Daisy Wood-Davis

Daisy Wood-Davis
Wood-Davis in 2015
Born1989 or 1990 (age 34–35)[1]
Bromley, Greater London, England
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Spouse
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(m. 2022)​
Children1

Daisy Wood-Davis is a British singer and actress. She has appeared in several stage productions, including Dreamboats and Petticoats as Tansy, cousin of Poppy in EastEnders as Laura and The Rocky Horror Show as Janet Weiss. From 2014 to 2018, she played the role of Kim Butterfield in Hollyoaks. In 2019, she recurred as Phoebe Palmer in Holby City.

Early life

Wood-Davis grew up in Petts Wood, and attended Crofton School and later Darrick Wood School.[1] She trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.[1]

Career

While she was at Italia Conti, Wood-Davis saw an advertisement for open auditions for Bill Kenwright's production of Dreamboats and Petticoats. She attended the audition and was given the lead role of Laura.[1] She stated, "I had my West End debut as a lead part at the age of 18. It was unbelievable, it was all my dreams and more. It was amazing."[1] Wood-Davis also toured with the production,[2][3][4] and featured on a cast album, which has sold over 60,000 copies.[citation needed]

Wood-Davis later signed a record deal with Universal Music. She also played Janet Weiss in the European tour of the musical The Rocky Horror Show.[5]

In November 2012, Wood-Davis appeared in one episode of BBC soap opera EastEnders as Tansy Meadow, the sister of established character Poppy Meadow (Rachel Bright).[6] She also appears as Tansy in a 15-minute spin-off episode called "All I Want for Christmas".[7]

From 2014 to 2018, she played the role of Kim Butterfield in Hollyoaks, the sister of Lindsey Butterfield (Sophie Austin).[8]

Following her departure from Hollyoaks, Wood-Davis made a guest appearance as Phoebe Palmer in Holby City.[9] She later returned to film further appearances, which aired in late 2019.[10]

In 2019, she played the role of Sheila in Hair the Musical, in Glasgow and Edinburgh.[11] In November 2019, it was announced that Wood-Davis would play singer-songwriter Carole King in the UK and Ireland touring production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in 2020.[12]

Personal life

Wood-Davis announced her engagement to her Hollyoaks co-star Luke Jerdy in August 2019.[13] In May 2021, Wood-Davis and Jerdy announced that they were expecting their first child together, and their son was born on 28 September 2021.[14] On 18 June 2022, Jerdy and Wood-Davis married.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Nott, Will (11 November 2017). "Hollyoaks' Daisy Wood-Davis to switch Petts Wood Christmas lights on". News Shopper. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  2. ^ Tong, Clay (10 March 2009). "Dreamboats and Petticoats Review - Edinburgh Guide". edinburghguide.com. Archived from the original on 31 March 2009.
  3. ^ Spencer, Charles. "Dreamboats and Petticoats, at the Savoy Theatre - review". Archived from the original on 18 February 2010.
  4. ^ "Lets Twist Again – Dreamboats and Petticoats – Review". 26 June 2010. Archived from the original on 6 May 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  5. ^ Beßling, Rainer (26 January 2012). ""Rocky Horror Show" in Bremen/Nicht träumen, leben!". Kreiszeitung.de. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
  6. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (24 October 2012). "'EastEnders' Poppy Meadow to stay in Walford". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  7. ^ "All I Want For Christmas: Red Button Special". BBC Online. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  8. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (24 October 2012). "'EastEnders' Poppy Meadow to stay in Walford". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  9. ^ Dainty, Sophie (21 November 2018). "Former Hollyoaks star Daisy Wood-Davis is joining Holby City for guest stint". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  10. ^ Dainty, Sophie; Kilkelly, Daniel; Pike, George (9 October 2019). "Former Hollyoaks star Daisy Wood-Davis confirms Holby City return for Evan's sister Phoebe". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  11. ^ Scougall, Murray. "'It's lovely to be back on stage': Life according to... actress Daisy Wood-Davis". Sunday Post. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  12. ^ "Video: Daisy Wood-Davis Will Play Carole King on the UK and Ireland Tour of Beautiful". BroadwayWorld. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  13. ^ West, Amy (19 August 2019). "Hollyoaks couple Luke Jerdy and Daisy Wood-Davis announce their engagement". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  14. ^ Anderton, Joe (3 October 2021). "Hollyoaks' Daisy Wood-Davis and Luke Jerdy announce the birth of their first child". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  15. ^ Earp, Catherine (20 June 2022). "Hollyoaks stars Daisy Wood-Davis and Luke Jerdy marry in Spanish ceremony". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 August 2022.