Michaela McQueen
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| Michaela McQueen | |
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| Played by | Hollie-Jay Bowes |
| Duration | 2005- |
| Date of Birth | 4 May 1991 (age 16) |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Occupation | Sixth Form Student |
| Family | Myra, Jacqui, Mercedes, Tina, Carmel, John Paul |
Michaela McQueen (born 4 May 1991) is a fictional character on the long-running British Channel 4 television soap opera Hollyoaks.
She is played by actress Hollie-Jay Bowes and was the first McQueen known in Hollyoaks. However she was initially called Michaela Jones before her family were introduced.
Character History
Mischievous when she wants to be, calculating when she needs to be, Michaela is nonetheless a loyal friend and close ally to those she thinks matters. She pressured her best friend, Amy Barnes, into having sex with her short-term boyfriend, Ste Hay, so that her boyfriend, Wayne Tunnicliffe (Ste's mate), wouldn't dump her. When Ste dumped Amy, Michaela's nasty streak became apparent as she abandoned her friend and teased her, before going off with Wayne and Ste, leaving Amy upset and alone. When Amy stood up to her, they had a fight in the playground. However, the next day Michaela got a taste of her own medicine when she was dumped by Wayne. He dumped her by text message, saying he only went out with her because she was easy. Amy and Michaela reconciled as friends, but then Michaela led her to shoplifting.
Michaela found out about Amy's teen pregnancy but kept her secret.
Car crash
Amy who got back together with Ste encorouged Ste to steal a car and Amy, Ste, Michaela, Josh and Fletch went joyriding. After much speeding and reckless driving the car crashed. Michaela and the other passengers where thrown around the car as the car turned upsidedown several times until it landed on its wheels. Ste (who was driving the car) ran away and Michaela, Josh and Fletch escaped with Cuts and bruises but Amy (who wasn't wearing a seatbelt) was seriously injured. Police and ambulances arrived and Michaela, Josh and Fletch where arrested while Amy Was taken to hospital. After spending the night in a police cell Michaela visited Amy in hospital and Michaela nearly told the Barnes family about Amy's pregnancy, but just as she was about to confess, Amy (who was unconscious from the crash) awoke. Amy tried to talk to Michaela at her sister Mercedes' birthday party, but Michaela didn't want anything to do with Amy due to the car crash (Michaela's reputation as a 'McQueen' encouraging the blame). Michaela ended the friendship stating Amy was selfish.
Ruining Christmas
Concerned at the lack of a father figure in her life, Michaela discovered her father's address in her mother's handbag. They arranged a meeting, where her father apologised for not trying harder to be involved in her life, claiming Michaela's mother Myra stopped him from seeing his kids (Michaela, John Paul and Carmel. After inviting him back to the house to surprise the family, Michaela discovered he was not to be trusted after all. Returning from an errand to the shop, she found out he has made off with the family's possessions, alcohol and Christmas presents. Initially angry, her family forgave her, seeing how upset she was at being duped, betrayed and ruining the family's Christmas.
Seeing Sonny
Michaela started dating her friend Sasha's brother Sonny Valentine, and comforted Amy after the birth of her daughter Leah.
Michaela and Sonny planned to sleep together, but were interrupted by Sonny's brother Calvin. Despite having strong feelings for Michaela, Sonny was concerned about what his mates would think of the relationship. Michaela was outraged when she discovered Sonny had told everyone that he had been sleeping with her sister Mercedes, and was embarrassed about going out with Michaela. The pair later got back together, and were arrested for shoplifting on Michaela's sixteenth birthday. Michaela received a caution from Calvin. Sonny lost his virginity to Michaela that night, but soon left Hollyoaks to stay with his aunt, leaving Michaela heartbroken.
Michaela was involved with the double-wedding planned for her sisters Mercedes and Tina in July. Michaela was with all of her sisters when they stole their wedding and bridesmaids' dresses from a bridal shop, locking a shop assistant in a cupboard before running away whilst wearing the dresses.
Michaela has recently been shown to be getting over Sonny, showing an interest in classmate Fletch (though Sasha also likes him), and is trying to convince Fletch, Amy and Josh to let her join their band as lead singer.
Selling Amy's Story
Michaela sold the story about Amy's pregancy, much to the chagrin of the Barnes family, so that she could use the money she received for the story to go on holiday. This caused Amy's mum Kathy to fly off the handle, and when the Barnes family discovered what she had done Michaela was already on holiday with Sasha Valentine. Upon her return, Amy was angry was angry with her but their friendship soon resumed thanks to the efforts of Sasha Valentine.
Fletch
Michaela has been flirting with Fletch, but she has revealed that she doesn't actually like him, and thinks that if she's his girlfriend she can be in Fletch's band. Recently, Michaela invited Fletch back to her house, to have sex. Much to the jealousy of Sasha, Michaela and Sasha compete over the affections of him, and Sasha nearly has sex with him, but Michaela walked in on them, and told Sasha about them having sex. Sasha kicked them both out, crying. Due to the help of Amy, Michaela and Sasha have resolved their differences.
Michaela recently slept with Ste Hay's mate Nige and made Josh and Fletch let him in their band, The Baby Diego's.
Family
- Father: Ricky Bowen
- Mother: Myra McQueen
- Sister: Carmel McQueen,
- Brother: John Paul McQueen
- Half sisters: Jacqui Malota, Mercedes Owen, Tina Reilly
- Half Brother: Niall Rafferty
- Grandmother: Marlena McQueen