Adele Silva

Biography

Adele Silva has been one of the most popular faces on British screens for two decades. A graduate of the world famous 'Sylvia Young (I)' (qv) Theatre School, Silva is best known for her long running role as Kelly Windsor in top-rated British television drama _"Emmerdale Farm" (1972)_ (qv), for which the Daily Express described her as "soap's sexiest star." Silva made her screen acting debut opposite 'Sylvester McCoy' (qv) and 'Sophie Aldred' (qv) in a scene from _"Doctor Who" (1963) {Survival: Part Three (#26.14)}_ (qv), which also has its place in history as the last transmitted episode of the original series of _"Doctor Who" (1963)_ (qv). She followed this with guest appearances in popular British television shows such as _"The Bill" (1984)_ (qv), _"EastEnders" (1985)_ (qv) and _"Mr. Majeika" (1988)_ (qv). Adele then joined the cast of _"Emmerdale Farm" (1972)_ (qv) and was at the centre of dozens of dramatic storylines, working with the likes of 'Patsy Kensit' (qv), 'Patrick Mower' (qv) and 'Linda Thorson' (qv). During a break from the show she guested in episodes of _"The Courtroom" (2004)_ (qv) and _"Mile High" (2003)_ (qv). She also spent a year of further acting training at the world-renowned Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Shortly after quitting _"Emmerdale Farm" (1972)_ (qv) in 2007, Silva took part - and came second in - hit reality show _"Hell's Kitchen" (2005)_ (qv) with fiery chef 'Marco Pierre White' (qv). The same year she starred opposite 'Spandau Ballet' (qv) legend 'Gary Kemp (I)' (qv) in the short film _Karma Magnet (2008)_ (qv), directed by his brother, 'Martin Kemp (I)' (qv). More recently, Silva appeared in _Doghouse (2009)_ (qv) with 'Danny Dyer (I)' (qv), 'Stephen Graham (I)' (qv) and 'Noel Clarke' (qv).