Born:
August 30, 1985
in
Putney
Best Known For:
Playing Ash Kane in Hollyoaks.
Early-life:
Born in Putney on August 30, 1985, Holly trained as a dancer at The Urdang Academy, and took acting classes at the Anna Scher Theatre from the age of 16 before spending a year at The Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
Career:
In 2008, Weston was cast in the lead role in the poorly received movie Filth and Wisdom, Madonna's directorial debut. Her next leading role was in UK horror film Splintered (2010). Roles on TV have included guest appearances in Harley Street, Off the Hook, Law & Order: UK, and White Heat. She played a corpse on the big screen in John Carter (2012). Her big break came in 2011 when she joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Ash Kane.
Quote:
On what it was like working with Madonna: "It was very strange, and quite scary, because it was my first lead role. I just did exactly as I was told!"
Trivia:
Weston has kept in touch with Madonna and gets invited to the singer's birthday parties.