Amy Wyatt

Amy Wyatt is a fictional character from the ITV soap opera, Emmerdale, played by Chelsea Halfpenny. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 8 October 2010. Since her inception Amy has been central to main storylines and has been played as the serials rebellious teenager. Halfpenny has said she enjoys playing the characters mischievous side. Amys unstable upbringing in childrens homes and foster care has impacted on her persona. She is a troubled character and protects herself by creating a hard exterior. Amys biggest fear is embarrassment and she aspires to lead a normal family life with her foster parents Val and Eric Pollard. As her storylines have developed she has grown close to the pair, yet rebelled at various stages. Charlie Hardwick and Chris Chittell who play Val and Eric have expressed their delight with the positive impact Amy has had on their on-screen family. She has a kooky style and wears heavy make-up.Other stories for the character include blackmail, one-night stands, heavy drinking and robberies. In 2011, the programmes series producer Stuart Blackburn devised a storyline to help viewers relate to Amy more. It began when Amy discovers she is pregnant by the serials villain Cain Dingle. As the narrative progresses, Amy becomes ostracised as the fear of losing her new-found family increases. Amy has received mixed reviews from critics. Jane Simon from the Daily Mail said her first scenes resembled a horror movie, while her colleague Jaci Stephen has opined that Amy wears too much make-up. However, entertainment website Digital Spy has favoured many of her storylines. Halfpenny has been nominated for three Best Newcomer awards for her portrayal of Amy. Halfpenny announced her departure from Emmerdale in October 2013. She departed on 14 November 2013.

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