Wikipedia Biodata / Profile Background
Introduction & Personal Life :
Amanda Clapham is a relatively new actress to the British scene, having emerged in 2013 after being cast on a long time running soap Hollyoaks.
- Amanda was born in Manchester in the United Kingdom, on 16th November 1990.
- She was raised in a close-knit family and showed an interest in acting from a young age.
- She has been dating her Hollyoaks co-star Alfie Browne-Sykes since 2014-15 & is four years older than him, leading him to make jokes in interviews about her being his cougar.
- Although born in Manchester, she now resides in Liverpool.
Social Media Presence :
- On her Twitter (now called X) account, she has 70K+ followers in 2017. Her Instagram account has amassed a following of more than 135,000. She is known for posting selfies & having a good laugh on social media.
- She does share a last name with her Hollyoaks co-star, Charlie Clapham, but the two insist that they are not related like everyone wants to believe they are. Rumors that they were brother and sister spread like wildfire after she jokingly referred to him as her brother on Twitter (now called X).
Acting Career and Profession : Hollyoaks Fame
- Although she has spent many years studying her craft, Hollyoaks was her first major acting role.
- She still manages to attend as many workshops possible as she does not want to lose her skills.
- She first appeared on the show in 2013 playing Holly Cunningham, having been hired to replace actress Wallis Day who played her previously. She received glowing reviews in taking over the character.
- Her appearance on Hollyoaks launched her into the British social scene and increased her stardom. She is often pictured in tabloid magazines with her other co-stars.
- She has stated that she feels honored to be a part of the cast of this show. The show itself, Hollyoaks, has now been broadcasting since October 1995 and shows no sign of stopping.
Body Measurements and Interesting Facts :
- Her character Holly Cunningham, has had many storylines but the following have been voted some the best: “The drink-driving storyline, that resulted in a car crash and the accidental death of another character from the show.” ; “Her growing dependency on drugs.” & “Her numerous on-screen love affairs but particularly the one involving real-life partner Alfie Browne-Sykes.”
- She was nominated for the Sexiest Female for Inside Scoop Magazine in 2016. When told this by a reported, she responded with a giggle and said ‘That’s a bit silly.’
- Amanda Clapham Height : 5′5″