Adele Silva (born 19 November 1980) is an English actress and television personality. Silva was born in Norbury, Greater London, was educated at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, and has been on stage and television since she was a girl.
Silva's first TV appearance was as Squeak in the 1989 Doctor Who story Survival. As a young girl Silva also appeared in Mr Majeika, The Bill and EastEnders.
Silva is best known for playing the role of Kelly Windsor in the television soap opera Emmerdale.
Silva first played this role from 1993 to 2000 before returning to the soap in 2005. Her plotlines have been amongst the most daring in the soap opera, including a relationship with her stepbrother and running off with one of her school teachers. When Silva returned in 2005, Adele Silva promised to be the “biggest bitch” in British soap.
During her period away from Emmerdale, Adele Silva appeared on Is Harry on the Boat?, Mile High, The Courtroom and the independent film Jam. Silva has appeared in men’s magazines like Front, FHM and Maxim,. Silva has also made appearances in the reality television shows Celebrity Fear Factor, The Salon, I'm Famous and Frightened! and Celebrity 5 Go Dating.
Silva left Emmerdale in late 2007 to pursue other roles, initially promising fans that Adele Silva would return to play Kelly in late 2008, Although it has been reported in January 2008 that she will not be returning to the show "in the immediate future." It was announced on 5th November, 2010 that Adele is to return to "Emmerdale" in early 2011.
Silva appeared in the third series of Hell's Kitchen where she came second to Barry McGuigan.
Silva had a lead role in the short film Karma Magnet alongside Gary Kemp, which was directed by Martin Kemp. Silva also appeared on Celebrity Weakest Link, which she won.
In September 2008, following her success in Hell's Kitchen, Silva released her own limited edition selection of wines as part of a new Internet reality show "Mistress of the Vines", in association with wine merchants Stowells.
Adele Silva also made a cameo in the cult horror movie Doghouse starring Danny Dyer and Noel Clarke.
Adele took part in a celebrity version of TV show Total Wipeout which aired on 26 December 2009.
In August 2010 Silva was announced as starring in the comedy horror film Strippers Versus Werewolves.
Silva had a long term relationship with Blue singer Antony Costa, which broke-up in November 2006.
Silva had a long term relationship with Blue singer Antony Costa, which broke-up in November 2006.
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