Alice Barlow
Alice Barlow | |
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| Born | 9 August 1991 Macclesfield, Cheshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
Alice Barlow (born 9 August 1991), is an English actress and singer, best known for her role in Hollyoaks as Rae Wilson.
Education
She attended The Fallibroome Academy in Macclesfield.[citation needed]
Career
While a teenager Barlow won a national talent search Festival4Stars.[1] In 2008, Barlow took part 'The Stobart Factor' a talent competition, which was judged by The X Factor judge Louis Walsh. Walsh gave Barlow positive comments on her singing and told her she had 'style'. Alice went on to win the competition and won £10,000, in which she put towards an Invisalign to straighten her teeth.[2]
In October 2009, Alice made her television debut as Rae Wilson in Channel 4, Soap-opera, Hollyoaks.[3] While at Hollyoaks, Barlow won an All About Soap award for "Best Love Triangle", along with Kieron Richardson and Emmett J. Scanlan.[4] In early 2011, Barlow decided to leave the serial and her character was killed off in the late night spin-off Hollyoaks Later, which aired in September 2011. Barlow's departure was kept a secret until her exit scenes were aired.[5] While starring in the show she also presented linked project The Hollyoaks Music Show.[6] In 2012 Barlow secured the role of Bella in ITV drama series Crime Stories.[7]
On 15 February 2013, Digital Spy reported that Barlow had auditioned on the second series of The Voice UK[8] and has got through to the next round with Danny O'Donoghue as her coach.[9] Barlow was defeated in the battle rounds by Andrea Begley, the eventual winner of the show.
Following her elimination from the talent contest Barlow vowed to continue her ambition of a career in music.[10]
On 10 July, Barlow's management announced that she had secured the role of Sara in a new E4's comedy titled Drifters.[11] In 2014, Barlow filmed a guest appearance for the medical drama Casualty.[11] For 2015, Barlow secured a recurring role in ITV comedy Benidorm and a guest role in Russell T Davies' series Banana.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11 | Hollyoaks | Rae Wilson | Regular role | [6] |
| 2011 | Hollyoaks Later | Rae Wilson | Regular role | [6] |
| 2012 | Crime Stories | Bella | Guest role | [6] |
| 2013 | Drifters | Sara | Guest role | [6] |
| 2014 | Casualty | Lucy | Guest role | [6] |
| 2014 | Staff Room | Emma | Guest role | [6] |
| 2015 | Benidorm | Annie | 3 episodes | [6] |
| 2015 | Banana | Harriet | Guest role | [6] |
References
- ^ "Heat is on for talented". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. (Trinity Mirror). 6 April 2010.
- ^ Simpson, Oli (30 November 2009). "Alice Barlow: 'Louis said I have style'". Digital Spy. (Hachette Filipacchi UK). Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "There's no business like showbusiness!". Manchester Evening News. (Trinity Mirror). 7 October 2009. Archived from the original on 25 January 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (27 March 2011). "'Enders triumphs in All About Soap awards". Digital Spy. (Hachette Filipacchi UK). Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (9 September 2011). "Exclusive: 'Hollyoaks' Alice Barlow on Rae's exit, leaving soap and future plans: Interview". Digital Spy. (Hachette Filipacchi UK). Retrieved 10 September 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Alice Barlow". sainou.com. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ^ "Alice Barlow: True Crime". Sainou Talent Agency. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2012.
- ^ Fletcher, Alex (15 February 2013). "'The Voice' UK: Ex-'Hollyoaks' actress Alice Barlow auditions for show". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ^ "Alice Barlow". BBC Online. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ^ Miles, Tina (13 May 2013). "Alice Barlow vows to launch singing career after being ousted from The Voice". Liverpool Echo. (Trinity Mirror). Retrieved 29 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Alice Barlow films Drifters". sainou.com. 10 July 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2013.