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==Early life==
==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 (actress)|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.<ref name="kimberleywalsh">{{cite web|title=Kimberley Walsh Biography|url=http://www.kimberleywalsh.org/kimberley-walsh-biography.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726221541/http://www.kimberleywalsh.org/kimberley-walsh-biography.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 July 2011|accessdate=10 April 2018|date=26 July 2011}}</ref>
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.<ref name="kimberleywalsh">{{cite web|title=Kimberley Walsh Biography|url=http://www.kimberleywalsh.org/kimberley-walsh-biography.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726221541/http://www.kimberleywalsh.org/kimberley-walsh-biography.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 July 2011|accessdate=10 April 2018|date=26 July 2011}}</ref>


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Revision as of 18:10, 5 December 2020

Amy Walsh
Born (1987-03-28) 28 March 1987 (age 37)
NationalityBritish
OccupationActress
Years active1995–present
Known forEmmerdale (2014–)
FamilyKimberley Walsh (sister)

Amy Walsh (born 28 March 1987) is a British television actress. She is mainly known for her role as Tracy Shankley on Emmerdale.

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 Series regular, 600+ episodes (so far)
2015 The Abba Christmas Party Herself
2018 The Big Quiz: Coronation Street vs. Emmerdale
2019 The Chase: Celebrity Special Season 8, Episode 2

References

  1. ^ "Kimberley Walsh Biography". 26 July 2011. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Emmerdale: Amy Walsh's role confirmed". Digital Spy. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  4. ^ 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.