Born in Rochdale, May 14th 1975, Gemma trained at Oldham's famous Theatre Workshop, under the direction of David Johnson. Her professional career began at the age of 10, appearing in many leading roles in children's television dramas, including series regular Holly Painter in Wilderness Edge, How We Used To Live, The 8:15 From Manchester and Dramarama.At the age of 16 she was cast in the Manchester production of Les Misérables. Within the year Cameron Mackintosh offered Gemma the leading role of Eponine in London's West End production.Other theatre credits include; creating the role of Serena Katz in the Original London cast of Fame, Mrs Lester in the Original London cast of Betty Blue Eyes, Miss Red in the Original London cast of Shout!, Cinderella's Mother in the Olivier award winning production of Into The Woods at Regent Park Open Air Theatre. In television and film, playing series regular Chris Jacobs in Channel Five Soap, Family Affairs, working with Victoria Wood and Julie Walters in the television film, Pat And Margaret as well as featuring in the epic Les Misérables movie. More recently, Gemma played there role of Mrs Brown in the CBBC drama, Harriet's Army.Other TV credits include: Doctors (BBC), Life On Mars (BBC), Holby City (BBC), Supplies (ITV Granada). Gemma is also a regular featured voice-over artist for film, television and radio. She has made several recordings for BBC 4, including : Relative Strangers, There's a Valley in Spain and The Stone Book. Big Finish recordings: Wendy Plainfolk in Judge Dredd and Alys in Doctor Who with Colin Baker.