Cassie Powney (born 22 May 1983) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Mel Burton on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.

Cassie Powney
Born (1983-05-22) 22 May 1983 (age 41)
OccupationActress
Years active1994–present
Children2
RelativesConnie Powney (sister)

Career

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She played the role of Mel Burton in the soap opera Hollyoaks alongside her sister Connie, who played the role of Sophie Burton.[1][2] She has been interested in acting since childhood and did a lot of twin roles with Connie, including a twin role in the 2003 film What a Girl Wants. Since at least 2021, she has been a beauty editor for the UK edition of Cosmopolitan.[3]

Cassie and her sister Connie Powney are twins.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2002 Dalziel and Pascoe Twin 1 2 episodes
2003 What A Girl Wants Peach Orwood
2003–2006 Hollyoaks Mel Burton
2006 Hollyoaks: Back from the Dead Mel Burton
2013 Crackanory Zoe One 1 episode

References

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  1. ^ Liverpool Echo – News – Liverpool Local News – Glitz and glam at Gusto bash
  2. ^ Tribute to a brave mother (From The Argus)
  3. ^ "Cassie Powney, Beauty Editor". Cosmopolitan UK. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
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