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Adele Silva

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Adele Silva has been one of the most popular faces on British screens for two decades. A graduate of the world famous Sylvia Young Theatre School, Silva is best known for her long running role as Kelly Windsor in top-rated British television drama Emmerdale Farm (1972), for which the Daily Express described her as "soap's sexiest star."

Silva made her screen acting debut opposite Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred in a scene from Survival: Part Three (1989), which also has its place in history as the last transmitted episode of the original series of Docteur Who (1963). She followed this with guest appearances in popular British television shows such as The Bill (1984), EastEnders (1985) and Mr. Majeika (1988). Adele then joined the cast of Emmerdale Farm (1972) and was at the centre of dozens of dramatic storylines, working with the likes of Patsy Kensit, Patrick Mower and Linda Thorson.

During a break from the show she guested in episodes of The Courtroom (2004) and 7ème ciel (2003). She also spent a year of further acting training at the world-renowned Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

Shortly after quitting Emmerdale Farm (1972) in 2007, Silva took part - and came second in - hit reality show La Cuisine de l'Enfer (2005) with fiery chef Marco Pierre White. The same year she starred opposite Spandau Ballet legend Gary Kemp in the short film Karma Magnet (2008), directed by his brother, Martin Kemp. More recently, Silva appeared in Doghouse (2009) with Danny Dyer, Stephen Graham and Noel Clarke.
BornNovember 19, 1980
BornNovember 19, 1980
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    Known for

    Noel Clarke, Danny Dyer, and Stephen Graham in Doghouse (2009)
    Doghouse
    6.0
    • Bex
    • 2009
    Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Docteur Who (1963)
    Docteur Who
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Squeak
    Peter Capaldi and Henry Goodman in Chain (1990)
    Chain
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Abigail Benson
    Emmerdale Farm (1972)
    Emmerdale Farm
    4.9
    TV Series
    • Kelly Windsor
    • Kelly Glover

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Bai Bai Barnet (2019)
      Bai Bai Barnet
      Short
      • Serena Lee
      • 2019
    • Suzanne Collins, Adele Silva, and Craig Stein in Ménage (2016)
      Ménage
      Short
      • Dee
      • 2016
    • Hollyoaks (1995)
      Hollyoaks
      4.6
      TV Series
      • Angela Brown
      • 2015
    • Amanda Mealing, Sunetra Sarker, and Derek Thompson in Casualty (1986)
      Casualty
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Holly Mable
      • 2014
    • We Still Kill the Old Way (2014)
      We Still Kill the Old Way
      6.0
      • Gemma
      • 2014
    • Crime Stories (2012)
      Crime Stories
      4.8
      TV Series
      • Moira Young
      • 2012
    • Ali Bastian and Martin Kemp in Strippers vs Werewolves (2012)
      Strippers vs Werewolves
      3.0
      • Justice
      • 2012
    • Craig Conway, Martin Kemp, Stephanie Leonidas, Colin Salmon, Adele Silva, Gemma Atkinson, Martin Compston, and Simon Phillips in How to Stop Being a Loser (2011)
      How to Stop Being a Loser
      4.7
      • Charlotte
      • 2011
    • Emmerdale Farm (1972)
      Emmerdale Farm
      4.9
      TV Series
      • Kelly Windsor
      • Kelly Glover
      • 1993–2011
    • Postcode
      7.4
      TV Short
      • Ann Viper
      • 2011
    • Noel Clarke, Danny Dyer, and Stephen Graham in Doghouse (2009)
      Doghouse
      6.0
      • Bex
      • 2009
    • Karma Magnet (2008)
      Karma Magnet
      4.9
      Short
      • Sandra Manners
      • 2008
    • 7ème ciel (2003)
      7ème ciel
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Soph
      • 2004
    • Judith Barker, Jacqueline Leonard, and Colin Wells in The Courtroom (2004)
      The Courtroom
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Jennifer Eaton
      • 2004
    • Martin Shaw in Judge John Deed (2001)
      Judge John Deed
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Cat Murphy
      • 2003

    Casting Department



    • All That Glitters
      • casting assistant
      • Post-production
    • Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint
      • casting assistant
      • Pre-production



    • Sarah Parish, Alexandra Burke, and Mandip Gill in Curfew (2024)
      Curfew
      4.7
      TV Series
      • casting assistant
      • 2024
    • Naomie Harris, Darcey Ewart, Eddison Burch, and Gwendoline Christie in Robin and the Hoods (2024)
      Robin and the Hoods
      4.3
      • casting assistant
      • 2024
    • Emily Carey in Geek Girl (2024)
      Geek Girl
      6.7
      TV Series
      • casting assistant
      • 2024
    • Ella Bright in Malory Towers (2020)
      Malory Towers
      7.2
      TV Series
      • casting assistant
      • 2024

    Writer



    • Marji Campi and Ashley Campbell in Jermaine and Elsie (2017)
      Jermaine and Elsie
      7.3
      Short
      • additional dialogue
      • 2017

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    • Height
      • 1.61 m
    • Born
      • November 19, 1980
      • Norbury, Surrey, England, UK
    • Children
      • Sienna Evie Farber
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Daz washing powder "Cleaner Close No 35"
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Pictorial
      • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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      Her first television appearance was in the final broadcast episode of the original series of Docteur Who (1963), which aired in 1989. She played the little sister of one of the characters who was nicknamed "Squeak".
    • Quotes
      I always go for personality or someone who makes me laugh. Of course, it's a bonus if they look good too!

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