2011.
- ^"Soap Movers: Who's quitting and returning?".Digital Spy.17 June 2016.Retrieved17 June2016.
- ^"CELEBRITY SAS: WHO DARES WINS IS BACK AS SIXTEEN NEW CELEBRITIES FACE THEIR TOUGHEST CHALLENGE IN THE MOST BRUTAL VIETNAMESE JUNGLE | Channel 4".channel4.Retrieved30 October2023.
- ^Rigby, Sam (8 September 2014)."Sherlock, EastEnders lead winners at TVChoice Awards 2014".Digital Spy.
- ^Kilkelly, Daniel (1 October 2014)."Inside SoapAwards 2014: See the full winners list ".Digital Spy.Retrieved1 October2014.
- ^"TV Choice Awards".digitalspy.co.uk. 15 May 2018.
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