Gemma Atkinson is known for a large audience by participating in various youth series. From a young age, she actively participates in television projects and stubbornly seeks roles in serious films. Gemma in an interview said that she loves to act in films, and then in the cinema to look at herself from the outside. The cherished dream of the actress is to play the Bond girl. Who knows, maybe in the future it will come true.
Fashion Model Career
Gemma Atkinson was born on November 15, 1984 in the British town of Bury. While still a schoolgirl, she became interested in modeling, so, having graduated from high school, the girl devoted herself to this particular field of activity. Gemma did not go on the catwalk, but mainly participated in commercial filming. Many people know Atkinson not as an actress, but as a glamorous model who actively advertised underwear.
At the age of 22 years, the girl decided on a breast augmentation surgery. Having reached the desired sixth size, Gemma finally established herself as a popular and sought-after fashion model. She starred in photo shoots for the magazines FHM, Arena, Zoo Weekly, Maxim, Loaded, Nuts. It is the career of a model that maintains a great interest in Atkinson. On the net, itâs much easier to find her pictures from glossy magazines than a filmography. But this is only for now, the girl is actively making her way to the cinematic Olympus, dreaming of playing the main roles in interesting and popular films.
The first steps in the world of the film industry
âGemma Atkinson is the daughter of Mr. Beanâ - this is precisely the first thought that appears among viewers who see the girlâs name in the movie credits. In fact, this is a fallacy, the actors are just namesakes. Rowan Atkinson, famous for his role as Mr. Bean, has a daughter, Lily and a son, Ben. Gemma made her television debut in 2001, starring in the Hollywood series. Viewers well remembered her character - reckless Lisa, the headache of the entire Hunter family. A little later on the E4 channel, the sequel Holliox was released, in which the heroes Atkinson and her colleagues Markus Patrick tried to start life from scratch in Chester.
Gemma did not disdain or disdain any work, eagerly takes on any roles, because even reincarnation as a secondary, insignificant character is a huge experience, new acquaintances, invaluable knowledge. Therefore, Atkinson gladly agreed in 2008 to play Eva McKenna, lieutenant in the video game âCommand & Conquer: Red Alert 3â.
Theatrical activity
Gemma Atkinson is a star not only in television, but also in theater. In 2008, the talented British was accepted into the production of Peter Pan, which was played in Manchester on the stage of the Opera House. Then the girl appeared on the stage of the Noel Coward Theater, in the play "Calendar Girls" she reincarnated as Elaine. Gemma was part of the main troupe and even went on tour. In Islington at the Royal Theater, Atkinson appeared in the production of "This Is How It Goes." The actress was entrusted with the main part by director Neil Labut.
Participation in television shows
Gemma Atkinson mainly spends time filming various TV shows. Also, the girl is an active participant in British television shows. Many viewers know her from the project "I'm a Celebrity ... Take Me From Here!" In which Atkinson wandered through the dangerous jungles of Australia. On ITV1, Gemma prepared culinary masterpieces and even sang live. In the All Star Family Fortunes program, the actress competed with her family with Anthony Cotton and his family.
Filmography
In 2001, Gemma Atkinson made her television debut. The filmography of the actress was replenished with more than one worthy job. For the first time, young talent manifested itself in the youth series "Holliolix", dedicated to the complex relationships of students at the local college. Then there was the dramatic series "Catastrophe" about the life and working days of the staff and patients of the city hospital. Atkinson also starred in the detective television film Pure English Murder, the plot of which revolves around the activities of the British police department.
In 2006, Gemma was invited to star in the series "Waterloo Street", which tells about the life of students and teachers of the school. In 2009, the criminal series Law and Order: London began to be broadcast, in which Atkinson also starred. The girl also participated in the filming of the melodrama Boogie Woogie. In 2010, Gemma played a role in the action movie "Baseline", the horror film "13 hours" and the television picture "Black Book". The following year, Atkinson starred in the comedy How to Stop Being a Loser, and in 2012, in the thriller Born to Fly. 2013 was the most productive year, Gemma starred in the fantastic thriller âThe Secret of the Woodpecker Passâ, the horror film âNight of the Living 3D Deadâ, the melodrama âSweet Shopâ. In 2014, the release of the short film Not Very Nice People with Atkinson in the title role is planned.
Personal life
In 2007, Gemma Atkinson met with Cristiano Ronaldo, the famous football player, but then she herself left him, learning about his connections on the side with girls of easy virtue. The man switched to model Irina Shayk, and Gemma struck up an affair with British footballer Marcus Bent. The lovers even had an engagement, but literally a month later the couple broke up. Atkinson is now in a free search for the soulmate. The girl seriously took up her figure, regularly goes to the gym, tries to eat right. Gemma also participates in charity events, the actress shows herself especially well in long-distance races. In 2008, Atkinson Gemma took 18th place in the list of â100 Sexiest Womenâ, whose photos do not allow to doubt the correct rating.