Ella Hart
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Ella Hart is a fictional character
from the British ITV1
soap opera
Emmerdale
, played by Corrinne Wicks
. She made her first on-screen appearance on 17 November 2010. Ella is a businesswoman who is described as "sexy and savvy". She is the ex-wife of Declan Macey
(Jason Merrells
) and mother of Mia (Sapphire Elia
). Wicks left Emmerdale in 2011, and departed on 25 August.
(Jason Merrells
), who first appeared in the soap in April 2010. Former Doctors actress Corrinne Wicks
was cast in the role of Ella Hart, the ex-wife of Declan. Sapphire Elia
was cast in the role of Mia Macey, Declan and Ella's daughter, whilst Frank Kelly
was cast in the role of Dermot, Declan's father. Of her casting, Wicks commented: "I'm so thrilled to be joining the fantastic cast of Emmerdale, Ella is going to be great fun. She's feisty and glamorous with a no-nonsense attitude. I can't wait to get started as the Maceys make their mark on the Dales." Of the family, Emmerdale series producer Gavin Blyth
added: "I'm so pleased to be welcoming three superb actors to our cast at this exciting time. The Maceys are glamorous and dynamic, and their move to the big house signals a new era at Home Farm which will see them firmly at the centre of some of our most compelling storylines."
Ella is a businesswoman who runs a "lucrative" chain of nail bars in Singapore and is described as "sexy and savvy". In an interview with Sunday Mercury
, Wicks described Ella as "passionate, no-nonsense, funny and likeable". Discussing Ella’s relationship with Declan, she stated: "It is a love-hate relationship. They have stayed in constant contact, particularly because of their daughter. Declan has been over to Singapore because Mia has a motorbike accident and I think seeing each other has sparked something between them again. Ella wants to pursue it. She's going to fight for her man. There is a lot of feeling between them. There is an irresistible pull but they drive each other mad."
On 22 May 2011, it was announced that Wicks is to leave Emmerdale at the end of her contract.
(Lyndon Ogbourne
), but he declines and Ella leaves. Later, Nathan’s sister Maisie
(Alice Coulthard
) tells him to accept the offer so they can leave the village as soon as possible. The following day, Ella returns and Nathan accepts her offer, which they celebrate with champagne. Declan makes remarks about Ella, telling Nathan not to trust her. Declan then asks Ella if he can buy her share of Home Farm, which she agrees and kisses him. She reveals to Nathan and Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler
) that she is Declan’s ex-wife. Ella visits The Woolpack and flirts with Jai Sharma
(Chris Bisson
). She tries to seduce Declan, but he rejects her telling her that they are better as friends. She then signs Home Farm over to Declan and returns to Singapore. Ella returns to the village and goes to Home Farm with daughter Mia. She sees Declan kissing Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson
) and insults her. Ella then tells Declan that she and Mia are moving in with him.
said she had her fingers crossed that "saucy Ella" would lead Adam very astray. Sarah Ellis writing for Inside Soap
said that Ella had no morals and her affair with Adam had "disaster written all over it". Jon Horsley from Yahoo!
said Ella was a "dose of mischief" in Emmerdale and Wicks had played her "like a younger, naughtier Joan Collins."
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the British ITV1
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soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Emmerdale
Emmerdale
Emmerdale, is a long-running British soap opera set in Emmerdale , a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Created by Kevin Laffan, Emmerdale was first broadcast on 16 October 1972...
, played by Corrinne Wicks
Corrinne Wicks
Corrinne Wicks is a UK actress, best known for playing Ella Hart in ITV's "Emmerdale" and Dr. Helen Thompson in the BBC daytime soap opera, Doctors, from 2000 to 2005...
. She made her first on-screen appearance on 17 November 2010. Ella is a businesswoman who is described as "sexy and savvy". She is the ex-wife of Declan Macey
Declan Macey
Declan Macey is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale, introduced in an episode that aired on the 15 April 2010. He is portrayed by Jason Merrells.-Creation:...
(Jason Merrells
Jason Merrells
Jason Merrells is an English actor, who received his big break when he starred in Casualty for three years as receptionist Matt Hawley...
) and mother of Mia (Sapphire Elia
Sapphire Elia
Sapphire Elia , is an English actress and singer best known for her roles in musical drama Britannia High and the soap opera Emmerdale.-Early and personal life:Sapphire Chrystalla Elia was born on 15 April 1987 in London...
). Wicks left Emmerdale in 2011, and departed on 25 August.
Character creation and casting
In September 2010, it was announced that a new family would be introduced to Emmerdale, following the departure of the established Wylde family. It was revealed that the family would be that of established character Declan MaceyDeclan Macey
Declan Macey is a fictional character in the British soap opera Emmerdale, introduced in an episode that aired on the 15 April 2010. He is portrayed by Jason Merrells.-Creation:...
(Jason Merrells
Jason Merrells
Jason Merrells is an English actor, who received his big break when he starred in Casualty for three years as receptionist Matt Hawley...
