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Christine Tremarco
Born 1977 (age 47–48)
Nationality British
Occupation Actress
Years active 1992–present

Christine Tremarco (born in 1977) is a talented British actress. She started her acting journey in 1992 when she was just 15 years old. Her first big role was playing Lily in a TV mini-series called The Leaving of Liverpool. For this role, she was even nominated for a special acting award!

Christine has appeared in many popular TV shows. You might know her as Davina Shackleton in Waterloo Road (2007–2009). She also played Linda Andrews in Casualty (2010–2013). More recently, she was in Little Boy Blue (2017), Clink (2019), and Wolfe (2021). Christine has also acted in movies like Under the Skin (1997) and Anita and Me (2002).

Early Life and Discovering Acting

Growing Up in Liverpool

Christine Tremarco grew up in Liverpool, England. She went to St Cecilia's Catholic Infant and Junior Schools. Later, she attended Holly Lodge Girls' College. It was during a school play that her acting talent was first noticed.

A Chance to Act

After being spotted, Christine was invited to join a new dance and drama school. While attending a drama group, an Australian casting agent saw her perform. This led to an amazing opportunity: a main role in The Leaving of Liverpool. This drama was set in the 1950s and told the story of children who were sadly sent away to Australia.

Christine's Acting Journey

Early TV Roles

After her first big role, Christine continued to act. From 1996 to 1997, she starred as Trish Freeman in two series of Springhill. In 2001, she also performed in a play called Presence at the Royal Court Theatre.

Becoming a School Secretary on TV

Many people know Christine best from the popular BBC One show Waterloo Road. In this school-based drama, she played Davina Shackleton. Davina was the school secretary and also helped students with their learning. Christine played this role regularly from 2007 to 2009. Her character left the show after an argument with her boyfriend, Tom Clarkson.

Joining the Casualty Team

In 2010, Christine made a guest appearance in the BBC medical drama Casualty. She played a character named Linda Andrews. People really liked her character, so she was brought back as a main cast member in 2011. Christine stayed on Casualty until 2013.

Later Roles and True Stories

In 2017, Christine appeared in the TV series Little Boy Blue. She played Marie Thompson, the mother of someone involved in covering up the murder of Rhys Jones in 2007. She has continued to take on interesting roles in various television shows and films.

Christine's Work in Film and Television

Film Roles

Here is a list of films Christine Tremarco has appeared in:

Year Film Role Notes
1994 Priest Lisa Unsworth
1997 Under the Skin Vron
Face Sarah
1999 Dockers Paula Walton Television film
Hold Back the Night Charleen
2002 Anita and Me Sandy
2003 Gifted Sharon Harrison Television film
On the Out Mirriam Television film
2004 I'm a Juvenile Delinquent – Jail Me! Various Television film
Pretending to Be Judith Maria Television film
2005 Uncle Adolf Eva Braun Television film
The Trouble with Men and Women Karen
Faith Michelle Andrews Television film
2006 Trigger Happy The Girl Short film
That Summer Day Music Teacher Television film
2009 Ingenious Samantha Television film
2010 Outcast Housing Officer
2015 Hector Kate
2016 ID2: Shadwell Army Alison
2021 The Pebble and the Boy Dawn

Television Series

Here is a list of television shows Christine Tremarco has been in:

Year Title Role Notes
1993 The Leaving of Liverpool Lily Television film
1995 Hearts and Minds Fifth Former Episode: "Episode 2"
Bordertown Louise Pearson Miniseries; 10 episodes
1996–1997 Springhill Trish Freeman Recurring role; 26 episodes
1997 Heartbeat Cathy Thompson Episode: "Leaving Home"
Lloyds Bank Channel 4 Film Challenge Jane Episode: "Family Ties"
1998 City Central Nikki Reed Recurring role; 7 episodes
Coronation Street Lucy Johnson Guest role; 1 episode
Trial & Retribution Cheryl Goodall Recurring role; 2 episodes
1999 Liverpool 1 Michelle Episode: "Pause for Thought"
Shockers Deborah Episode: "The Dance"
2000 The English Programme Paula Walton Recurring role; 3 episodes
Clocking Off Katherine Mackintosh Recurring role; 4 episodes
2001 Swallow Lorraine Landry Miniseries; 3 episodes
2001–2002 Nice Guy Eddie Ange McMullen Series regular; 7 episodes
2002 Night Flight Pam Atwell Miniseries
2003 Casualty Sarah Jennings Episode: "Against Protocol"
Real Men Paula Savage Miniseries; 2 episodes
Coming Up Rachel Episode: "Loveless"
2004 Family Business Lisa Episode: "Episode 3"
2004–2005 Fat Friends Clare Recurring role; 2 episodes
2005 The Rotters' Club Miriam Newman Miniseries; 2 episodes
Donovan Sharon Paige Episode: "Series 2, Episode 1"
The Ghost Squad Jo Miller Episode: "One of Us"
2006 New Street Law Judy Richards Episode: "To the Naked Eye"
Dalziel and Pascoe Nerissa Barron Episode: "The Cave Woman"
2007 Five Days Leanne Wellings Recurring role; 2 episodes
New Tricks Christy Berlin Episode: "Big Topped"
2007–2009 Waterloo Road Davina Shackleton Series regular; 44 episodes
2009 Moving On Ellie Morgan Episode: "Drowning Not Waving"
2010–2013 Casualty Linda Andrews Series regular; 73 episodes
2011 Silent Witness Sonia Hardwick Episode: "Lost"
Justice Marie Episode: "This Town"
2012 Good Cop Nurse Justine Miniseries; 4 episodes
2013 Talking to the Dead DC Eluned Jones Miniseries; 2 episodes
2014 Glue Nadya Miniseries; 4 episodes
2015 Safe House Becky Miniseries; 4 episodes
2017 Little Boy Blue Marie Thompson Miniseries; 4 episodes
2019 Clink Sinead Kovac Series regular; 10 episodes
2020 Tin Star Carrie McGrath Episode: "Collateral"
2021 Wolfe Betsy Chambers Series regular; 6 episodes
2022 The Responder Dr. Diane Gallagher Recurring role; 3 episodes
The Window Teresa Burdett Recurring role; 8 episodes
2024 The Gathering Carianne Recurring role; 6 episodes
Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story Bea Miniseries; 2 episodes
2024 Emmerdale Rose Jackson Series regular
TBA Adolescence Manda Miller Post-production
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