Emma Catherwood
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Emma Catherwood is a Welsh actress and former model best known for her role as Jo in My Kingdom and for her role in Holby City. Catherwood studied the Meisner technique in London, and has degrees in English literature and Art History.
Catherwood began her career with Models 1, where she modelled for short time before quitting after a family crisis. Soon after, she made her first major television appearance in Little Bird for ITV, playing a downtrodden Mancunian mother of five. At the same time Catherwood made her feature film debut in Large for FilmFour. This led to a role starring opposite Richard Harris
in My Kingdom. Harris has been quote as saying "Emma is one of the best actresses I've worked with in my very long career". My Kingdom is based upon the Shakespeare play King Lear. It was one of the last projects made by Harris. Catherwood played Joe his daughter (Cordellia), an ex-heroin addict. In preparation for this role the young actress spent time in Liverpool, where she worked on the accent and visited recovery centres. Catherwood appeared as a young prostitute, Sandra, in the ITV series The Vice. Catherwood starred opposite Ken Stott and James Frain. For the thriller Spirit Trap Catherwood lost weight and cut a severe fringe to portray the drug abusing, narcissistic character of Adele. Catherwood also starred in another thriller as Mel in The Reeds, which is part of the After Dark Horrorfest.
Catherwood played Dr Penny Valentine
in the BBC medical drama series Holby City
. A well-educated junior doctor, Penny Valentine arrived in Holby with her brother during the show's eleventh series. Executive producer Tony McHale and series producer Diana Kyle announced the arrival in May 2009, with Kyle describing Penny as "full of energy and enthusiasm", assessing she would have an "instant impact on the wards at every level". McHale described them as "a great addition to the gang", explaining that "They both want to achieve and although one is more naturally gifted than the other, they're both very talented doctors. Work and private lives are bound to collide in their quests to climb their respective career ladders." Catherwood observed several bypass operations to prepare for the role, which she described as a "wonderful experience", feeling both humbled and privileged to attend,
“I’m not squeamish so I had no problems with them,” she said. “I watched various bypass operations and was completely fascinated. I felt so privileged to be in there with the amazing doctors, who do such a brilliant job."
“To watch someone crack open a chest is a wonderful experience. It makes you realise that’s all we are underneath. It was a great way of introducing me to the world of medicine. I really appreciate what they do.”
Catherwood began her career with Models 1, where she modelled for short time before quitting after a family crisis. Soon after, she made her first major television appearance in Little Bird for ITV, playing a downtrodden Mancunian mother of five. At the same time Catherwood made her feature film debut in Large for FilmFour. This led to a role starring opposite Richard Harris
Richard Harris
Richard St John Harris was an Irish actor, singer-songwriter, theatrical producer, film director and writer....
in My Kingdom. Harris has been quote as saying "Emma is one of the best actresses I've worked with in my very long career". My Kingdom is based upon the Shakespeare play King Lear. It was one of the last projects made by Harris. Catherwood played Joe his daughter (Cordellia), an ex-heroin addict. In preparation for this role the young actress spent time in Liverpool, where she worked on the accent and visited recovery centres. Catherwood appeared as a young prostitute, Sandra, in the ITV series The Vice. Catherwood starred opposite Ken Stott and James Frain. For the thriller Spirit Trap Catherwood lost weight and cut a severe fringe to portray the drug abusing, narcissistic character of Adele. Catherwood also starred in another thriller as Mel in The Reeds, which is part of the After Dark Horrorfest.
Catherwood played Dr Penny Valentine
Penny Valentine (Holby City)
Persephone "Penny" Valentine is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama television series Holby City, portrayed by actress Emma Catherwood. She appeared from 2009-11, in the programme's eleventh to thirteenth series. Penny was introduced alongside her younger brother, Oliver , as a...
in the BBC medical drama series Holby City
Holby City
Holby City, stylised as Holby Ci+y, is a British medical drama television series that airs weekly on BBC One.The series was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama Casualty, and premiered on 12 January 1999...
