Eden Taylor-Draper | |
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 Taylor-Draper in 2023 | |
| Born | 28 October 1997[1] Selby, North Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | Role of Belle Dingle in Emmerdale |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[2] |
| Partner | Ed Lewis |
Eden Taylor-Draper (born 28 October 1997) is an English actress. She portrays Belle Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role she took over from Emily Mather in 2005.
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Career
In 2005, at the age of eight,[3] Taylor-Draper was cast in the role of Belle Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, taking over from the previous portrayer, Emily Mather.[4] One of Taylor-Draper's notable storylines in Emmerdale was when Belle fell down a mineshaft on Christmas Day 2005.[5] Alongside Luke Tittensor, she won the Spectacular Scene of the Year award at the 2006 British Soap Awards for this storyline.[6] In 2007, at the age of nine, she appeared in the short film The Cardiac Oak.[7] In 2013, she won the award for Best Young Performance at the British Soap Awards.[8]
Personal life
On 11 September 2016, alongside her Emmerdale co-star Matthew Wolfenden, Taylor-Draper took part in the Great North Run to raise funds for Bloodwise.[9] Since 2016, she has been in a relationship with Ed Lewis.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–present | Emmerdale | Belle Dingle | Regular role |
| 2009 | The Cardiac Oak | Short film | |
| 2010 | Emmerdale: The Dingles - For Richer or Poorer | Belle Dingle | Special |
| 2011 | Emmerdale: Paddy and Marlon's Big Night In | Belle Dingle | Special |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | [10] |
| 2007 | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Won | [11] |
| 2007 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Won | [12] |
| 2007 | Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards | Personality of the Year | Won | [13] |
| 2008 | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Nominated | [14] |
| 2008 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actress | Nominated | [15] |
| 2013 | British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Won | [8] |
References
- ^ "Eden Taylor-Draper". Diamond Management. 2015. Archived from the original on 2 September 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "EDEN TAYLOR-DRAPER". app.spotlight.com. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "7 things you didn't know about Emmerdale's Eden Taylor-Draper – AKA Belle Dingle". What's on TV. Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ Percival, Charlotte; Lewis, Stephen (30 May 2007). "Meet the Belle of the ball". The Press. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Belle slips down a mine shaft". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "The British Soap Awards 2006 (2006)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 26 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Emmerdale star Eden Taylor-Draper's family and home life away from playing iconic character Belle Dingle". OK!. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ a b "British Soap Awards 2013: the winners in full". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "Great North Run". Great North Run. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2006". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "The British Soap Awards 2007: The Winners". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ "Young girl wins top soap award". BBC. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
- ^ "Award Winners - Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation". Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "British Soap Awards 2008 – The winners". Metro. Archived from the original on 26 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
- ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2008". CelebsNow. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
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