Nadine Mulkerrin Explained

Nadine Mulkerrin
Birth Name:Nadine Rose Mulkerrin
Birth Date:23 June 1993
Birth Place:Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Occupation:Actress
Television:Hollyoaks (2015–2022, 2024-present)
Years Active:2007–present
Partner:Rory Douglas-Speed (engaged; 2018–present)
Children:2

Nadine Rose Mulkerrin (born 23 June 1993) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Cleo McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2015 until 2022 and since 2024. For her portrayal of Cleo, she has been nominated for Best Female Dramatic Performance at the British Soap Awards three times.

Early and personal life

Nadine Rose Mulkerrin[1] was born on 23 June 1993[2] in Leeds, West Yorkshire.[3] Mulkerrin went to school at St. Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School in West Yorkshire.[4] In 2010 and at 17 years old, she left school in pursuit of a career in acting. She attended York College and graduated in 2011, after earning a National Diploma in acting.[5] While at York College, she auditioned for the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, who offered her a place. However, she declined and "chose not to go down the drama school route".

Mulkerrin and her Hollyoaks co-star Rory Douglas-Speed announced their engagement in December 2018.[6] In June 2019, they announced that they were expecting their first child,[7] and their son was born on 15 October 2019.[8] On 25 December 2021, Mulkerrin and Douglas-Speed announced that they were expecting their second child,[9] and their second son was born on 24 May 2022.[10]

Career

Mulkerrin made her television debut in an episode of the ITV medical drama The Royal, and later made guest appearances in Waterloo Road, In with the Flynns and Doctors. From 2013 to 2015, she played the role of Ashley in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours.[11] Also in 2015, it was announced that Mulkerrin had been cast as series regular Cleo McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.[12] In 2017, Mulkerrin was nominated for Best Female Dramatic Performance at the British Soap Awards for her portrayal of Cleo. [13] She was then nominated in the same category at the 2018 and 2019 ceremony.[14] [15] Mulkerrin exited her role as Cleo in May 2022.[16] She returned to her role as Cleo in January 2024 on Hollyoaks full time as part of the Collision Stunt Week. She also appeared in an episode of Casualty in February 2024.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 The Royal Lucy Hibbert Episode: "Love & Loss"
2011 Waterloo Road Billie Taylor 1 episode
2011 Inbred Sam Film
2012 In with the Flynns Chloe Recurring role
2013 Doctors Tara Finley Episode: "The Good Father"
2013 Starlings Deb 1 episode
2014 The Break Ups Marie Short film
2013–2015 Still Open All Hours Ashley Recurring role
2015 Urban & The Shed Crew Amber Film
2015–2022, 2024-present Hollyoaks Series regular
2024 Roisin 1 episode

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultscope=col class=unsortable
2015Digital Spy Reader AwardsBest Newcomer[17]
2016British Soap AwardsBest Actress[18]
2017British Soap AwardsBest Female Dramatic Performance
2017Inside Soap AwardsBest Actress[19]
2018British Soap AwardsBest Female Dramatic Performance
2018Inside Soap AwardsBest Actress[20]
2018I Talk Telly AwardsBest Soap Performance[21]
2018Digital Spy Reader AwardsBest Soap Actor (Female)[22]
2019British Soap AwardsBest Female Dramatic Performance
2021I Talk Telly AwardsBest Soap Partnership (shared with Bobby Gordon)[23]

