About Glenda McKay
Born 1971. Glenda McKay is a British actor.
Glenda McKay (born 2 February 1971) is a British actress.
She is best known for playing the character of Rachel Hughes on the ITV soap Emmerdale from 1988 until the character was killed off in 1999, in a memorable scene in which she was pushed off a cliff by Graham Clark.
Glenda's brother Craig McKay starred alongside her in Emmerdale as her screen brother Mark Hughes. McKay has since become an award-winning teacher in West Yorkshire.
In August 2025, McKay made a guest appearance in the ITV soap Coronation Street playing a social worker called Alison Hale who deals with Tim and Sally.
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Who is Glenda McKay?
British actress
When was Glenda McKay born?
Glenda McKay was born on 2 February 1971.
What is Glenda McKay's occupation?
Glenda McKay is an actor.
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Glenda McKay is British.
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