Mark Jury
Mark Jury is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera, "Hollyoaks", played by Ash Newman. Mark debuted on-screen in 2005 and remained on-screen until his following departure later on in the year. Casting. In 2005, it was announced that former "Family Affairs" actor and the youngest winner ever of the Best Actor Award at the New York Independent Film Festival, Ash Newman, had been cast with the role as Mark. The character was given a backstory as the old boyfriend of the fellow character Jessica Harris (Jennifer Biddall). Storylines. Mark arrives in the  village to see his ex-girlfriend Jessica, who did not know he was visiting, in attempts to rebuild their relationship. He decides to switch courses and transfer from his old university to study at Hollyoaks Community College. Mark is over-joyced with happiness when Jessica agrees to resume their relationship. However, he discovers that Gilly Roach (Anthony Quinlan) also likes Jessica. Mark is shocked when Jessica reveals that she has been going out with them both at the same time. Mark begins to feud with Gilly for Jessica's affections, however she grows tired of their arguing and refuses to  go out with either of them. Mark cannot cope with the rejection and contemplates quitting university to escape Jessica. When Olivia Johnson (Rochelle Gadd) discovers his plans, she talks him out of it. Following her advice he transfers to another university and leaves Jessica behind.