Amy Walsh (actress) explained
Amy Victoria Walsh (born 27 March 1987) is an English actress, known for her role as Tracy Metcalfe on the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.
Early life
Walsh was born on 27 March 1987 in Bradford, West Yorkshire.[1] She is the youngest of four children born to John and Diane Walsh.[2] She is the younger sister of Kimberley Walsh, a member of the pop group Girls Aloud, and Sally Walsh, who played the character of Lyn Hutchinson on the soap opera Emmerdale between 1997 and 2000.[3] They were raised with brother Adam in Allerton.[4]
Career
As a child, Walsh appeared as Emily in the short film Past Memoirs (1995). Her first television role came in 2011, portraying the character Jennifique McQueen in the fourth series of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks spin-off, Hollyoaks Later.[5] [6] In January 2014, Walsh appeared on the ITV game show All Star Family Fortunes as a member of her sister Kimberley's family.[7]
In July 2014, Walsh joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale as Tracy Metcalfe.[8] [9] She was introduced as the girlfriend of established character Sam Dingle (James Hooton) and made her first appearance in the show on 7 July 2014.[10] Walsh had previously auditioned for the role of Rachel Breckle, which ultimately went to Gemma Oaten.[11] In June 2023, Walsh was announced as one of the contestants competing in the eighteenth series of Celebrity MasterChef.[12] [13] She eventually reached the Final of the show, which was won by Wynne Evans.[14]
Personal life
Walsh has been in a relationship with former EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith since 2020. Their daughter was born in December 2021.[15] [16] They announced their engagement in August 2022.[17] [18] They married in August 2023.[19]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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1995 | Past Memoirs | Emily | Short film | |
2011 | Hollyoaks Later | Jennifique McQueen | Main role; series 4 | |
2014 | All Star Family Fortunes | Herself | Guest | |
2014–present | Emmerdale | Tracy Robinson | Regular role | |
2023 | Celebrity MasterChef | Herself | Contestant; series 18 | |
2024 | Drama Queens | Herself | Upcoming series | [20] | |
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- Web site: Who is Emmerdale's Tracy Metcalfe, is she pregnant and what do we know about actress Amy Walsh? . . 15 June 2023 . 8 January 2021 . 7 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230407050828/https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/emmerdale/tracy-metcalfe-pregnant-actress-amy-walsh/ . live .
- Web site: Emmerdale's Amy Walsh's two famous sisters, romance with co-star and daughter's unique name . RSVPLive.ie . 15 June 2023 . 24 May 2022 . 30 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220630141105/https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/emmerdale-amy-walshs-two-famous-27009057 . live .
- Web site: Kimberley Walsh Biography. https://web.archive.org/web/20110726221541/http://www.kimberleywalsh.org/kimberley-walsh-biography.php. dead. 26 July 2011. 10 April 2018. 26 July 2011.
- Web site: Who did Sally Walsh play in Emmerdale and where is she now? . . 15 June 2023 . 16 November 2022 . 21 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230321174112/https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/emmerdale/who-sally-walsh-play-where-now/ . live .
- Web site: Kimberley Walsh excited for sister's 'Hollyoaks' role . . 15 June 2023 . 23 June 2011 . 4 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230204094635/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a326532/kimberley-walsh-excited-for-sisters-hollyoaks-role/ . live .
- Web site: Guess who's back?. Varley. Ciaran. 10 June 2011. Channel Four Television Corporation. 15 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20111008174949/http://www.e4.com/blog/hollyoaks/post/yaj6pg4dpxull9dthl3wm1/view.e4. 8 October 2011.
- Web site: Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh was turned away by Emmerdale despite sister Amy starring . . 15 June 2023 . 10 April 2023 . 30 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230430212308/https://metro.co.uk/2023/04/10/kimberley-walsh-was-turned-away-by-emmerdale-despite-sister-starring-18583434/ . live .
- Web site: Emmerdale: Amy Walsh's role confirmed. Digital Spy. 15 June 2023. en. 30 June 2014. 31 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002436/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a581326/emmerdale-amy-walsh-playing-sam-dingles-new-girlfriend/. live.
