Georgia Jay
Georgia Jay | |
|---|---|
| Born | Georgina Phillips[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Television | Emmerdale |
Georgina Philipps, known professionally as Georgia Jay, is a British actress, known for portraying the role of Steph Miligan in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 2024. Prior to joining the soap, she appeared in various television series including Giri/Haji (2019) and Glow & Darkness (2021).
Career
[edit]Jay made her television debut in the SyFy television film Lake Placid vs. Anaconda in 2015,[2] later appearing in the 2018 film The Devil Sits on Both Shoulders in 2018.[3][4] A year later, she appeared in the BBC Two crime drama series Giri/Haji.[5][6] Then in 2021, she starred in the period drama Glow & Darkness.[7][8]
In 2024, Jay was cast in the ITV1 soap opera Emmerdale.[9][10] She was cast as Steph Miligan, the daughter of established characters Caleb (William Ash) and Ruby (Beth Cordingly).[11][12] Her first appearance aired on 15 November 2024 and she has appeared as a regular cast member since.[13] Her character's first major storyline on the soap sees it transpire that she is the daughter of incest, since Ruby was historically abused by her father as a child.[14] In January 2025, Jay appeared in the BBC crime drama series Silent Witness as Camila.[15][16]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYC Rooftop Story | Susan | Film |
| 2015 | Lake Placid vs. Anaconda | Jennifer | Television film |
| 2018 | The Devil Sits on Both Shoulders | Georgina Vitis | Film |
| 2019 | Giri/Haji | Diane Vickers | Recurring role |
| 2021 | Glow & Darkness | Clare Favarone | Main role |
| 2022 | Charity | Phoebe | Short film |
| 2024–present | Emmerdale | Steph Miligan | Regular role |
| 2025 | Silent Witness | Camila | Guest role |
References
[edit]- ^ "ITV Emmerdale Stephanie star's real name and life away from soap as she joins village". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Silent Witness Vanishing Point cast as Bank of Dave star joins series". Bristol Post. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Georgia Jay". Mondi Associates. Archived from the original on 8 September 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Who is Georgia Jay?: The star set to play Steph Miligan". Emmerdale Insider. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "ITV Emmerdale newcomer Georgia Jay's real life away from Stephanie Milligan role". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 16 November 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Who is Steph and actress Georgia Jay who plays her in Emmerdale?". Metro. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Georgia Jay: Actress behind Emmerdale newcomer Stephanie". Leeds Live. Archived from the original on 13 November 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Emmerdale's Georgia Jay opens up on co-star's 'difficult' time on ITV soap". OK!. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Emmerdale's Georgia Jay and William Ash tease 'damaged and tough' newcomer Steph". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "'Unwelcome family reunion' to shake up Emmerdale". The Comet. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Georgia Jay on ruthless character, unwanted blast from villager's past and steamy fling". Leeds Live. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Emmerdale reveals what really happened to Ruby and Caleb's daughter as troubled past exposed". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Emmerdale Stephanie star's life away from ITV soap - including past roles". Leeds Live. Archived from the original on 16 November 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Georgia Jay". Inside Soap. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Inside Silent Witness star Georgia Jay's life including Emmerdale link". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 28 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Inside Georgia Jay's life off-screen as she stars in Silent Witness". Plymouth Live. Archived from the original on 27 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Georgia Jay at IMDb