Nadine Mulkerrin

Nadine Rose Mulkerrin (born 23 June 1993) is an English actress, known for playing Cleo McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2015 until 2022 and since 2024. For her portrayal of Cleo, she has been nominated for Best Female Dramatic Performance at the British Soap Awards three times.

Early and personal life Nadine Rose Mulkerrin was born on 23 June 1993 in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Mulkerrin went to school at St. Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School in West Yorkshire. In 2010 and at 17 years old, she left school in pursuit of a career in acting. She attended York College and graduated in 2011, after earning a National Diploma in acting. While at York College, she auditioned for the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, who offered her a place. However, she declined and "chose not to go down the drama school route". In June 2019, they announced that they were expecting their first child, and their son was born on 15 October 2019. On 25 December 2021, Mulkerrin and Douglas-Speed announced that they were expecting their second child, and their second son was born on 24 May 2022.

Career Mulkerrin made her television debut in an episode of the ITV medical drama The Royal, and later made guest appearances in Waterloo Road, In with the Flynns and Doctors. Also in 2015, it was announced that Mulkerrin had been cast as series regular Cleo McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. In 2017, Mulkerrin was nominated for Best Female Dramatic Performance at the British Soap Awards for her portrayal of Cleo. She was then nominated in the same category at the 2018 and 2019 ceremony. Mulkerrin exited her role as Cleo in May 2022. She returned to her role as Cleo in January 2024 on Hollyoaks full time as part of the Collision Stunt Week. She also appeared in an episode of Casualty in February 2024.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2007 The Royal Lucy Hibbert Episode: "Love & Loss" 2011 Waterloo Road Billie Taylor 1 episode 2011 Inbred Sam Film 2012 In with the Flynns Chloe Recurring role 2013 Doctors Tara Finley Episode: "The Good Father" 2013 Starlings Deb 1 episode 2014 The Break Ups Marie Short film 2013–2015 Still Open All Hours Ashley Recurring role 2015 Urban & The Shed Crew Amber Film 2015–2022, 2024–present Hollyoaks Cleo McQueen Series regular 2024 Casualty Roisin 1 episode

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result 2015 Digital Spy Reader Awards Best Newcomer 2016 British Soap Awards Best Actress 2017 British Soap Awards Best Female Dramatic Performance 2018 British Soap Awards Best Female Dramatic Performance 2018 I Talk Telly Awards Best Soap Performance 2018 Digital Spy Reader Awards Best Soap Actor (Female) 2019 British Soap Awards Best Female Dramatic Performance