Eden Taylor-Draper (born 28 October 1997) is an English actress. She portrays Belle Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role she took over from Emily Mather in 2005.
Eden Taylor-Draper | |
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![]() Taylor-Draper at the British Soap Awards in 2019 | |
Born | (1997-10-28) 28 October 1997 (age 25)[1] Selby, North Yorkshire, England |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2005–present |
Known for | Role of Belle Dingle in Emmerdale |
Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)[2] |
Partner | Ed Lewis |
In 2005, at the age of eight,[2] Taylor-Draper was cast in the role of Belle Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, taking over from the previous portrayer, Emily Mather.[3] One of Taylor-Draper's notable storylines in Emmerdale was when Belle fell down a mineshaft on Christmas Day 2005.[4] Alongside Luke Tittensor, she won the Spectacular Scene of the Year award at the 2006 British Soap Awards for this storyline.[5] In 2007, at the age of nine, she appeared in the short film The Cardiac Oak.[6] In 2013, she won the award for Best Young Performance at the British Soap Awards.[7]
On 11 September 2016, alongside her Emmerdale co-star Matthew Wolfenden, Taylor-Draper took part in the Great North Run to raise funds for Bloodwise.[8] Since 2016, she has been in a relationship with Ed Lewis.[6]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005–present | Emmerdale | Belle Dingle | Series regular |
2009 | The Cardiac Oak | Short film | |
2010 | Emmerdale: The Dingles - For Richer or Poorer | Belle Dingle | Special |
2011 | Emmerdale: Paddy and Marlon's Big Night In | Belle Dingle | Special |
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2006 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | [9] |
2007 | The British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Won | [10] |
2007 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Won | [11] |
2007 | Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards | Personality of the Year | Won | [12] |
2008 | The British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Nominated | [13] |
2008 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actress | Nominated | [14] |
2013 | The British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Won | [7] |