Jennifer Metcalfe Biography: Movies, Awards, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Child

October 10, 2024 0 Posted By Gift Nworie

Jennifer Metcalfe is an English actress best known for her long-standing role as Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, which she has portrayed since 2006.

Her involvement with this character has spanned several years, including appearances in the show’s spin-off series, Hollyoaks Later.

In addition to her soap opera fame, she appeared in the 2011 series of Dancing on Ice.

With a career that has lasted more than two decades, Metcalfe has become a prominent figure in British television.

Profile

  •   Full name: Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe
  •   Date of birth: September 4, 1983
  •   Age: 41 years old
  •   Gender: Female
  •   Place of birth: Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
  •   Nationality: British
  •   Profession: Actress, fitness instructor
  •   Height: 5 feet 6 inches
  •   Parents: Colin Metcalfe (father)
  •   Siblings: N/A
  •   Spouse: N/A
  •   Children: Daye Colmic Lake
  •   Relationship status: Single (as of 2023)
  •   Religion: N/A
  •   Ethnicity: N/A
  •   Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe was born on September 4, 1983, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. She is 41 years old as of 2024. Her father’s name is Colin Metcalfe, though information about her mother and siblings remains unavailable.

Metcalfe’s British roots are reflected in her upbringing. While her exact ethnicity has not been clearly disclosed, she holds British nationality. She attended the Scala Kids drama school in her hometown, which helped her start her acting career early, at 12.

Additionally, she pursued a degree in Health and Fitness, using her knowledge in the field between acting gigs, which led to her working as a fitness instructor for some time.

Personal Life

Jennifer Metcalfe has had several high-profile relationships. Between 2007 and 2008, she was romantically involved with footballer Jermaine Pennant, followed by brief relationships with Ziggy Lichman and Sylvain Longchambon. In 2012, she started dating former Geordie Shore star Greg Lake.

The couple welcomed their son, Daye Colmic Lake, on June 20, 2017. Metcalfe and Lake’s relationship lasted for several years but eventually split in 2020. Since then, she has not publicly confirmed any new relationships and is currently believed to be single.

Aside from her family life, Metcalfe co-owns a clothing rental boutique called The Closet in Liverpool with her Hollyoaks co-stars, Claire Cooper and Leah Hackett. The store opened in 2010 and continues to operate successfully.

Career

Metcalfe’s acting career began in her teens when she appeared in television shows like Where the Heart Is and Emmerdale. However, her career-defining role came in 2006 when she was cast as Mercedes McQueen in Hollyoaks.

Her portrayal of Mercedes, a character known for her dramatic storylines and turbulent life, made her a fan favourite. She became a permanent fixture in the show, with brief breaks, including a maternity leave in 2017.

She also reprised her role in the spin-off Hollyoaks Later from 2008 to 2012 and appeared in a one-off special in 2020. In 2011, Metcalfe took part in the sixth series of Dancing on Ice, where she partnered with professional skater Sylvain Longchambon.

Despite a valiant effort, she was eliminated after finishing in the bottom two alongside Vanilla Ice. Outside of acting, she has continued her fitness ventures, including personal training and business efforts in fashion.

Awards

  •   British Soap Awards: Nominated for Best Actress (various years)
  •   British Soap Awards: Nominated for Sexiest Female (various years)
  •   Inside Soap Awards: Won Sexiest Female (2015)
  •   Inside Soap Awards: Nominated for Best Actress (various years)
  •   National Television Awards: Longlisted for Serial Drama Performance (2014)

Net Worth

Jennifer Metcalfe’s estimated net worth is $5 million. Most of her wealth has been accumulated through her long-standing career in acting, especially her role in Hollyoaks.

Social Media

  •   Instagram: @missjenjomet
  •   Twitter: @missjenjomet

Filmography

  •   Where the Heart Is
  •   My Parents Are Aliens
  •   At Home with the Braithwaites
  • Emmerdale
  •   Hollyoaks
  •   Hollyoaks Later
  •   Birthday Girl



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