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Zöe Lucker (born April 11, 1974 in Huddersfield) is an English actress best known for her role as Tanya Turner in ITV's Footballers' Wives.
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- One of four children, Zoe has two brothers and a sister.
- Did A-levels at Huddersfield New College then studied at a Drama School in Manchester, obtaining a drama degree at the age of 21. After she graduated, she got herself an agent and her first job was on tour with the Hull Truck Theatre Company in John Godber plays including Dracula and The New Office Party.
- Her school teacher, Tony Walker, wrote a part in a play for her.
- Father set up his own stained glass design business. He also writes music and can play several musical instruments.
- Parents spent year and a half doing voluntary service in Zambia then became school teachers.
- Lives in Stoke Newington, north London.
- Before landing the role of Tanya Turner in Footballers' Wives, she was about to give up acting for a career in teaching.
- According to the tabloid newspaper The Sun, it is rumoured that Zoe will be playing The Rani in the upcoming series of Doctor Who. This has been denied by the BBC, however.
- She spent 2 months in 2005 touring with a production company in New Zealand in a play called Then Comes Love
- She spent 3 weeks filming in India making a documentary with fellow footballers wives co-star Sarah Barrand for ITV2
- She collapsed in the Soho House nightclub in London last year after coming back from a gruelling and tiring tour in New Zealand
- She also spent 3 weeks filming in Zambia on a voluntary trip with the VSO for a mini documentary for GMTV volunteer week
- She also helped launch Sport Relief with other celebrities this year
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Huddersfield, England
