Sally Oliver (born 26 December 1983) is an

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who appeared in

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'' from July 2007 to August 2009, playing the character of Lexi, the daughter of Carrie Nicholls (played by

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) and the sister of Scarlett Nicholls (played by Kelsey-Beth Crossley). ''Emmerdale'' was Sally's first television role. As a theatre actress, Sally made her professional London debut playing the role of Catherine in ''

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'' at the

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in February/March 2007. The role was originally played in London by

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. Sally grew up in Dagenham, East London, and attended William Bellamy Junior and Infants Schools, St Edwards Secondary School, before later moving to

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in September 2000 to study for her A' Levels. Sally had a cameo role as Caitlin in Holby City in August 2010.

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* Living people English soap opera actresses 1983 births People educated at Havering Sixth Form College Actresses from London People from Dagenham Actors from the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham {{England-actor-stub