Emily Burnett
Acting
Biography
Emily Burnett (born 8 August 1997) is a Welsh actress. From 2017 to 2019, she portrayed the role of Charlie Morris in the CBBC series The Dumping Ground, a role for which she won the 2019 British Academy Children's Award for Performer. In 2020, she portrayed the role of Jas Salford in fellow CBBC series So Awkward. In 2021, Burnett was cast in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Olivia Bradshaw.
Known For
Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them.
The Dumping Ground
Seven strangers from different walks of life - people who would never normally interact - are forced to work together to renovate a derelict community centre. They resent the menial physical labour and they resent each other. But when one of their number gets dragged into a dangerous world of organised crime, they unite in ways none of them thought possible.
The Outlaws
The horrific true story of John Worboys, one of the most notorious serial rapists in British history. His modus operandi was to tell women in his cab that he’d won some money and then persistently offer them a glass of champagne, which he’d laced with drugs, and which rendered his victims unconscious. He was convicted in 2009 for sexually assaulting 12 women between 2006 and 2008, with their cases selected from a large number of suspected further victims.
Believe Me
A sitcom about three very academically bright, but socially awkward teenage girls, trying to make sense of life, boys and fitting in. While other girls their age are going to parties, netball practice and sleepovers, Lily, Martha and Jas are busy with chess club, homework and Friday nights in watching documentaries.
So Awkward
Drama anthology championing new film-making talent that serves up a raw slice of real life in modern Britain.
On the Edge
An experiment gone wrong causes everyone over the age of 15 to disappear from planet Earth.
The Sparticle Mystery
When a teenage boy has a girl over for the first time, the overly attached monster under his bed has a meltdown.
Yaxlont
A space-loving young boy has to navigate a new world when his Mum suddenly suffers a mental health crisis, and his Gran returns from the Caribbean to take care of him.
Mother's Day
With only 20 minutes until her taxi arrives, Gareth could make the difference between Safiya staying in Wales, or leaving for good. Will Gareth be happy to leave things as a summer romance, or will he say the words Safiya wants to hear?
Say It
A young girl ticks off all the things she can do having reached the milestone birthday.