Kim Tserkezie
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Kim Tserkezie, born 30 July 1973 in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a British actress. She is best known for playing the role of Penny Pocket in the BBC children's programme Balamory.
Like her character in Balamory, Kim is a paraplegic, and has used a wheelchair for most of her life. After giving up a degree course in Combined Arts at the University of Sunderland, she worked as a TV and radio researcher before moving into acting. She has a son, Jay, born in 1995.