Roxanne Pallett is a renowned British actress, affectionately remembered for her captivating portrayal of Jo Stiles (Sugden) in ITV's 'Emmerdale' from 2005 to 2008. Her impressive performance as the show's femme fatale earned her widespread recognition, and her subsequent portrayal of the victim in the 2010 domestic abuse storyline on screen received critical acclaim and earned her six nominations.
Pallett's decision to leave 'Emmerdale' in 2009 was motivated by her desire to "earn her stripes and discover new characters." She then showcased her impressive range by starring in ITV's 'Dancing On Ice' Season 4, wowing audiences with her daring performances, including the 'head banger.' This was followed by a successful stint on stage, where she took on three lead roles in consecutive productions: the 1950s musical 'Rock Around The Clock,' Eve Ensler's UK tour 'The Vagina Monologues,' and the two-hander play "Satin 'n' Steel."
Her stage performances garnered her significant credibility and popularity, which she then built upon by playing the role of 17-year-old troubled schoolgirl Shelby Dixon in BBC's Waterloo Road. This role was notable for being 10 years younger than the actress herself in real life.
In 2012, Pallett's career reached new heights when she was cast as the lead role of Sarah McColl in the British film 'Devil's Tower.' She had initially auditioned for a smaller part as the friend but was ultimately given the lead role. Following the filming of the intense horror movie, Pallett began working on an Urban Comedy for Kaleidoscope Pictures, 'It's A Lot,' in which she played the quirky college misfit Louise.
In 2013, Pallett landed the lead role of Janet Weiss in the 40th anniversary UK tour of 'The Rocky Horror Show,' showcasing her versatility by transforming into a 1950s blonde All-American sweetheart. She then went on to star in The Royal Court's 'Ladies Day' as Shelley, a role that proved to be her biggest on-stage challenge to date due to the character's 'couse' accent and her being the only non-Liverpudlian actor in the cast. Pallett received rave reviews for her comedic timing and flawless 'couse' accent.
Pallett's subsequent projects included shooting British film 'The Violators' in January 2014 and then flying out to shoot for 20th Century Fox in the American horror film Wrong Turn 6 in the spring of the same year.