Notes and References

  1. News: Edwards . Chris . Hollyoaks sparks huge surge in helpline calls with Cleo McQueen's eating disorder story . 24 May 2021 . . 9 November 2018.
  2. nadinerose_x. Mulkerrin. Nadine. 746059485421113344. 23 June 2016. Thank you all for your lovely birthday messages!!! Having a wonderful time in Ibiza!! Can't take my mum anywhere!!.
  3. News: Hill . Laura . Leeds lass Nadine Mulkerrin to tackle toughest storyline yet on Hollyoaks . 17 May 2021 . . . 29 December 2017 . 23 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200923040603/https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/leeds-lass-nadine-mulkerrin-tackle-14089317 . live .
  4. Web site: Former pupils . St. Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School . 17 May 2021 . 28 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200828065753/https://www.stmarysmenston.org/former-pupils . dead .
  5. News: Hollyoaks role for former York student . 17 May 2021 . . 7 January 2015 . 17 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210517141830/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/11708008.hollyoaks-role-for-former-york-student/ . live .
  6. Web site: Hollyoaks real-life couple Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas-Speed are engaged. McCreesh. Louise. 17 December 2018. Digital Spy. 17 December 2018. 17 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181217202409/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a25601928/hollyoaks-couple-nadine-mulkerrin-rory-douglas-speed-engaged/. live.
  7. News: Hollyoaks star Nadine Mulkerrin pregnant with first child as she shares baby bump snap with fiancé Rory Douglas-Speed. Dosani. Rishma. 1 June 2019. Metro. 1 June 2019. 1 June 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190601191256/https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/01/hollyoaks-star-nadine-mulkerrin-pregnant-first-child-shares-baby-bump-snap-boyfriend-rory-speed-9772681/. live.
  8. Web site: Hollyoaks couple Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas-Speed welcome baby boy and reveal his cute name. Earp. Catherine. 16 October 2019. Digital Spy. 17 October 2019. 17 October 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191017002827/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a29485921/hollyoaks-nadine-mulkerrin-rory-douglas-speed-baby-boy-name/. live.
  9. Web site: Hollyoaks' real-life couple Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas-Speed announce baby news. Seddon. Dan. 26 December 2021. Digital Spy. 28 December 2021.
  10. Web site: Hollyoaks couple welcome Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas-Speed second baby and share sweet name. Earp. Catherine. 26 May 2022. Digital Spy. 27 May 2022.
  11. Web site: Still Open All Hours . . 17 May 2021 . 13 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160313075354/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0511szw . live .
  12. News: Kilkelly . Daniel . Hollyoaks: Nadine Mulkerrin to play newcomer Cleo McQueen . 17 May 2021 . . . 1 January 2015 . 16 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181216000521/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a618882/hollyoaks-nadine-mulkerrin-to-play-newcomer-cleo-mcqueen/ . live .
  13. News: Dainty . Sophie . British Soap Awards 2017 winners: Find out which of your favourite shows and stars won a trophy . 17 May 2021 . . . 3 June 2017 . 22 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190422101216/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a829869/british-soap-awards-2017-winners-results/ . live .
  14. News: Shepherd . Jack . British Soap Awards 2018 winners list in full: Coronation Street named best soap . 17 May 2021 . . 3 June 2018 . 19 December 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191219222137/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/british-soap-awards-2018-winners-list-coronation-street-eastenders-a8381081.html?amp . live .
  15. News: Tobin . Christian . Here are the British Soap Awards 2019 winners in full . 17 May 2021 . . . 1 June 2019 . 25 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200425050404/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a27675823/british-soap-awards-2019-winners/ . live .
  16. News: Chase . Stephanie . Hollyoaks star Nadine Mulkerrin confirms permanent exit for Cleo McQueen . 20 May 2022 . . (Hearst Communications) . 20 May 2022.
  17. News: Kilkelly . Daniel . Your soap winners of 2015: Emmerdale, EastEnders whodunit and Hollyoaks classroom clinch. 25 December 2015 . . . 25 December 2015.
  18. News: British Soap Awards 2016 nominations: Which Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks stars are up?. Kilkelly. Daniel. 4 April 2016. Digital Spy. 4 April 2016.
  19. News: McGrath . Rachel . Inside Soap Awards 2017: 'EastEnders', 'Emmerdale', 'Coronation Street' And 'Hollyoaks' Set For Battle As Longlist Nominations Are Revealed . 17 May 2021 . . 27 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170927101902/http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/inside-soap-awards-2017-nominations-list_uk_599c1811e4b04c532f444815 . live .
  20. News: Davies . Megan . Inside Soap Awards 2018 full longlist revealed: Which Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks stars are up? . 17 May 2021 . . 23 July 2018 . 5 October 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181005072443/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a862268/inside-soap-awards-2018-full-longlist-coronation-street-eastenders-emmerdale-hollyoaks/ . live .
  21. News: Gonzalez . Elliot . I TALK TELLY AWARDS Nominations 2018. I Talk Telly . 3 November 2018.
  22. News: Robinson . Abby . Emmerdale wins big at the Digital Spy Reader Awards 2018 . 31 December 2018 . . . 28 December 2018.
  23. News: Gonzalez . Elliot . I TALK TELLY AWARDS 2021 Nominations . 22 January 2022 . I Talk Telly . 14 November 2021.

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