- Web site: Emmerdale star Amy Walsh confirms return as Tracy Metcalfe . . 15 June 2023 . 11 May 2023 . 24 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230524151525/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a43866575/emmerdale-tracy-metcalfe-return-confirmed/ . live .
- Web site: Emmerdale spoilers: Amy Walsh debuts as Sam's new girlfriend Tracy - watch the scene . . 15 June 2023 . 4 July 2014 . 22 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522023521/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/hollyoaks/emmerdale-spoilers-amy-walsh-debuts-as-sams-new-girlfriend-tracy-watch-the-scene/ . live .
- Web site: Emmerdale star Amy Walsh reveals which previous role she missed out on . . 15 June 2023 . 18 April 2021 . 5 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221105001228/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a36155686/emmerdale-amy-walsh-reveals-which-role-she-missed-out-on/ . live .
- Web site: BBC One serves up sizzling new Celebrity MasterChef line-up for summer 2023 . . 15 June 2023 . 15 June 2023.
- Web site: Celebrity MasterChef 2023 line-up: Confirmed cast for season 18 . . 15 June 2023 . 15 June 2023.
- Web site: Shuttleworth . Peter . Celebrity MasterChef winner revealed after grand final . BBC News . 23 November 2023 . 8 September 2023.
- Web site: Emmerdale star Amy Walsh welcomes first baby with EastEnders star Toby-Alexander Smith . . 15 June 2023 . 2 January 2022 . 12 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230312053422/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a38650655/emmerdale-amy-walsh-welcomes-baby-toby-alexander-smith/ . live .
- Web site: Emmerdale's Amy Walsh and EastEnders Toby-Alexander Smith share name of newborn daughter . . 15 June 2023 . 7 February 2022 . 3 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220303100336/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a38996457/amy-walsh-toby-alexander-smith-baby-name/ . live .
- Web site: EastEnders' Toby-Alexander Smith and Emmerdale's Amy Walsh get engaged . . 15 June 2023 . 23 August 2022 . 24 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824082821/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a40971484/eastenders-emmerdale-toby-alexander-smith-amy-walsh-engaged/ . live .
- Web site: Emmerdale's Amy Walsh pays sweet tribute to fiancé Toby-Alexander Smith on his birthday . . 15 June 2023 . 27 February 2023 . 4 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404110516/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a43092889/emmerdale-amy-walsh-toby-alexander-smith-birthday-message/ . live .
- Web site: Underwood . Mitya . 11 September 2023 . Amy Walsh and Toby-Alexander Smith are married! See inside their exclusive Montengro wedding album - from famous guests to emotional speeches. . 13 September 2023 . OK Magazine.
- Web site: ITV confirms reality series with stars of Coronation Street, Emmerdale . 2024-03-28 . Radio Times . en-GB.
- News: Inside Soap Awards 2016 longlist revealed. Sandwell. Ian. 21 June 2016. Digital Spy. 23 June 2016.
- News: Gonzalez . Elliot . I TALK TELLY AWARDS 2019 Nominees . I Talk Telly . 2 November 2019.
- Web site: Harp. Justin. Love Island, Emmerdale, Killing Eve, Drag Race UK and more land National Television Awards longlist nominations. Digital Spy. 15 October 2019. 28 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191028233932/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a29465042/national-television-awards-2020-longlist-revealed/. 28 October 2019. live.
- Web site: Alexander. Susannah. Inside Soap Awards announces 2021 longlist as voting opens – here's who's up for prizes. Digital Spy. 28 September 2021. 2 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211002110028/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a37769663/inside-soap-awards-2021-nominees-longlist-how-to-vote/. 2 October 2021. live.
- News: Gonzalez . Elliot . I TALK TELLY AWARDS 2021 Nominations . 22 January 2022 . I Talk Telly . 14 November 2021.
- Web site: Armstrong. Jeff. The National Film Awards unveils nominations for 10th anniversary celebration.. National Film Academy. 29 April 2024. 1 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240501183303/https://www.nationalfilmawards.org/the-national-film-awards-unveils-nominations-for-10th-anniversary-celebration/. 1 May 2024. live.