Gemma Ann Merna was born on 6th February 1984 and was born in Cheadle south Manchester then when she was 6 they moved to Worsley in North Manchester and she did attend St.Georges high school and Sheena Simon college in Manchester City center. She is an English actress and is best known for portraying the role of Carmel McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks since 2006.
For her role in the British Channel 4 series Hollyoaks, which was Gemma Merna’s first major TV role, she won Best Comedy Performance in the 2007 The British Soap Awards. In the same year’s National Television Awards she was nominated for Best Female Soap Actress.
Merna was born in Cleethorpes, but when she was one year old she moved to Didsbury from where both her parents came. She lived in Manchester and attended St. George’s RC High School. She was engaged to long-term boyfriend Ian Minton. Merna and Minton married at a ceremony on 27 May 2012; present were fellow Hollyoaks cast members.
Filmography: Television
| Year | Title | Type | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–present | Hollyoaks | TV | Carmel Valentine | 510+ Episodes, Series Regular |
| 2009 | Hollyoaks Later | TV | Carmel Valentine | 5 Episodes |
| 2009 | Hole in the Wall | TV | Herself | 1 Episode |
| 2011 | 50 Greatest Wedding Shockers | TV | Herself | TV Documentary |
| 2011 | Hollyoaks Best Bits 2011 | TV | Herself | TV Documentary |
| 2008, 2011 | All Star Family Fortunes | TV | Herself | 2 Episodes |
| 2013 | Big Brother’s Bit On The Side | TV | Herself | 1 Episode, Guest |
| 2014 | Splash! | TV | Herself | Heat 2 |
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Gemma Merna an accomplished television actress of “Hollyoaks series fame” is in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Your portraying the role of Carmel McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2006 propelled your professional career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of acting and glamour. Tell us about your journey that took you to where you are now in the world of acting and modelling?
Ms. Gemma Merna:
Hollyoaks was my first big break. I love being in the show. I was so honored to win a British Soap Award in my first year. Everyday I try to improve and I don’t take anything for granted.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share?
Ms. Gemma Merna:
I really enjoy yoga its great for the mind and body. I also love working out in the gym.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Gemma Merna:
I have a balanced diet, low in Sugar. My new must have drink is Skinny V, its so nice and zero calories.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hairs. Do you take some kind of skin treatment to keep it young and glowing and secondly what you do to your hairs to make them look so stunning?
Ms. Gemma Merna:
I believe in staying hydrated, this helps with hair and skin. I use Guinot face and body products and Lee Stafford hair products.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words for our inspiring and budding women models and actresses who all are your fans, what should they do for their climb to the ladder of success in field of acting and fashion?
Ms. Gemma Merna:
Be yourself and work hard. Hard work definitely pays off. I always think if one door closes, another one opens.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are leading media personality, model and an actress. How you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Ms. Gemma Merna:
I am very fortunate to be in this position, I certainly never planned it like this. I am so humbled by the opportunities that I have been given.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
For your role in the British Channel 4 series Hollyoaks, you won Best Comedy Performance in the 2007. How did you feel before and after winning this award ?
Ms. Gemma Merna:
I was so nervous before hand as I really wasn’t used to being at awards, never mind being up for one. I as elated when my name got called. I owe it all to my family for all the support over the years. My Mum and Dad always made me feel like a star. This stands out as the highlight of my acting career.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Who has been your inspiration and motivation that led you to your success in the world of acting and modeling?
Ms. Gemma Merna:
I always loved Kylie Minogue growing up. She has it all. She looks amazing too
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have done bold photo shoots, how you are so body confident and advice to your compatriots?
Ms. Gemma Merna:
Ha ha… Bold…. I was young and fearless then…. not sure I would do too many photo shoots in my smalls now.
To know more about Gemma Merna, You can also follow her on twitter athttps://twitter.com/gemmamerna
Women Fitness Team thanks Gemma Merna for giving her valuable time for this interview and quenching the thirst of her fans to know more about her and shall also like to thank Lauren Lunn Farrow and Olivia Thomas from Lunn Farrow Media who made this interview happen.
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