. A well-educated junior doctor, Penny Valentine arrived in Holby with her brother during the show's eleventh series. Executive producer Tony McHale and series producer Diana Kyle announced the arrival in May 2009, with Kyle describing Penny as "full of energy and enthusiasm", assessing she would have an "instant impact on the wards at every level". McHale described them as "a great addition to the gang", explaining that "They both want to achieve and although one is more naturally gifted than the other, they're both very talented doctors. Work and private lives are bound to collide in their quests to climb their respective career ladders." Catherwood observed several bypass operations to prepare for the role, which she described as a "wonderful experience", feeling both humbled and privileged to attend,
“I’m not squeamish so I had no problems with them,” she said. “I watched various bypass operations and was completely fascinated. I felt so privileged to be in there with the amazing doctors, who do such a brilliant job."
“To watch someone crack open a chest is a wonderful experience. It makes you realise that’s all we are underneath. It was a great way of introducing me to the world of medicine. I really appreciate what they do.”
Filmography
- The Reeds (2009), Mel
- Holby CityHolby CityHolby City, stylised as Holby Ci+y, is a British medical drama television series that airs weekly on BBC One.The series was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama Casualty, and premiered on 12 January 1999...
(2009–2011), Penny ValentinePenny Valentine (Holby City)Persephone "Penny" Valentine is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama television series Holby City, portrayed by actress Emma Catherwood. She appeared from 2009-11, in the programme's eleventh to thirteenth series. Penny was introduced alongside her younger brother, Oliver , as a... - Against the DarkAgainst the DarkAgainst the Dark is a 2009 American action and horror film starring Steven Seagal and directed by Richard Crudo.In a post-apocalyptic world, destroyed by a disease, which may or may not turn people into some kind of vampires or zombies, Seagal plays Tao, the leader of a squad of ex-military...
(2009), Amelia - Dummy (2009), Zoe
- Senseless (2008), Nim
- In the Spider's WebIn the Spider's WebIn the Spider's Web is 2007 American made-for-television natural horror film produced by RHI Entertainment and directed by Terry Winsor. It aired on various video on demand channels, before officially premiering in the United States on the Sci Fi Channel on August 26, 2007. It is the second film in...
(2007), Gina - VincentVincent (TV series)Vincent is an ITV drama series. An initial series was made and aired in 2005 and starred Ray Winstone, in the title role, and Suranne Jones as two members of a team of private eyes hired by people to spy on their partners or indeed anyone else they need to keep tabs on. The four part series also...
(2005), Nicola Walsh - Spirit TrapSpirit TrapSpirit Trap is a 2005 United Kingdom thriller comedy horror film. While the story is set in London, the film was actually shot in Bucharest, Romania.-Plot:...
(2005), Adele - Born and BredBorn and BredBorn and Bred is a light-hearted British drama series that aired on BBC One from 2002 to 2005. Created by Chris Chibnall and Nigel McCrery, Born and Breds cast was led by James Bolam and Michael French, who play a father and son who run a cottage hospital in Ormston, a fictional Lancashire village...
(2003), Mary Percival - The ViceThe Vice (TV series)The Vice is an ITV police drama about the Metropolitan Police Vice Squad. It ran for five short series between 1999 and 2003. It tells the story of the London Metropolitan police forces vice squad, where prostitution, underage sex, and other such organized crime are regular occurrences...
(2000 & 2002), Becky & Sandra - A Fairy Story (2002)
- Large (2001), Rachel 'Measley' Beasley
- My KingdomMy Kingdom (film)My Kingdom is a 2001 British crime film directed by Don Boyd and starring Richard Harris, Lynn Redgrave and Jimi Mistry.It premiered at the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival but failed to make an impression The following year My Kingdom grossed $2,607 on its opening weekend in Los Angeles...
(2001), Jo - The Love Doctor (2001), Toyah
- Little Bird (2000), Sandra
- Undertaker's Paradise (2000)
- Butterfly Collectors (1999), Julie
External links
- http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/showbiz/2009/06/28/emma-catherwood-setting-pulse-racing-in-new-role-91466-24001937/
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvAXQv-UAlg
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=745I4C7WHGw&feature=related
- http://www.celebrity2day.com/emma-catherwood/videos/
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbpEurJAUbk
- http://www.tv.com/shows/holby-city/clips/holby-city-emma-catherwood-interview-10418532/
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddb7LLLJbB8
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQNXblNtcl0&feature=related