Casey-Lee Jolleys (born 1974) is a British actress, dancer and performer. Originally from Billinge in

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, Jolleys began performing at an early age and by the age of nine, had become a three-time world champion in ballet, tap and modern dance styles, making television appearances in the process. By the late 1980s, she was a co-presenter of the

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) and was appearing as Annie Mappin in the BBC comedy-drama series ''

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'' and the sequel, ''Gruey Twoey''. Jolleys returned to presenting as a continuity presenter for Channel 5's pre-school children's programming strand ''

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'', and also appeared as Jenny in the ''Milkshake!'' series ''Beachcomber Bay''. In 2004 and 2006, Jolleys appeared in the guest role of Stacy Hilton (aka Orchid) in the long running

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''. For this, she won a Heritage Award for Best Comedy Performance in a Soap Opera. Jolleys began a dance, drama, singing and comedy academy in her home town of Bolton, alongside comedian

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, who subsequently left the school. In 2013, Jolleys starred in the BBC

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''.

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Casey Lee Jolley Academy.Actress Casey Lee balances family life with her career - Asian Image.A Jolleys good show! - thisislancashire.co.uk.BBC Nottingham - Peter Pan pantomime review.
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