Emmerdale's Gabrielle Dowling, who plays Cathy Hope, has been in the thick of major storylines during her time on the soap. Her character has dealt with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, leading to heavy periods and mood swings.
Viewers have seen Cathy rebel, binge drink, and even attack her dad, Bob Hope. Off-screen, Gabrielle's life is quite different from her character's.
She comes from a famous family, including her co-star brother and well-known mum, who've also been in the limelight. Gabrielle's mum, Louise Dowling, was once a professional dancer before deciding to act.
She's had several small roles as an extra in various productions. Louise made a decision to secure a better future for her twins, Gabrielle and Sebastian, by signing them up for roles in Emmerdale.
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