Zara Morgan
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Zara Morgan is a fictional character
from the long-running Channel 4
soap opera
Hollyoaks
, played by Kelly Greenwood
between 1999-2005.
Zara was deeply affected by her parents' marriage problems and often found herself second to her elder siblings, especially Luke Morgan
, who was trying to cope with his rape ordeal, and later Adam Morgan
, after he was paralysed. Zara was also very protective of her family as she defended her father after her mother was dating another man. She also supported Adam through his disability and Beth Morgan
through her trial.
Zara was friends with Steph Dean, who proved to be a bad influence on her, and later she made friends with Abby Davies
, who proved to be a more grounded friend than Steph, but who was not averse to getting into trouble. After causing trouble by inventing a fictitious relationship with Paul Millington, Zara set her sights on Brian Drake. She became a Goth and won his heart, only later to lose him to Steph and then Lisa Hunter
. Zara then began to grow up into a young woman, but was hurt when she realised she had to leave for France; however, Abby kindly offered Zara a place to stay with the Davies'. Since Brian, Zara didn't have many love interests, but did share a brief kiss with Norman Sankofa
, who wasn't interested.
After a visiting her parents in France, Zara returned and boasted about losing her virginity to a French guy named Hugo. Soon Hugo turned up in Hollyoaks in search of Zara, leaving her to tell the truth that she was still a virgin. Her virginity wasn’t to last long as Zara turned her attentions to Abby’s boyfriend Lee Hunter
(Alex Carter
). She ended up having a one night stand with him, in which she lost her virginity. However, Lee didn’t want much more to do with Zara and as soon as their secret got out, her friendship with Abby was at risk. Soon after, the pair eventually made up, but Zara still had a keen interest in Lee. She began to date Cameron Clark
, but only to make Lee jealous, and that relationship didn’t work out either.
With the departure of Abby leaving for Brighton
, Zara felt more isolated than ever. She moved into the halls at Hollyoaks Community College. It was there she started a law degree
, something she became interested in a couple of years previously after her sister Beth Morgan
was raped by Scott Anderson
. She soon took a shine to fellow Law student Sam Owen
but he wasn't interested and eventually Zara found comfort with English literature student Freddy Watson, but it wasn’t to last as Zara was thrown out of HCC after she tried to break into the college to try to help Lee after he had been framed by Chris Fenwick for a fire in the media lab which had actually been started by Freddy for an animal rights demonstration. Zara then decided to move to Thailand
to work for charity
, and to accompany her, Lee joined her as the pair decided to get together after admitting their feelings for one another.
In 2010 Lee returned to the show with a new girlfriend meaning he and Zara had split in the time they have been away.
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 long-running Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
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,...
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill...
, played by Kelly Greenwood
Kelly Greenwood
Kelly Greenwood, is a British actress and is known by the name Kelly Condron. She is perhaps best known for her 6 year role in Channel 4's weeknight soap opera Hollyoaks, portraying the popular character of Zara Morgan from 1999-2005.- Career :After 6 years playing the troubled character of Zara,...
between 1999-2005.
Character history
Moody, impetuous, but highly intelligent, Zara was introduced as the youngest member of the Morgan clan. Zara struggled to settle in Hollyoaks and as a result caused endless trouble at her new school, culminating in her trying to burn down her school after an argument about her art project, and she was sent for psychological assessment.Zara was deeply affected by her parents' marriage problems and often found herself second to her elder siblings, especially Luke Morgan
Luke Morgan
Lucas "Luke" Morgan is a fictional character from long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Gary Lucy. He played the part between 1999 and 2001 before a brief return in 2002. He was introduced as part of the Morgan family alongside sisters Beth and Zara, brother Adam and parents Andy...
, who was trying to cope with his rape ordeal, and later Adam Morgan
Adam Morgan (Hollyoaks)
Adam Morgan is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by David Brown.-Background:Adam is the son of Andy and Sue Morgan and brother of Beth, Luke and Zara...
, after he was paralysed. Zara was also very protective of her family as she defended her father after her mother was dating another man. She also supported Adam through his disability and Beth Morgan
Beth Morgan (Hollyoaks)
Bethany "Beth" Morgan is a fictional character on the long-running Channel 4 British television soap opera Hollyoaks.She was played by actress Elizabeth O'Grady between 1999-2000 & Kate Baines between 2001-2002.-Character history:...
through her trial.
