Kelly Wenham

Kelly Wenham, born on November 28, 1983, in Stockport, England, is a multifaceted talent known for her work as an actress, director, screenwriter, and comedian.

Wenham's career began in modeling, but she quickly transitioned to acting after landing a minor role in the series *Always and Everyone*. Her breakthrough came when she was cast as Jess Buckley in *Where the Heart Is*, a role she held for three years. In 2003, she appeared in Will Young's music video for "Leave Right Now," further expanding her visibility in the entertainment industry. After her stint in *Where the Heart Is*, she took on the role of Danielle Spencer in *Coronation Street* and featured as Anna in *Waterloo Road*'s sixth season.

In 2004, she played a leading character, Julie Priestly, in *Steel River Blues*, although the show ran for just one season. Wenham’s versatility is highlighted by her guest appearances in series such as *Life on Mars*, *Holby City*, and *Heartbeat*. Notably, she lent her voice to the character Syrenne in the acclaimed video game *The Last Story* in 2012 and portrayed Queen Mab in the fifth season of the BBC’s *Merlin*.

Her film credits include playing Alina in *Dracula: The Dark Prince* and participating in *The Magnificent Eleven*. Wenham created and starred in the YouTube series *Clare Fist's London*, showcasing her comedic flair. More recently, she appeared in the horror-comedy *Double Date* and the 2019 film *Tales from the Lodge*. In 2020, she made a guest appearance in the thriller *Surge*, directed by Oscar-winning Aneil Karia.