Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
Entertainment
Magdalene Dalziel

Heartbeat's Tricia Penrose looks incredible 12 years after starring on hit ITV show

Tricia Penrose is a familiar face to most of us who were avid fans of Heartbeat back in the day.

The actress played popular barmaid Gina Ward and wowed viewers with her 60s wardrobe and enthralling storylines.

Now the 51-year-old has shared an update with social media followers which show that even though she stepped back from the spotlight, she's still as glam as the best of them.

The star looks worlds away from what she did as Gina, who she played from 1993 - 2010.

But she could still take her place behind the bar of the Aidenfield Arms as she looks ready for her public no matter what day it is.

For 12 years after the much-loved police series ended, Tricia looks amazing and years younger than she actually is, as reports the Mirror.

Sporting a blonde hairdo instead of her trademark brunette, she posted the image this week.

Heartbeat started in 1992 and starred former EastEnders heartthrob Nick Berry.

Tricia joined the second series in 1993 and stayed in the role until the programme ended in 2010.

She then made a few appearances as Gina in Heartbeat spin-off The Royal.

She has also popped up in Corrie, Emmerdale, The Bill, Dancin' Thru The Dark and legal drama Justice, and she was a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother in 2013.

The actress was married to Mark Simpkin and they have two children, but according to The Sun they decided to call it quits last year.

Tricia and Mark wed back in 2003 and reportedly renewed their vows on their 10th wedding anniversary.

The couple's wedding was a star -studded affair and was held at the swanky Adlington Hall in Cheshire in 2003.

Photos from the big day were featured in Hello! magazine at the time – and Tricia wore her dress again for her vow renewal in 2013.

Talking to Great British Life in 2014 about her future career plans, the star said: "I played Gina for 18 years so that is a massive part of me, but I would love to something different.

Tricia has since moved into the world of broadcasting and now works as a radio presenter on Radio Wirral.

Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox. Sign up to our weekly Showbiz newsletter here .

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.