Kate McGregor

{{Short description|English actress}} {{similar names|Katherine McGregor (disambiguation)}} {{Use British English|date=March 2018}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}} '''Kate McGregor''' (born 1972) is an English actress known for her portrayal of the character [[Emily Kirk]] in British [[soap opera]] ''[[Emmerdale]]''.

== Early life == Born in Yorkshire, England, McGregor attended the since defunct [[Bretton Hall College of Education]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/demolition-continues-historic-bretton-hall-12891055|title=WATCH: Historic Bretton Hall razed to ground to make way for hotel|last=Finnegan|first=Stephanie|date=13 April 2017|work=huddersfieldexaminer|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref>

== Career == McGregor is best known for her role as [[Emily Kirk]] in the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] soap opera ''[[Emmerdale]]'', making her television debut<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/nostalgia/gave-up-emmerdale-could-proper-3497592|title=I gave up Emmerdale so I could be a proper mum|last=Tansley|first=Janet|date=21 December 2007|work=liverpoolecho|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> in May 1999. She would continue to play Kirk for the next eight years, taking maternity leave between December 2005 and October 2006, until she chose to exit the series in December 2007. McGregor stated that she chose to leave as she felt that her character had run its course and that she wanted to spend more time with her family.<ref name=":0" /> However, she would later assume the role again for a single episode in March 2008.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/emmerdale/emmerdale-48831.html|title=Emmerdale-Emily and Patricia make their surprise returns|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref>

In 2007, McGregor took to the stage in the [[Liverpool Playhouse]]'s second theatrical production of [[Tim Firth]]'s ''[[The Flint Street Nativity]]'', portraying [[Mary, mother of Jesus|Mary]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/content/articles/2007/12/12/theatre_flintstreet_review_feature.shtml|title=Flint Street Nativity @ Playhouse|last=BBC|language=en-gb|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref>

In January 2008, McGregor launched the [[Lancashire]] area's round of the [[Learning and Skills Council]]'s ''North West Learner Awards.''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/1967696.Emmerdale_s_Emily_launches_learner_awards/|title=Emmerdale's Emily launches learner awards|website=Lancashire Telegraph|date=17 January 2008 |language=en|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref>

== Personal life == A very private person, McGregor is very rarely in the public eye; her family unit includes her male partner (who is a teacher) and more than one child.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-feature/613535/remember-emmerdales-emily-kirk-what-actress-kate-mcgregor-has-been-up-to-since-stepping-away-from-the-limelight|title = Remember Emmerdale's Emily Kirk? What actress Kate McGregor has been up to since stepping away from the limelight|date = 16 August 2017}}</ref> She was married to Edward from 1996 to 1998. She has displayed a fondness for [[Ireland]], praising the beauty of the coasts of [[Connemara]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/restaurants-bars/my-last-supper-kate-mcgregor-3497010|title=My Last Supper: Kate McGregor|last=Tansley|first=Janet|date=13 December 2007|work=liverpoolecho|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> and holidaying with her family in the lakelands of [[Fermanagh]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/fermanaghlakes/status/716957032570613760?lang=en|title=Fermanagh Lakelands on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=26 March 2018|language=en}}</ref>

She is a fan of [[Joni Mitchell]].<ref name=":1" />

== Filmography == {| class="wikitable" |+'''Television'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0569997/|title=Kate McGregor|website=IMDb|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |1999–2008 |''[[Emmerdale]]'' |Emily Kirk |Main role, later recurring role |- |2002 |''[[Kelly (Northern Ireland TV series)|Kelly]]'' |Herself |Guest appearance |- |2007 |''[[Countdown (game show)|Countdown]]'' |Herself |Guest appearance |}

==Award nomination== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Award !Category !For !Result |- |2000 |[[National Television Awards]] |Most Popular Newcomer |''Emmerdale'' |Nominated<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0569997/awards|title=Kate McGregor|website=IMDb|access-date=26 March 2018}}</ref> |}

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==External links== *{{IMDb name|0569997}}

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