Beth Kingston

Beth Kingston (born 3 November 1986) [1] is an English actress best known for playing India Longford in the British soap opera Hollyoaks.

Biography

Kingston trained at the Redroofs Film and Television School in 2009, following graduation from Warwick University with a first in history. She went on to star in musicals and theatre productions such as Romeo and Juliet, Fame and Copacabana.[2] In June 2009, Kingston auditioned for the role of India in Hollyoaks Desperately Seeking a competition run by Hollyoaks. She successfully gained a place in the final three,[3] before going on to win the competition after impressing producers.[4] Speaking of her role, Kingston commented, "I was really excited and elated to get down to the last 25, never mind the last six, then three then go on to win. [...] "When I was told that I was starting filming with Hollyoaks on Monday, I realised how quick a turnaround it is working on a soap! I'm just elated."[4] Kingston made her debut in the soap in September 2009 and has been a lead actor in the series since that date. Kingston is set to leave the series in late 2010/early 2011 where her character india is murdered by a man she met online. The episode and episodes surrounding is set to show how dangerous meeting people on the internet can be. Kingston described these episodes as "It's going to be very upsetting because it comes as such a shock in the episode. She is in such a happy mood, she thinks she's found the one and she's talking about the future and is really hopeful about everything.And it's such a horrible thing that happens." Although the story marks the end of Kingstons time on Hollyoaks she said she was "really excited" to be given such a meaty exit storyline. More on this story line can be found on the Hollyoaks website.[5] In 2011 Beth later made a guest appearance in Hollyoaks through her killers eyes while he was looking at her sister.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2009-2010, 2011 Hollyoaks[1] India Longford Former Series regular

References

  1. ^ a b "Beth Kingston". IMDb. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3619359/. Retrieved 2010-09-05. 
  2. ^ "Beth Kingston, actor, Casting Call Pro". http://www.uk.castingcallpro.com/view.php?uid=225247. Retrieved 2010-09-05. 
  3. ^ Green, Kris (30 June 2009). "Exclusive: 'Oaks reveals final 'Desperately Seeking' trio". Digital Spy. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a162787/oaks-reveals-final-desperately-seeking-trio.html. Retrieved 2010-09-05. 
  4. ^ a b Green, Kris (4 July 2009). "'Hollyoaks' unveils new student India". Digital Spy. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/news/a163457/hollyoaks-unveils-new-student-india.html. Retrieved 2010-09-05. 
  5. ^ Green, Kris (21 September 2009). "2651: The new students arrive". Digital Spy. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/spoilers/a177382/2651-the-new-students-arrive.html. Retrieved 2010-09-05.