Rachel Adedeji

Rachel Adedeji
Born August 1991 (age 27)
Occupation Singer
Songwriter
Actress
Years active 2008–present

Rachel Adedeji is an English singer and actress. She finished ninth on sixth series of The X Factor in 2009. She had previously appeared on series 5, but only managed to reach bootcamp. Following her debut on the show, she was signed by RAM Records. In 2016, she joined the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, playing the role of Lisa Loveday.

Career

The X Factor (2008–2009)

Adedeji began her career as a singer. She began singing at the age of 8 and studied musical theater in college. She performed at many musical productions and had a role in the musical Mamma Mia!.[1]

In 2008, Adedeji auditioned for the fifth series of The X Factor. Adedeji returned to the show for the sixth series.

Hollyoaks (2016–present)

On 21 March 2016, it was announced that Adedeji had joined the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, as Lisa Loveday, the long-lost daughter of Simone Loveday (Jacqueline Boatswain) and Louis Loveday (Karl Collins). [2] She made her on-screen debut in April 2016. Shortly after, Adedeji made a guest appearance on Lorraine, discussing about her Hollyoaks role.

For her performance, she was nominated for "Best Actress" at the British Soap Awards 2017, however she did not make the shortlist. [3] On 30 August 2017, it was announced that Adedeji was expecting her first child and would take maternity leave. [4] Adedeji departed Hollyoaks on-screen on 1 December 2017 to begin maternity leave. Adedeji has yet to specify when or if she will return. As of 5 December 2017, Lisa was removed from the show's opening titles.

Television

Year Title Channel Role Notes
2008 The X Factor ITV Contestant Eliminated at boot camp
2009 The X Factor ITV Contestant Finished at 9th place
The Xtra Factor ITV2 Contestant/Guest 11 episodes
Ant & Dec's Christmas show ITV 2 Herself 1 episode
2016 Lorraine ITV Herself 1 episode
Hollyoaks Channel 4 Lisa Loveday Main cast

Awards and nominations

Year Organisation Award Work Result Ref.
2017 British Soap Awards Best Actress Lisa Loveday in Hollyoaks Nominated [5]

References

  1. ↑ Stewart, Mike (7 October 2009). "Rachel Adedeji – X Factor 2009". Telly Zone. Archived from the original on 12 October 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
  2. ↑ https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/rachel-adedeji-joins-hollyoaks-former-7602946
  3. ↑ http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a826184/british-soap-awards-2017-nominations-announced-longlist/
  4. ↑ https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/hollyoaks-star-rachel-adedeji-announces-13550047
  5. ↑ http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a826184/british-soap-awards-2017-nominations-announced-longlist/
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