Zara was friends with Steph Dean, who proved to be a bad influence on her, and later she made friends with Abby Davies
Abby Davies
Abigail "Abby" Davies is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Helen Noble between 2000–2004, and a brief return in 2005.-Casting:...
, who proved to be a more grounded friend than Steph, but who was not averse to getting into trouble. After causing trouble by inventing a fictitious relationship with Paul Millington, Zara set her sights on Brian Drake. She became a Goth and won his heart, only later to lose him to Steph and then Lisa Hunter
Lisa Hunter
Lisa Hunter is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Gemma Atkinson. The character is noted for her storylines including bullying and self-harming...
. Zara then began to grow up into a young woman, but was hurt when she realised she had to leave for France; however, Abby kindly offered Zara a place to stay with the Davies'. Since Brian, Zara didn't have many love interests, but did share a brief kiss with Norman Sankofa
Norman Sankofa
Norman Sankofa was a fictional character on the Channel 4 British television soap opera Hollyoaks. He was played by actor Jamie Luke between 2002-2004.-Character history:...
, who wasn't interested.
After a visiting her parents in France, Zara returned and boasted about losing her virginity to a French guy named Hugo. Soon Hugo turned up in Hollyoaks in search of Zara, leaving her to tell the truth that she was still a virgin. Her virginity wasn’t to last long as Zara turned her attentions to Abby’s boyfriend Lee Hunter
Lee Hunter (Hollyoaks)
Lee Hunter is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Alex Carter. The youngest son of Les and Sally Hunter , he made his first on-screen appearance on 13 May 2001. The character was described as "wayward", a "cheeky chap" and a "wheeler dealer"...
(Alex Carter
Alex Carter (British actor)
Alex Carter is an English actor and radio presenter.Carter got his TV break in 1999 when he was cast as Craig Harrison in 9 episodes of the Sunday evening drama Where the Heart Is. He then had a small walk on role in Coronation Street...
). She ended up having a one night stand with him, in which she lost her virginity. However, Lee didn’t want much more to do with Zara and as soon as their secret got out, her friendship with Abby was at risk. Soon after, the pair eventually made up, but Zara still had a keen interest in Lee. She began to date Cameron Clark
Cameron Clark
Cameron Clark is a fictional character from the long-running Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Ben Gerrard between 2002-2006.-Storylines:...
, but only to make Lee jealous, and that relationship didn’t work out either.
With the departure of Abby leaving for Brighton
Brighton
Brighton is the major part of the city of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England on the south coast of Great Britain...
, Zara felt more isolated than ever. She moved into the halls at Hollyoaks Community College. It was there she started a law degree
Law degree
A Law degree is an academic degree conferred for studies in law. Such degrees are generally preparation for legal careers; but while their curricula may be reviewed by legal authority, they do not themselves confer a license...
, something she became interested in a couple of years previously after her sister Beth Morgan
Beth Morgan (Hollyoaks)
Bethany "Beth" Morgan is a fictional character on the long-running Channel 4 British television soap opera Hollyoaks.She was played by actress Elizabeth O'Grady between 1999-2000 & Kate Baines between 2001-2002.-Character history:...
was raped by Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson (Hollyoaks)
Scott Anderson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Daniel Hyde.-Storylines:Ambitious and possessive, Scott had a mean streak that can quickly offend, but when need be he can easily turn on the charm...
. She soon took a shine to fellow Law student Sam Owen
Sam Owen
Samuel Liam "Sam" Owen is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Louis Tamone. He first appeared in 2004, before the character was killed off in 2006 in the well-known fire at The Dog.-Storylines:...
but he wasn't interested and eventually Zara found comfort with English literature student Freddy Watson, but it wasn’t to last as Zara was thrown out of HCC after she tried to break into the college to try to help Lee after he had been framed by Chris Fenwick for a fire in the media lab which had actually been started by Freddy for an animal rights demonstration. Zara then decided to move to Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
to work for charity
Charity (practice)
The practice of charity means the voluntary giving of help to those in need who are not related to the giver.- Etymology :The word "charity" entered the English language through the Old French word "charité" which was derived from the Latin "caritas".Originally in Latin the word caritas meant...
, and to accompany her, Lee joined her as the pair decided to get together after admitting their feelings for one another.
In 2010 Lee returned to the show with a new girlfriend meaning he and Zara had split in the time they have been away.