Jemma Giles

Jemma Giles (born 24th November 2001 in Otley, West Yorkshire) appeared in Emmerdale in late 2001 and early 2002 as Ashley and Bernice Thomas's newborn daughter Gabrielle.
Giles and Annelise Manojlovic were cast simultaneously as "Gabrielle Diane Thomas" in 2001 (standard practise in Film and TV as babies are inconsistent in their nature) taking turns to appear on film.  Both babies started filming within a few weeks of being born. Giles had thickish black hair, Manojlovic had fine blonde fluff, so most scenes had the girls appearing with a woolly hat, to disguise the fact that there were 2 different babies playing the part. In 2002, Giles' mother decided to let her daughter finish in the role, as Giles never really settled in with the hubub of a busy crew and cast on set.
Manojlovic continued to appear as Gabby until 2015, when the role was recast and Rosie Bentham took over.
Giles has also appeared in 30 Years of Emmerdale.
Category:Emmerdale actors