Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe

Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe (born 4 September 1982) is an English actress. She joined the cast of soap opera Hollyoaks in June 2006, playing Mercedes McQueen. Metcalfe plays Mercedes until today despite taking a four-month break from November 2014 until February 2015 when her character was killed off but was later revealed to be still alive. Metcalfe has also made appearances in the spin off show Hollyoaks Later between 2008–2012. Metcalfe is also known for being third elimated in the sixth series of ITV Competition Dancing on Ice.
Personal life
Metcalfe was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire and grew up on the Holme Wood housing estate, and has been acting since age 12. She attended the Scala Kids drama school in her hometown. Metcalfe obtained a degree in Health and Fitness before starting her acting career. In between acting jobs, Metcalfe worked as a fitness instructor in Bradford. She appeared in the sixth series of ITV's Dancing on Ice, partnered with Sylvain Longchambon. She co-owns the clothing rental boutique, The Closet, in Liverpool with Hollyoaks co-stars Claire Cooper and Leah Hackett, which opened in April 2010.