Summer Strallen

Date of Birth:
1983, London

Show History:

• The Sound of Music

Current Role

Summer Strallen is currently starring in the popular C4 soap, Hollyoaks. Strallen plays the part of Summer Straw, a confident, talented young lady who will stop at nothing in her relentless pursuit of stardom. She first appeared in the soap in 2007 and it set to leave in February 2008.

As well as starring in Hollyoaks Summer is busily working towards her role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End revival of The Sound of Music. Summer will be taking over from Connie Fisher who is currently playing the part of Maria until February 2008. What's more, Summer can also be seen in the new series of the BBC's Hotel Babylon.

Early Life

Summer was was born Summer Vaigncourt-Strallen in London in 1983 where she first discovered her passion for acting. Though only young Summer has already appeared in numerous West End shows and is set to take the lead in one of the West End's most prestigious productions!

From an early age it was clear Summer had a passion for the arts, starting her dance training at her grandmother's school The Young Set before continuing at the Arts Educational School and Laine Theatre Arts. It wasn't long before the young star made her mark in the West End appearing in an abundance of productions from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to The Drowsy Chaperone.

Career Highlights

Summer has starred in a large variety of West End performances and pantomimes such as; Cats, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Guys and Dolls, The Boyfriend and Dick Whittington and His Cat. More recently she has starred in The Drowsy Chaperone alongside Elaine Paige. Summer has also voiced the part of Princess Lucy in The Big Knights a British animated children's Television series.

Interesting Facts

• She is the sister of fellow actress Scarlett Strallen, and the niece of Bonnie Langford
• Her sister Scarlett played Mary Poppins in the West End.

Awards

Strallen has been nominated for 'Best Actress in a Musical' at this year's Laurence Oliver Awards for her role as Maisie in The Boyfriend .