Karen Hassan (born 31 July 1981) is a Northern Irish actress from Belfast.[1] From 2010 until 2013 she played Lynsey Nolan in the main series of Hollyoaks.[2] Her other work includes the series Hollyoaks Later, The Fall, and Vikings, as well as the film Hunger. She also appeared in American TV Series FBI: International in 2022. Hassan's most recent role features her playing the leading lady, Alison, in the 2023 British independent film Wait For Me.[3]
Karen Hassan | |
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 Hassan in 2009 at the National Television Awards | |
| Born | 31 July 1981 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Career edit
The character of Lynsey was created as the former girlfriend of Kris Fisher (Gerard McCarthy) and was intended to feature only in Hollyoaks Later, a spin-off from the Hollyoaks series. In June 2010, it was announced that three new characters; Brendan Brady (Emmett J. Scanlan), Bart McQueen (Jonny Clarke) and Lynsey were to join Hollyoaks in August.[4]
Of the castings, Hollyoaks series producer Paul Marquess said: "This is a really exciting time for Hollyoaks and Brendan, Lynsey and Bart bring more fun, drama and sexiness to the show."[4] Hassan moved from Belfast to Liverpool, where Hollyoaks is filmed, for the role.[5] In an interview with the official Hollyoaks website, Hassan said that she was "dead chuffed" after being told that Lynsey would be appearing in Hollyoaks.[5] Hassan's character was found murdered in a Hollyoaks episode which was broadcast on 29 June 2012.
Filmography edit
Movies edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Checkout | Checkout Girl | Short film |
| 2008 | Master of Reality | Elizabeth Darwin | Short film |
| 2008 | Miss Conception | Young Nun | Short film |
| 2008 | Hunger | Gerry's Girlfriend | Feature film |
| 2008 | Last Man Hanging | Pearl Gamble | TV movie |
| 2009 | Fifty Dead Men Walking | Cassie | Feature film |
| 2009 | Scapegoat | Patricia Curran | TV movie |
| 2010 | Erwin | Prostitute | Short film |
| 2011 | Trust Me | Karen | Short film |
| 2014 | Loss | Kate | Short film |
| 2015 | The Caravan | Becky | Feature film |
| 2023 | Wait for Me | Alison | Feature film |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008, 2010 | Hollyoaks Later | Lynsey Nolan | 10 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | Sketchy with Diarmuid Corr | Various roles | 9 episodes |
| 2010–2013 | Hollyoaks | Lynsey Nolan | 11 August 2010 – 19 July 2013 |
| 2012, 2018 | Casualty | Nicole Clancy / Abigail Laurence | 3 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | The Fall | Annie Brawley | Series regular |
| 2015–2016 | Vikings | Therese | 12 episodes |
| 2016 | The Royals | Maid | Guest star |
| 2017 | Valentine's again | Amy | TV movie |
| 2018 | Soft Border Patrol | Lisa | Main cast |
| 2019 | Is This Sexual Harassment? | Catherine Timms | TV documentary |
| 2022 | FBI: International | Lauren Walsh | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Suspicion | Nicola | 1 episode |
| 2023–present | Hope Street | DC Jo Lipton | Series regular |
References edit
- ^ A Northern Irish invasion as soap screens series of specials: Karen Hassan
- ^ Green, Kris (25 June 2010). "'Hollyoaks' confirms more new cast: Karen Hassan". Digital Spy. (Hachette Filipacchi UK). Retrieved 8 August 2010.
- ^ "Karen Hassan". waitforme-film.com. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ a b Green, Kris (25 June 2010). "'Hollyoaks' confirms more new cast". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
- ^ a b "Interview with Karen Hassan (Lynsey Nolan)". E4. Channel 4 Television Corporation. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
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