Heather Peace facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Heather Peace
Peace in 2012
Born	Heather Mary Peace (1975-06-16) 16 June 1975 (age 50) Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Occupation	Actress singer director
Years active	1996–present
Television	Emmerdale London's Burning Ultimate Force Lip Service Waterloo Road EastEnders
Spouse(s)	Ellie Dickinson ​ (m. 2013)​
Children	3

Heather Mary Peace (born on June 16, 1975) is an English actress, singer, and activist for LGBT rights. She is well-known for her roles as Eve Unwin in the BBC show EastEnders and Nikki Boston in the school drama Waterloo Road. Heather has also appeared in other popular TV series like London's Burning, The Chase, and Lip Service.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Heather Peace was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. She started playing the piano when she was six years old. Later, as a teenager, she learned to play the guitar. Heather decided early on that she wanted to be an actress. Her parents encouraged her to follow this dream.

She attended St. Joseph's Catholic College in Manningham, Bradford. Heather also sang at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, which is where her love for music and singing truly began.

Acting Career Highlights

Heather Peace studied acting at Manchester Metropolitan University. She earned a degree in acting there.

First TV Roles

Heather's first big chance in television came when she joined the ITV show Emmerdale. She played the character Anne Cullen for seven episodes in 1997. After Emmerdale, she appeared in other shows like The Bill and Dangerfield.

Becoming a Firefighter on Screen

From 1998 to 2002, Heather played Firefighter Sally "Gracie" Fields in the ITV series London's Burning. This was a long-running show about firefighters. During this time, she also made a TV movie called Thunder Road.

Action Roles and Drama Series

Between 2005 and 2008, Heather played Becca Gallagher, a soldier in the action series Ultimate Force. She enjoyed playing a strong, heroic character. She also starred in The Chase from 2006 to 2007. In this show, she played Fiona Jones, a single mom with a complex story.

Heather also appeared in popular shows like Casualty, Where the Heart Is, Coronation Street, Heartbeat, and Holby City. In 2009, she was in the film 31 North 62 East, playing two roles: Captain Jill Mandelson and her twin sister Kimberly.

Playing Sam Murray in Lip Service

In 2010, Heather was cast as Detective Sergeant Sam Murray in the BBC Three series Lip Service. The show became very popular, and Heather's character, Sam, gained many fans. She mentioned that she would "definitely" be open to playing Sam again if the show returned.

Teaching and Beyond

In 2011, Heather joined the BBC One school drama Waterloo Road. She played Nikki Boston, who started as Head of English and later became Deputy Headteacher. She was on the show until 2014.

Later, in 2014, Heather appeared in the ITV drama Prey. She played Abi Farrow, the wife of the main character. She also appeared in The Coroner (2016) and Silent Witness (2019).

Hosting and EastEnders Role

In 2019, Heather hosted a music and chat show called Heather Peace at the Bedford. This show was on Diva Box Office, a digital TV channel. In 2021, it was announced that Heather would join the cast of the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She plays Eve Unwin, a regular character on the show.

Singing Career

Heather Peace has been involved with music since she was young. She was trained in classical piano from age six. In 2000, her character in London's Burning sang "The Rose". This song was released and reached number 58 in the UK music charts.

Albums and Tours

In 2011, Heather decided to focus more on her music again. She went on her first sold-out UK tour and released an acoustic album. Her first full jazz album, Fairytales, came out in May 2012. It reached number 43 on the UK Albums Chart. She toured the UK to support the album.

In 2013, she released a single called "Fight For". She also toured Australia twice, performing at the Sydney Mardi Gras. Her second studio album, The Thin Line, was released in June 2014. Heather wrote all the songs on this album, sometimes with other songwriters. She toured again in 2014 and 2015.

In 2016, Heather released an EP (Extended Play) called Come Home. Her fans helped fund the project quickly. She described Come Home as a "love story" told through songs.

Personal Life and Activism

Heather Peace is a strong supporter of equality for all people. She is a patron for Manchester Pride, an event that celebrates diversity. She has also supported charities like Diversity Role Models and the Albert Kennedy Trust.

In July 2016, Heather became a columnist for Diva magazine. She felt honored to write for a magazine that was important to her.

In May 2025, Heather shared that she was receiving treatment for breast cancer.

Film and Television Appearances

Heather Peace has appeared in many films and television shows throughout her career. Here are some of them:

Film Roles

Television Roles

Music Albums and Singles

Heather Peace has released several albums and singles.

Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles

Awards and Recognition

Heather Peace has received awards for her acting.

See also

In Spanish: Heather Peace para niños