Sandra Martin (TV personality) explained
Sandra Martin |
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| years_active = 2013–present
| television = ''[[Gogglebox]] 100 Years Younger in 21 Days| spouse = | children = |
Sandra Martin is an English television personality, known for appearing on Channel 4 programme Gogglebox between 2013 and 2017.
Life and career
Martin is from Brixton, London.[1] [2] In 1984, she served six months in prison after being convicted of fraud.[3] In 2013, Martin was living off benefits when she was approached in a pub by a Channel 4 production member to become a cast member on the reality programme Gogglebox, and when asked if there was anyone who could appear alongside her, she suggested her friend Sandi Bogle.[4] [5] After Bogle left the show after eight series in 2016, Martin was joined alongside her daughter Chanchez for the ninth series.[6] [7] Martin announced her departure from the show in July 2017.[8] [9]
In March 2018, Martin appeared on the ITV series 100 Years Younger in 21 Days.[10] [11] The programme followed celebrities as they underwent various procedures and activities over the course of a week in an attempt to reverse ageing.[12] [13] In October 2018, she appeared on a celebrity edition of First Dates.[14] [15] Since appearing on television, Martin has continued to rely on benefits, and has had spates of homelessness in recent years.[16] [17] [18] [19]
Filmography
Notes and References
- Web site: Who is Gogglebox star Sandra Martin? . Heatworld . 18 April 2024 . en . 17 April 2020.
- Web site: Former Gogglebox star Sandra Martin announces death of sister . Digital Spy . 18 April 2024 . 1 October 2023.
- Web site: 'Gogglebox' Star Sandra Martin Reveals 'Regret' Over Six Month Prison Sentence . HuffPost UK . 18 April 2024 . en . 12 March 2017.
- Web site: Gogglebox star accused of fat-shaming Scarlett Moffatt . Digital Spy . 3 July 2017.
- Web site: Gogglebox's Sandra Martin says that stars can't be on other shows . Digital Spy . 18 April 2024 . 2 November 2021.
- Web site: Gogglebox confirm Sandra's daughter will replace Sandi . . 18 April 2024 . 19 December 2016.
- Web site: Gogglebox star Sandra Martin is now a lingerie model . Digital Spy . 18 April 2024 . 19 May 2016.
- Web site: Gogglebox stars: Where are they now? . BBC News . 18 April 2024 . 21 July 2017.
- Web site: 'Gogglebox' Will Never Be The Same Again, As Original Star Sandra Martin Quits . HuffPost UK . 18 April 2024 . en . 19 July 2017.
- Web site: Gogglebox's Sandra Martin and EastEnders' June Brown doused themselves with urine on TV . Digital Spy . 18 April 2024 . 6 March 2018.
- Web site: Cumberbatch . Aime Grant . Everything you need to know about 100 Years Younger in 21 Days . Evening Standard . 18 April 2024 . en . 27 February 2018.
- Web site: Tuesday's best TV: Shetland; 100 Years Younger in 21 Days Television The Guardian . amp.theguardian.com . 18 April 2024.
- Web site: Gogglebox star Sandra Martin wants to join EastEnders . Digital Spy . 18 April 2024 . 25 March 2018.
- Web site: How to watch First Dates - where it's filmed and how to apply . Radio Times . 18 April 2024.
- Web site: Douglas . by Nicole . Sandra Martin age: How old is Gogglebox and First Dates star? . OK! Magazine . 18 April 2024 . en . 25 October 2018.
- Web site: Gogglebox star Sandra Martin to move into retirement home to escape homelessness . Heart . 18 April 2024 . en.
- Web site: Gogglebox's Sandra Martin's job, age and social media accounts revealed . Heart . 18 April 2024 . en.
- Web site: Lillywhite . by Maisie . Gogglebox star Sandra says she's living off celebrity handouts . Bristol Live . 18 April 2024 . en . 15 December 2023.
- Web site: Unemployed Gogglebox star admits she doesn't pay back 'celebrity loans' as she lives off her fame . LADbible . en . 12 December 2023.
- Web site: Gogglebox: Sandra was back... WITHOUT Sandy . Digital Spy . 16 December 2016.
- Web site: 'Gogglebox' Fan Favourite Sandra Martin Teases 'Big TV Show' Deal . HuffPost UK . en . 21 August 2017.
- Web site: Yeates . Cydney . Celebrity First Dates special: Gogglebox Sandra Martin talks sex life . Metro . 18 April 2024.
- Web site: Gogglebox's Sandra Martin quits after four years . Digital Spy . 19 July 2017.
- Web site: Ex-Gogglebox star Sandra Martin reveals she's back on benefits: 'All the money went on taxis and takeaways!' . . 18 April 2024.
- Web site: Jackson . James . TV review: 100 Years Younger in 21 Days; Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby . . 18 April 2024 . en . 18 April 2024.
- Web site: Hill . By Rose . Gogglebox star appears on Judge Rinder - but fans are distracted by sobbing man . The Mirror . 18 April 2024 . en . 18 March 2019.
- Web site: Guide . British Comedy . Judge Romesh Series 2, Episode 7 . British Comedy Guide . 18 April 2024 . en.
- Web site: Guide . British Comedy . Dragony Aunts Series 2, Episode 5 - Sandra From Gogglebox . British Comedy Guide . en.