Gemma Atkinson became famous for her participation in youth series. From her youth, the successful model has appeared in television projects and plays in films. She played Lieutenant Eva McKenna in the video game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 and also played Lisa Hunter in the TV series Hollyox.
Since her youth, Gemma Louise Atkinson has actively participated in various television projects. She also starred in films. In one of the interviews, the star said that she likes filming for cinema, because in the cinema she can see herself from the outside. In the girl's dreams - the role of James Bond's girlfriend. Probably, this desire is destined to be realized.
Good start
The biography of a successful model began in 1984. The child was born in the British town of Bury on November 15. Gemma entered the modeling business as a schoolgirl. After completing her studies, the girl seriously took up her career. She achieved success quickly enough. The fashion model did not walk on the catwalk. She became famous for her participation in commercial projects of famous brands.
The star also starred for the magazines "Zoo Weekly", "FHM", "Maxim". The constant interest in the person of the young star was supported by her photo shoots. No less actively, the future celebrity tried to engage in filmmaking.
Atkinson dreamed of playing in serious films, becoming a popular performer. However, even now she is better known as a glamorous model, and not a film star. A loud surname does not mean kinship with the famous comedian Mr. Bean. Rowan Atkinson's daughter is named Lily. The artist also has a son, Ben. The same surname with the model does not mean kinship.
Film career
In 2001, Gemma received an invitation to star in the telenovela for the youth audience "Hollyox". She got the bright, eccentric heroine Lisa Hunter, who became a real problem for her family. The reckless character was well remembered by the audience. The series was about the uneasy relationship of a local college student and aired until 2007.
Then the TV channel "E4" presented the sequel "Hollyox". According to its plot, the heroes of Gemma and Marcus Patrick have to rebuild their lives in Chester from scratch. Atkinson willingly takes on any role. She even likes the transformation into supporting characters. Such heroes provide important experience, knowledge and provide new acquaintances. In 2008, celebrities were offered the role of Eva McKenna in the video game Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3. Atkinson gladly agreed to participate in the project.
She not only works with television and film. She plays on the stage of the theater. In 2008, the gifted girl took part in the play "Peter Pan". Rehearsals took place at the Opera House in Manchester. The premiere also took place there. Then there was work on the stage of the Noel Coward Theater. Atkinson played Elaine in Calendar Girls. In the main cast, Gemma went on tour with the troupe. At the Royal Islington Theater, the star took part in the play This Is How It Goes. The director offered the lead role.
The main activity of the model was shooting for telenovelas. She also takes an active part in British television projects. So, she starred in the show "I'm a celebrity … Get me out of here!". As conceived by the creators, the star had to get nervous, wandering through the unsafe Australian jungle.
Television and cinema
Gemma delighted fans with making culinary masterpieces and even singing solo during the live broadcast.
She took part in the transmission of the ITV1 channel. With her family, the star competed with the Anthony Cotton family on the television program All Star Family Fortunes. After a memorable debut in the 2001 series, Gemma managed to star in several popular projects. In the rating series about the activities of police officers "Pure English Murder" the celebrity played in 2009 Ria Crossley.
In the image of Charlotte Bailey, she appeared on the screen in the melodrama "Boogie Woogie". In 2010, the model starred in Black Book and Thirteen Hours. Then in the action movie “Baseline, she played Karen. In 2006, the girl was offered the role of Mandy in the telenovela "Waterloo Street". As conceived by the creators, the project told about the students and teachers of the school, their lives. The premiere took place in 2011.
Atkinson starred in the comedy film How to Stop Being a Loser as Hannah and the thriller Born to Fly as Harriett. From 2011 to 2014, the actress worked on the set of the drama series about the employees and patients of the city hospital "Catastrophe" in the role of Tamzin Bale.
2013 turned out to be very successful before his film career. Gemma was invited to the rating project "Law & Order: London" for the role of Becky Bryson. The story told about the detectives and prosecutors of the court working in the "murder" department. Detective Ronnie Brooks and his partner Matt Devlin became the main characters.
Matters of the heart
In the fantastic horror film The Secret of the Dyatlov Pass, Atkinson got one of the main roles, Denise Ivers. In 2014, the short film Not Very Nice People was released, in which Gemma played the main character. In Emmerdale Farm, aired from 2015 to 2017, she got the character Carly Hope. The plot revolves around the life of a farming family, showing the relationship between its participants and residents of a nearby village. This work received a National Television Awards nomination.
Gemma was named among the best new stars. In her personal life, the model and actress does not accept scandals. In 2007, the girl began an affair with football star Cristiano Ronaldo. Atkinson herself ended the relationship. She then dated footballer Marcus Bent. The breakup occurred a month after the engagement.
For a long time, the girl preferred to do only work, but the Spanish dancer and choreographer Gorka Marquez won her heart. We met him in 2017 on the TV show "Strictly Come Dancing". In June 2019, the couple announced they were expecting a baby.
The model and actress participates in charity events, goes in for sports. The star especially loves long-distance races. Gemma was ranked 18th in 2008 on the "100 Sexiest Women" list.
