Jennifer Metcalfe is a British actress best known for playing Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks since 2006 .
Her association with the character has been ongoing for several years, including an appearance in the show’s spin-off Hollyoaks.
In addition to her soap opera fame, she also starred in the 2011 series of Dancing on Ice.
Metcalf’s career lasted more than two decades and he became a prominent figure in British television.
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- Full name: Jennifer Joanne Metcalf
- Date of birth: September 4, 1983
- Age: 41 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, fitness instructor
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches
- Parents: Colin Metcalf (father)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Daye Kolmik Lake
- Relationship status: Single (as of 2023)
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: Not applicable
- Net worth: $5 million
early life and education
Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe was born on September 4, 1983 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. As of 2024, she is 41 years old. Her father’s name is Colin Metcalf, but information about her mother and siblings is still unknown.
Metcalf’s British heritage was reflected in her upbringing. While her exact ethnicity has not been revealed explicitly, she holds British nationality. She attended Scala Kids drama school in her hometown, which helped her launch her acting career at the age of 12.
Additionally, she used what she learned in between performances to pursue a degree in health and fitness, which led to her working as a fitness instructor for a while.
personal life
Jennifer Metcalf has had several high-profile relationships. She was in a relationship with footballer Jermaine Pennant from 2007 to 2008, followed by Ziggy Lichman and Sylvain Longchambon Had a brief love affair. In 2012, she began dating former Geordie Shore star Greg Lake.
The couple welcomed their son, Daye Colmic Lake, on June 20, 2017. Metcalf and Lake’s relationship lasted for several years but eventually broke up in 2020. She has not publicly confirmed any new relationships since then and is currently believed to be single.
As well as family life, Metcalfe co-owns a clothing rental boutique in Liverpool called The Closet with Hollyoaks costars Clare Cooper and Leah Hackett. The store opened in 2010 and continues to operate successfully.
Profession
Metcalf’s acting career began in her early teens, when she appeared in TV shows such as Where the Heart Is and Emmerdale. However, her career-defining role came in 2006, when she played Mercedes McQueen in Hollyoaks.
Her character Mercedes was known for her dramatic storylines and turbulent life, making her a fan favorite. She became a permanent fixture on the show, with brief breaks including a maternity leave in 2017.
She also reprized her role in the spin-off series Hollyoaks from 2008 to 2012, and appeared in a one-off special in 2020. In 2011, Metcalfe competed in the sixth season of Dancing on Ice, partnering with professional skater Sylvain Longchambon.
Despite her great efforts, she finished in the bottom two with Vanilla Ace and was ultimately eliminated. In addition to acting, she has continued her fitness career, including personal training and fashion businesses.
Awards
- British Soap Awards: Best Actress Nominations (History)
- British Soap Awards: Sexiest Female Nominations (History)
- Inside Soap Awards: Winner of Sexiest Woman Award (2015)
- Inside Soap Awards: Best Actress Nomination (All Years)
- National Television Awards: Shortlisted for Performance in a Drama Series (2014)
net worth
Jennifer Metcalf has an estimated net worth of $5 million. She has amassed much of her wealth through her long acting career, particularly her role in Hollyoaks.
social media
- Instagram: @missjenjomet
- Twitter: @missjenjomet
film chronology
- where is the heart
- My parents are aliens
- At Home with the Braithwaites
- Emmerdale
- Hollyoaks
- Hollyoaks later
- birthday girl
