Rachel Hyde-Harvey
| Rachel Hyde-Harvey | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rachel Harvey |
| Born |
21 March 1987 Kettering, Northamptonshire, England |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Occupations | Singer, model, actress, musician[1] |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, drums, guitar[2] |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Website | rachelhydeharvey.com |
Rachel Hyde-Harvey (born 21 March 1987 in Kettering, Northamptonshire) is a British actress and singer best known for her role as Amy in the CBBC's I Dream alongside S Club 8.
Education
Rachel attended Chaplins Stage School, Northampton. Then she trained at Sylvia Young Theatre School[3] with her I Dream co-star Matt Di Angelo.
Career
Rachel began her acting career in 1998, when she has played Juliet in the drama Romeo and Juliet.[4] In 2000, she took part in two theater productions, both at Wellingborough Castle Youth Theatre: Road, in the role of Helen, and Haroun and the Sea of Stories.[4] In 2001, she played Abigail in The Crucible at Wellingborough Castle Youth Theatre. Rachel was in the cast of Bad'nuff in London's Soho Theatre, playing Jay. In 2004, she played Amy in the hit teen drama I Dream on the BBC. In 2007, Rachel played Margo in My Family and Other Animals at the Jersey Arts Centre/Corfu. From November 2008 to January 2009, Rachel played Belle in Beauty and the Beast at the South Hill Park Hill Arts Centre in Bracknell.[4] From 2008 to 2010, she played Sofia in Sofia's Diary[5] on Bebo and Channel 5 (UK).[6] She also appeared in the Busted's "What I go to school for" video, as a school girl. She was an extra in Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban[4] as an Hogwarts' chorus member.
Music
From a young age, Rachel was the lead vocalist for several local rock bands, contributing music and lyrics. Later she recorded a few songs with a band called Glitch Code.[citation needed]
Filmography
| Year | Series | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The sound of music: Victoria Wood Christmas Special | Louisa | |
| 2000 | The real meaning of Christmas | Dancer/Singer | |
| 2003 | My Family | Fiona | Recurring |
| 2004 | I Dream | Amy | Series Lead |
| 2005 | Holby City | Amy Jones | Recurring |
| 2005 | Bricking it | Georgie | |
| 2006 | Doctors | Marie Collins | Recurring |
| The Bill | Josie Shaw | Recurring | |
| 2008 | Sofia's Diary | Sofia | Series Lead |
| 2009 | Doctors | Tammy Ashdown | Guest star |
References
- ↑ "Rachel Hyde-Harvey". AngelStages.com. Angel Stage Ltd. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ↑ "Rachel Hyde-Harvey". Spotlight Actresses 2012/2013. Spotlight. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ↑ "Attending the real Fame Academy". BBC. 17 July 2003. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "CV". Rachel Hyde-Harvey. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ↑ "Local actress wins role in internet soap.". Northants Evening Telegraph. 8 April 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
- ↑ Sweney, Mark (17 April 2008). "Fiver to air Bebo drama Sofia's Diary". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 November 2012.