Emer Kenny Wiki-Bio, net worth, career, married, husband, kids.

Emer Kenny is a British actress and screenwriter who has charmed audiences with her versatile and witty performances. From playing a rebellious teenager in EastEnders to a glamorous socialite in Father Brown, she has shown her range and talent in various genres and mediums. She is also a talented writer who has penned episodes for some of the most popular shows on British television. She is a star on the rise who has a lot to offer to the entertainment industry. In this article, we will take a closer look at her wiki-bio.

Early Life and Family:

Emer Gwynne Morganna Kenny was born on the 10th of October 1989, in Haringey, London. She has Welsh and Irish origins and grew up with three siblings. Her parents’ names and professions are not publicly known. She attended North London Collegiate School in Edgware until 2008. She developed an interest in acting and writing from a young age and pursued her passion by joining various drama clubs and workshops.

Emer Kenny

Finding her feet:

After discovering an early interest, Kenny pursued acting professionally and made her Television debut in the 2007 BBC television drama Coming Down the Mountain. Her movie debut wasn’t too far either as she got her chance in Phil Claydon’s Lesbian Vampire Killers which aired in 2009. She also played the role of Kate in an improvisational BBC production called Freefall written and directed by Dominic Savage, which was screened in 2009.

In January 2010, Kenny began her role in the EastEnders spin-off EastEnders: E20 as Zsa Zsa Carter as well as in EastEnders itself. Kenny was cast in the role of Zsa Zsa after writing the second episode of EastEnders: E20. A second series of EastEnders: E20 was announced in April 2010, with Kenny returning as a writer, although it was announced the following month that Zsa Zsa would be written out of EastEnders so Kenny could pursue further acting roles. She made her last appearance on 30 September 2010.

Screenwriting and more TV roles:

Following her exit from Eastenders, Kenny got selected as the youngest-ever writer for the BBC Writers Academy, where she learned the art of screenwriting and learned to write on different series. She wrote her first episode of EastEnders in 2012, followed by episodes of Doctors, Holby City, and Casualty.

In 2011, she was cast as Danielle Reeves in the BBC Three dramedy Pramface alongside her Beaver Falls co-star Scarlett Alice Johnson. Pramface was piloted in late February 2012 and was met with good reception, so much so the second series was commissioned by the BBC before the first series had even aired. She reprised her role for the second series which began airing in the new year of 2013 and was broadcast a second time on BBC One throughout the summer of 2013. She reprised her role again for a third series which commenced airing in late February 2014.

She played the role of Rachel alongside Matthew Crosby, Ben Clark and Tom Parry in the first series of BBC Three’s sitcom Badults which aired in the summer of 2013. A second series was commissioned but it was announced that Kenny would not feature in it.

She also appeared in London Irish, To the Victor – The Spoils!, The Ride, Eric & Ernie, A Touch of Cloth, The Duchess, and Siblings.

In 2017, she joined the cast of Father Brown as Penelope “Bunty” Windermere, a glamorous socialite who becomes Lady Felicia’s niece and Father Brown’s new sidekick. She has appeared in 46 episodes of the show so far.

In 2020, she wrote an episode of Save Me, a BAFTA-nominated drama series starring Lennie James and Suranne Jones.

In 2022, she appeared in The Curse, a comedy series created by Emma Thompson and starring Sean Bean and Mark Heap. She also wrote and executive produced Karen Pirie, a crime drama series based on Val McDermid’s novels starring Imogen Poots. She is also writing The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself, a historical drama series about King Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell starring Damian Lewis and Mark Rylance.

Awards and Nomination:

Emer Kenny is a talented actress and screenwriter who has been nominated for two awards for her work. In 2010, she was nominated for the TV Quick Award for Best Soap Newcomer for her role as Zsa Zsa Carter in EastEnders. In 2023, she was nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Television Episode Teleplay for her work on Karen Pirie. She has not won any awards yet, but she has received positive reviews and recognition from critics and audiences alike.

Net Worth:

Emer Kenny is a successful actress and screenwriter who has earned a considerable amount of money from her career.  She has an estimated net worth of $4 Million as of 2023.

Personal Life:

Emer Kenny is married to Rick Edwards, an English television presenter, journalist, and author. They got married on May 28, 2016, at London’s Kew Gardens. In the years of marriage, they have given birth to one child which is a baby boy. Emer announced the news of arrival on February 2023 on her Instagram writing “Some news! Rick & I have had a beautiful baby boy. He is just magic”.

Social Media Presence:

Emer Kenny has a strong social media presence, especially on Instagram where she has over 32 K followers. She often posts about her work, hobbies, friends and fashion. Based on her Instagram posts, Kenny is happily married to Rick Edwards. She often shares pictures of her husband and their travels. She also posted a picture of them celebrating their third wedding anniversary in 2021.

Emer Kenny also uses Twitter to communicate with her fans and share news about her projects. She has over 28 K followers on Twitter.

Physical Traits:

Emer Kenny has a striking appearance and a distinctive style. She has a height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and weighs around 136.6 lbs (61 kg). She has dark brown hair and blue eyes. She has a fair skin complexion and a triangle body shape.

Emer Kenny is a beautiful and talented woman who knows how to express herself through her appearance and style. She likes to wear different outfits, accessories and hairstyles, depending on the occasion and mood. Some of her style choices include:

  • Wearing a strapless ivory gown for her wedding.
  • Wearing a red dress and matching lipstick for a glamorous look.
  • Wearing a black leather jacket and sunglasses for a casual look.
  • Wearing a floral dress and a hat for a summer look.
  • Wearing a blue jumpsuit and heels for a professional look.

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