Tracey Jay
- Actress
Tracey was born in Cuckfield, East Sussex, but lived in Formby, near
Liverpool, for most of her life. She attended Formby High School and by
the age of fourteen had developed a strong interest in drama. Coupled
with her talents as a dancer - Tracey began dancing aged three - she
joined several youth and musical organisations. while with the Sefton
Theatre Company, Tracey tried her hand at choreography. From school,
Tracey attended the Elliott Clarke College in Liverpool to studty
drama. She stayed at the college for two years, her studies culminating
in a performance of 'Conversation of the Golliwog' at the Liverpool
Playhouse studio, in which she played the lead role, Carry. Tracey went
on to dancing work in Italy and Cairo, which helped her achieve Equity
membership. On returning from Italy, Tracey was called to "Brookside"
for an audition and, at first contracted to two episodes, was cast as
Michelle Jones. She stayed with the series for two years.