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David Tag

David Mabibolla Taghinejad (born 15 April 1985), known professionally as David Tag, is an English actor of Persian descent. He is known for portraying the role of Sylver McQueen in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from June 2018 until January 2022.

David Tag
Born
David Mabibolla Taghinejad

(1985-04-15) 15 April 1985 (age 39)
Stockport, Greater Manchester, England
EducationManchester School of Acting University of Salford
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present
TelevisionHollyoaks
Children2

Career edit

Tag studied at the Manchester School of Acting between 2012 and 2017, during which time he made his acting debut in an episode of the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as PSCO Rocco.[1] After graduating in 2017, he appeared as Darryl in an episode of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a customer in the Woolpack.[2]

In 2018, Tag returned to Hollyoaks and was cast in the regular role of Sylver McQueen.[3][4] He was introduced as the brother of established character Goldie McQueen (Chelsee Healey) and the son of Breda McQueen (Moya Brady).[5][6] The character's storylines in the soap included the discovery that he was adopted and that his adoptive mother Breda was a serial killer had killed his biological father and his stepfather, which ultimately resulted in Sylver killing her in self defence, his marriage to Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) and the revelation that he was the father of Cher Winters (Bethannie Hare). Tag left the soap in January 2022 and the character was killed off after being left to die by his stepson Bobby Costello (Jayden Fox).[7][8][9][10]

In 2020, Tag portrayed Thomas in the LGBTQ+ themed short film S.A.M. alongside Sam Retford and George Webster.[11] In 2021, he appeared alongside Retford again in the short film White Wedding, in which he played the role of a vampire prince.[12] From December 2021 to January 2022, he played the Ringleader in the pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears at St Helens Theatre Royal and is set to reprise the role at Epstein Theatre between December 2022 and January 2023.[13][14] In 2022, he starred as Ted in the short film Hello, Death and as Mr J. in the documentary Dark Phones.[15][16] He also appeared in an episode of Meet the Richardsons and was a contestant on Pointless Celebrities alongside fellow Hollyoaks actress Jazmine Franks.[17]

Personal life edit

Since 2019, Tag has been in a relationship with beauty therapist Abi Harrison.[18] They announced the birth of their son in June 2021.[19][20] In April 2023, the couple announced they were expecting a second child.[21]

Filmography edit

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016 Hollyoaks PSCO Rocco Guest role; 1 episode [1]
2017 Emmerdale Darryl Guest role; 1 episode [2]
2018–2022 Hollyoaks Sylver McQueen Regular role [5]
2020 S.A.M. Thomas Short film [11]
2021 White Wedding Vampire Prince Short film [12]
2022 Dark Phones Mr. J Documentary [15]
Hello, Death Ted Short film [15]
Meet the Richardsons Personal trainer Guest role; 1 episode [15]
Expend Hero Advertisement [15]
Pointless Celebrities Himself Contestant; with Jazmine Franks [17]

Stage edit

Year Title Role Venue Ref.
2021–2022 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Ringmaster St Helens Theatre Royal [13]
2022–2023 Goldilocks and the Three Bears Ringmaster Epstein Theatre [14]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "9 Hollyoaks stars who played more than one role in the soap". Digital Spy. 16 July 2020. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Hollyoaks star David Tag reveals he'd love to return to Emmerdale after 2017 appearance". OK!. 20 July 2021. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Hollyoaks newcomer David Tag reveals all on Sylver McQueen's arrival". Digital Spy. 25 June 2018. Archived from the original on 13 January 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Hollyoaks: Interview with David Tag who plays Sylver". Channel 4. 7 August 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Hollyoaks to introduce Goldie McQueen's brother Sylver as new regular". Digital Spy. 21 May 2018. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  6. ^ "Hollyoaks fans loved meeting the newest member of the McQueen family tonight". Digital Spy. 26 June 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Hollyoaks star David Tag reacts to Sylver's shocking Hollyoaks Later scenes". Digital Spy. 6 January 2020. Archived from the original on 12 January 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Hollyoaks' Sylver McQueen confession over Breda death revealed to police". Digital Spy. 19 October 2021. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Hollyoaks' David Tag warns "Being a dad could bring out Sylver's angry side"". Radio Times. 29 May 2020. Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Hollyoaks star reacts to shock death in stunt episode". Digital Spy. 11 January 2022. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Hollyoaks actor David Tag teams up with Ackley Bridge's Sam Retford for new LGBTQ+ film". Digital Spy. 14 January 2020. Archived from the original on 25 January 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  12. ^ a b "Hollyoaks star David Tag shows off his singing voice for new film project". Digital Spy. 12 August 2021. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Hollyoaks' David Tag Announced To Lead The Cast In St Helens Christmas Panto". Theatre Weekly. 6 August 2021. Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  14. ^ a b "David Tag and Mama G Headline Epstein Christmas Panto, GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS". BroadwayWorld. 30 June 2022. Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  15. ^ a b c d e "David Tag - Spotlight CV". Spotlight. Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  16. ^ "David Tag at Alex Priestley Talent". Alex Priestley Talent. Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  17. ^ a b "Pointless Celebrities, Series 15, Special". BBC. 3 September 2022. Archived from the original on 27 August 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  18. ^ "Hollyoaks' David Tag talks engagement plans with partner Abi Harrison". Digital Spy. 13 July 2021. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  19. ^ "Hollyoaks star David Tag announces girlfriend Abi is pregnant with their first child". Digital Spy. 15 January 2021. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  20. ^ "Hollyoaks star David Tag announces birth of his first child". Digital Spy. 16 June 2021. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  21. ^ "Former Hollyoaks star David Tag expecting second child with partner". Digital Spy. 30 April 2023.

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