The Body Gossip Cast

Zaraah Abrahams

Zaraah Abrahams - Body Gossip CastZaraah plays Michaela White in Waterloo Road and was also in the finals of Dancing on Ice. Zaraah has appeared on Loose Women and Angela's Friends talking about Body Gossip. Zaraah has performed "I'll Never Be Good Enough" by Suz Hemming live onstage for Body Gossip.  She also stars in 'This One is for You' by Laura Nation, 'What Are We Protecting Our Children From?' by Kate Tym and stars in our four new films, out early 2012.

Donna-Leigh Bailey

Donna-Leigh Bailey - Body Gossip CastDonna-Leigh plays Nurse Michelle Corrigan in Doctors, and was nominated as Sexiest Female in the 2009 British Soap Awards. Donna-Leigh has performed "Being Visible" by Lisa Parry for Body Gossip.

Cerrie Burnell

Cerrie Burnell - Body Gossip Cast Cerrie presents for CBeebies and became involved with Body Gossip to raise awareness about what it's like living with a disability, and how that affects your perception of your body.  Cerrie has performed "Beauty Unsuspected" by Athena Stevens live onstage for Body Gossip.  She also stars in 'This One is for You' by Laura Nation, 'What Are We Protecting Our Children From?' by Kate Tym and stars in our four new films, out early 2012.  Cerrie also appeared on The Wright Stuff on behalf of Body Gossip.

Natalie Cassidy

Natalie Cassidy - Body Gossip CastNatalie is known for playing Sonia in Eastenders, and more recently for Celebrity Big Brother and Strictly Come Dancing.  She has appeared on This Morning talking about Body Gossip. Natalie has performed "By The Time It Got To The Mantlepiece" by Aisling Bea, "This One Is For You" by Laura Nation (dedicated to the memory of Kate Godfrey who died 29th March 2008 from anorexia, aged 29), "Body Gossip: Where Do I Begin?" by Andrea Georgios, "Turning The Light On" by Amber Dodd, "I Have A Large Bust" by Shelley Mounter, "Decaf Extra Skinny Mocha Chocha Latte, Yah Yah...Please" by Elizabeth Caproni, "I Never Found Room for my Elbows" by Sabrina Mahfouz and "What Are We Protecting Our Children From?" by Kate Tym.  She stars in our four new films, out early 2012.

Anne Diamond

Anne Diamond - Body Gossip CastAnne became involved with Body Gossip because of her own online campaign Fat Happens. Anne has performed three stories live onstage for Body Gossip: "Big Feet" by Tracy Hammett, "Fat Old Woman" by Delyse Phillips and "My Daughter is Anorexic" by P Molyneux.  She also stars in 'This One is for You' by Laura Nation, 'What Are We Protecting Our Children From?' by Kate Tym

Mikyla Dodd

Mikyla Dodd - Body Gossip CastMikyla played Chloe in Hollyoaks and is the author of "The Fat Girl from Hollyoaks", her account of growing up struggling with her weight. She has performed "Coming Second" by Megan Ford live onstage for Body Gossip.  She stars in our four new films out early 2012.

Nikki Grahame

Nikki Grahame - Body Gossip CastNikki is known for her unforgettable appearance on Big Brother 2006, and she is now a TV presenter and author of her book "Dying To Be Thin", a moving account of her battles with childhood anorexia. She is now a tireless campaigner for eating disorders, and is committed to raising awareness about the dangers of anorexia and bulimia. Nikki also has a regular column in OK! Magazine. Onstage, Nikki has performed "This Is Me" by Sarah Wallace, "I Was Bulimic" by Amy Clode, "Yah!" by Elizabeth Caproni and in films, "What Are We Protecting Our Children From?" by Kate Tym and 'This One is for You' by Laura Nation.

Shobna Gulati

Shobna Gulati - Body Gossip CastShobna is passionate about positive body image, and speaks openly about her own struggles with her body. Shobna plays Sunita Alahan in Coronation Street, and she is also a choreographer and dancer. Shobna has performed "Good Enough to Eat" by Emily Holdsworth, "My Body is Old Porridge" by Eloise Williams, "Turning the Light On" by Amber Dodd, "This Girl's World" and "What Are We Protecting Our Children From" by Kate Tym and "I Never Found Room For My Elbows" by Sabrina Mahfouz.

Paris Jefferson

Paris Jefferson - Body Gossip CastParis is an actress and photographer, having played roles such as Athena in Xena Warrior Princess (www.parisjefferson.com). Paris has peformed "The Perfection Plan" by Abigail Graham live onstage for Body Gossip.  In films, Paris has starred in "What Are We Protecting Our Children From?" by Kate Tym and 'This One is for You' by Laura Nation.

Ewen Macintosh

Ewen Macintosh - Body Gossip CastEwen played Keith in The Office, and now writes and performs his own stand up comedy. Ewen performed a very sweet and funny piece by an anonymous teenage boy for Body Gossip, and performed in Body Gossip Live for HRH Duchess of Cornwall.

Chloe Marshall

Chloe Marshall - Body Gossip Cast Chloe is a size 16 model who came second in the Miss England competition in 2009.  Chloe is all for spreading the word about loving your curves, and she is involved in her own positive body image campaign, which you can read about on her website.  Chloe has performed "My Story" by Sophie McKenzie for Body Gossip.

Mike McShane

Mike McShane - Body Gossip CastMike is known for his brilliant performances on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', and now works regularly all over the world as an actor and comedian. Mike has performed "My Story" by Graeme Dalling and "What Are We Protecting Our Children From?" by Kate Tym for Body Gossip.

Lizzie Roper

Lizzie Roper - Body Gossip CastLizzie is a well-known regular at the Edinburgh Festival as an actress and comedienne. Lizzie performed in "Turning the light on" by Amber Dodd, "BodyShock" and "What Are We Protecting Our Children From?" both by Kate Tym, and "I Never Found Room For My Elbows" by Sabrina Mahfouz.  In films, Lizzie has starred in "What Are We Protecting Our Children From?" by Kate Tym and 'This One is for You' by Laura Nation.

Chris Russell

Chris Russell - Body Gossip CastMusician and songwriter Chris can be seen strutting his fine stuff in Josh's Band for the T-Mobile adverts.  When not in Josh's Band, he's also the keys and vocals for The Lightyears, who have played for Body Gossip, both live (in London) and on CD (in Edinburgh).  Chris has performed "The Day Things Will Never Be The Same Again" by Charlie Whitworth for Body Gossip.  Chris and the Lightyears wrote the music for both "What Are We Protecting Our Children From?" by Kate Tym and 'This One is for You' by Laura Nation.