), who first appeared in the soap in April 2010. Former Doctors actress Corrinne Wicks
Corrinne Wicks
Corrinne Wicks is a UK actress, best known for playing Ella Hart in ITV's "Emmerdale" and Dr. Helen Thompson in the BBC daytime soap opera, Doctors, from 2000 to 2005...
was cast in the role of Ella Hart, the ex-wife of Declan. Sapphire Elia
Sapphire Elia
Sapphire Elia , is an English actress and singer best known for her roles in musical drama Britannia High and the soap opera Emmerdale.-Early and personal life:Sapphire Chrystalla Elia was born on 15 April 1987 in London...
was cast in the role of Mia Macey, Declan and Ella's daughter, whilst Frank Kelly
Frank Kelly
Frank Kelly is an Irish actor, singer and writer, whose career has covered television, radio, theatre, music, screenwriting and film. He is best known for his role as Father Jack Hackett in the comedy Father Ted. He is the son of the cartoonist Charles E...
was cast in the role of Dermot, Declan's father. Of her casting, Wicks commented: "I'm so thrilled to be joining the fantastic cast of Emmerdale, Ella is going to be great fun. She's feisty and glamorous with a no-nonsense attitude. I can't wait to get started as the Maceys make their mark on the Dales." Of the family, Emmerdale series producer Gavin Blyth
Gavin Blyth
Gavin John Blyth was a British television producer and journalist. He was well known for being series producer of Emmerdale from January 2009 until his death. Beginning his career in 2002, he joined Emmerdale in 2003 as a writer...
added: "I'm so pleased to be welcoming three superb actors to our cast at this exciting time. The Maceys are glamorous and dynamic, and their move to the big house signals a new era at Home Farm which will see them firmly at the centre of some of our most compelling storylines."
Ella is a businesswoman who runs a "lucrative" chain of nail bars in Singapore and is described as "sexy and savvy". In an interview with Sunday Mercury
Sunday Mercury
Sunday Mercury is a Sunday tabloid published in Birmingham, UK, and owned by Trinity Mirror.The first editor was John Turner Fearon , who left the Dublin-based Freeman's Journal to take up the position...
, Wicks described Ella as "passionate, no-nonsense, funny and likeable". Discussing Ella’s relationship with Declan, she stated: "It is a love-hate relationship. They have stayed in constant contact, particularly because of their daughter. Declan has been over to Singapore because Mia has a motorbike accident and I think seeing each other has sparked something between them again. Ella wants to pursue it. She's going to fight for her man. There is a lot of feeling between them. There is an irresistible pull but they drive each other mad."
On 22 May 2011, it was announced that Wicks is to leave Emmerdale at the end of her contract.
Storylines
Ella arrives in the village to view Home Farm, which is for sale. After viewing the property, she offers a reduced price to Nathan WyldeNathan Wylde
Nathan Wylde is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale, played by Lyndon Ogbourne. He made his first on-screen appearance on 17 February 2009.-Character creation and casting:...
(Lyndon Ogbourne
Lyndon Ogbourne
Lyndon Saul Ogbourne is an English actor. He is most famous for his role as Nathan Wylde in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale.-Background:Ogbourne began acting at the age of six...
), but he declines and Ella leaves. Later, Nathan’s sister Maisie
Maisie Wylde
Maisie Wylde is a fictional character in the British ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale, played by Alice Coulthard. The character was introduced by series producer Anita Turner and first appeared in 2009...
(Alice Coulthard
Alice Coulthard
Alice Coulthard is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Maisie Wylde in ITV soap opera Emmerdale.-Education:Born in London, Coulthard graduated in English Literature from University of Liverpool.-Career:...
) tells him to accept the offer so they can leave the village as soon as possible. The following day, Ella returns and Nathan accepts her offer, which they celebrate with champagne. Declan makes remarks about Ella, telling Nathan not to trust her. Declan then asks Ella if he can buy her share of Home Farm, which she agrees and kisses him. She reveals to Nathan and Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler
Nicola Wheeler
Nicola Wheeler is an English actress, best known for playing the role of Nicola King in ITV's Emmerdale.She was born Nicola Hodge, but raised with the name Nicola Palmer...
) that she is Declan’s ex-wife. Ella visits The Woolpack and flirts with Jai Sharma
Jai Sharma
Jai Sharma is a fictional character from the British ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale, played by Chris Bisson. He made his first on-screen appearance on 11 September 2009.-Character creation and casting:...
(Chris Bisson
Chris Bisson
Christopher Paul "Chris" Bisson is a British actor.-Career:Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Chris Bisson first appeared on television as J.J. in Children's Ward in 1990...
). She tries to seduce Declan, but he rejects her telling her that they are better as friends. She then signs Home Farm over to Declan and returns to Singapore. Ella returns to the village and goes to Home Farm with daughter Mia. She sees Declan kissing Alicia Gallagher (Natalie Anderson
Natalie Anderson
-Personal life:Anderson was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. She married fiancé James Shepherd at a ceremony in Harrogate on 6 June 2008.-Biography:...
) and insults her. Ella then tells Declan that she and Mia are moving in with him.
Reception
Laura Morgan writing for All About SoapAll About Soap
All About Soap is a fortnightly UK magazine, released on Tuesday. Storylines of the shows it covers are from soap operas shown in the United Kingdom and from Australia....
said she had her fingers crossed that "saucy Ella" would lead Adam very astray. Sarah Ellis writing for Inside Soap
Inside Soap
Inside Soap is a weekly UK magazine, released every Tuesday. It covers current and future storylines in soap operas shown in the United Kingdom....
said that Ella had no morals and her affair with Adam had "disaster written all over it". Jon Horsley from Yahoo!
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said Ella was a "dose of mischief" in Emmerdale and Wicks had played her "like a younger, naughtier Joan Collins."
External links
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