Alice Barlow | |
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 Barlow at theInside Soap Awards 2011 | |
| Born | Macclesfield, Cheshire, England |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
Alice Barlow is an English actress and singer who portrayedRae Wilson in theChannel 4soap operaHollyoaks.
While a teenager Barlow won a national talent searchFestival4Stars.[1] In 2008, Barlow took part 'The Stobart Factor' a talent competition, which was judged byThe X Factor judgeLouis Walsh. Walsh gave Barlow positive comments on her singing and told her she had 'style'. Alice went on to win the competition and won £10,000, in which she put towards anInvisalign to straighten her teeth.[2]
In October 2009, Alice made her television debut asRae Wilson inChannel 4'ssoap-opera,Hollyoaks.[3] While atHollyoaks, Barlow won anAll About Soap award for "Best Love Triangle", along withKieron Richardson andEmmett J. Scanlan.[4] In early 2011, Barlow decided to leave the serial and her character was killed off in the late night spin-offHollyoaks Later, which aired in September 2011. Barlow's departure was kept a secret until her exit scenes were aired.[5] While starring in the show she also presented linked projectThe Hollyoaks Music Show. In 2012 Barlow secured the role of Bella inITV drama seriesCrime Stories.[6]
On 15 February 2013, Digital Spy reported that Barlow had auditioned on the second series ofThe Voice UK[7][8] and had got through to the next round withDanny O'Donoghue as her coach.[9] Barlow was defeated in the battle rounds byAndrea Begley, the eventual winner of the show. Following her elimination from the talent contest Barlow vowed to continue her ambition of a career in music.[10]
On 10 July, Barlow's management announced that she had secured the role of Sara in a newE4's comedy titledDrifters.[11] In 2014, Barlow filmed a guest appearance for the medical dramaCasualty.[11] For 2015, Barlow secured a recurring role inITV comedyBenidorm and a guest role inRussell T Davies' seriesBanana.[12]
In 2018, Barlow secured the role of Kat in theDusty Springfield musical "Son Of A Preacher Man".[13]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2009–2011 | Hollyoaks | Rae Wilson | 89 episodes |
| 2011 | Hollyoaks Later | 1 episode | |
| 2012 | Crime Stories | Bella | Guest role |
| 2013 | The Voice UK | Herself | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2016 | Drifters | Sara | Recurring role |
| 2014 | Casualty | Lucy | Guest role |
| Staff Room | Emma | Guest role | |
| 2015 | Benidorm | Annie Redmond | 3 episodes |
| Banana | Harriet | 1 episode | |
| 2017 | Coronation Street | Nancy Briers | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Doctors | Sally Seaborn | Guest role |
| Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators | Bianca Percy | 1 episode | |
| 2021 | Betty | 2 episodes | |
| 2022 | Ten Percent | Chloe (Estate agent) | 1 episode |