People worldwide like watching soap operas, but if there’s one country that truly adores their operas, it’s probably the United Kingdom. If you grew up watching soap operas, you come to love these stars as the years go by.
Many stars have dabbled in soap operas, but some of them grew up alongside the characters they played. While some of them went on to pursue bigger careers, some of them have gone off the radar. Where could they be now?
Gemma Merna – Carmel McQueen from Hollyoaks
The famous soap opera Hollyoaks introduced many fresh faces to the screen. One of these fresh faces was Gemma Merna, who was given the role of Carmel McQueen. She starred in the show from 2006 until 2014.
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Aside from her role in Hollyoaks, she has also been a part of some reality TV shows like The Chase and Virtually Famous. These days, though, she works as a yoga guru and personal trainer. She also has a studio in Liverpool where you can learn directly from her.