Daisy Campbell (actress, born 2003)
Daisy Campbell | |
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 Campbell in 2022 | |
| Born | Daisy Arwen Campbell 28 July 2003 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Television | Emmerdale |
Daisy Arwen Campbell (born 28 July 2003) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Amelia Spencer on the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale. She was cast on the soap in 2011 at the age of seven and appeared continuously until 2024.
Life and career
[edit]Daisy Arwen Campbell was born on 28 July 2003 in Methley, Leeds.[1][2][3] Campbell has a younger brother who also acts, as well as sister who is a national dance champion.[4][5] Campbell studied at the Rebel Acting School in Leeds and was represented by Scala School of Performing Arts.[6]
In 2011, at the age of 7, Campbell began her professional career as a child actress when she was cast on Emmerdale. She was introduced as Amelia Spencer, the niece of fellow newcomer Rachel Breckle (Gemma Oaten).[7] Her storylines in the soap since joining have included Amelia's Christian faith,[8] suffering from an eating disorder,[9] becoming pregnant and giving birth as a teen mother,[10] being groomed, stalked and losing her guardian to prison.[11]
On 29 October 2024, it was announced that Campbell had been axed from the soap after 13 years.[12] Amelia's final scenes aired in December of that year. Campbell was sad to have been written out of Emmerdale but expressed that she felt the perfect age to try something new.[13]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2024 | Emmerdale | Amelia Spencer | Regular role | [14] |
| 2021 | Coronation Street | 1 episode | [15] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | [16] |
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell's life away from character Amelia Spencer". Heart. 14 October 2021. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Wheeler, Olivia (28 July 2022). "Emmerdale's Amelia Spencer star Daisy Campbell turns 19 as she's surprised by co-stars". OK!. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Domachowski, Lucy (30 May 2022). "Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell looks very different as she enjoys glam night out". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Pochin, Courtney (10 August 2023). "Emmerdale's Daisy Campbell's glam life off-screen". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 18 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Carter, Erica (12 July 2022). "Inside Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell's private life with family away from Amelia Spencer role". RSVP Live. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ King, Danni; Tonks, Phoebe; Tulloch, Sarah (2 August 2023). "Emmerdale's Daisy Campbell's life off-screen sees teen unrecognisable as Amelia Spencer". OK!. Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Kelly, Kristy (3 June 2011). "'Emmerdale' casts feisty newcomer Rachel". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Emmerdale fans make same joke as Amelia Spencer blames God for her pregnancy". Entertainment Daily. 23 July 2022. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Haasler, Sue (31 May 2022). "Emmerdale spoilers: Eating disorder trauma confirmed for Amelia". Metro. Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Sayce, Rebecca (4 April 2023). "Who is Amelia Spencer and who plays her in Emmerdale?". Metro. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Chase, Stephanie (18 August 2023). "Emmerdale's Amelia Spencer breaks down after Dan's exit". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 23 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Moss, Molly (29 October 2024). "Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell reveals Amelia Spencer has been axed after 13 years". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell addresses Amelia's exit story". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Chase, Stephanie (27 March 2023). "Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell confirms future in Amelia Spencer role". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (1 November 2021). "Emmerdale airs Hollyoaks reference in Liam and Amelia scene". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Davies, Megan (24 July 2018). "Inside Soap Awards 2018 full longlist revealed: Which Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks stars are up?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 November 2018.