{"product_id":"debra-stephenson","title":"Debra Stephenson","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebra Stephenson\u003c\/b\u003e is a celebrated actress, impressionist and comedian, best known for her standout television roles in \u003cb\u003eITV’s Coronation Street\u003c\/b\u003e and the hit drama \u003cb\u003eITV’s Bad Girls\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as her acclaimed celebrity impressions on \u003cb\u003eBBC One’s The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eDebra first discovered her talent for impressions at the age of six, performing spot-on impersonations of well-known figures including Margaret Thatcher, Kate Bush and Esther Rantzen. Her early performances won numerous local talent competitions and led to a teenage appearance on the classic ITV talent show Opportunity Knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eAfter deciding to pursue acting professionally, Debra trained at \u003cb\u003eManchester Metropolitan University\u003c\/b\u003e, developing her craft as a dramatic performer before going on to secure a range of television roles. Early in her career she also co-presented the \u003cb\u003eBBC One children’s programme The Friday Zone\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eDebra’s television breakthrough came when she was cast as Diane Powell in the BBC One drama Playing the Field. However, it was her unforgettable performance as the manipulative and dangerous \u003cb\u003e“Shell” Dockley\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eITV’s Bad Girls\u003c\/b\u003e that brought her widespread recognition. Her powerful portrayal earned her two nominations for \u003cb\u003eBest Actress at the National Television Awards\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as \u003cb\u003eMost Popular Actress at the TV Quick Awards\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eShe later joined the cast of \u003cb\u003eITV’s Coronation Street\u003c\/b\u003e as Frankie Baldwin, further cementing her reputation as one of British television’s most versatile performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThroughout her career, Debra has demonstrated her range across both drama and comedy, appearing in numerous popular series including \u003cb\u003eBBC One’s Spooks\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eITV’s Midsomer Murders\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eITV’s Where the Heart Is\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eCatherine Cookson’s A Dinner of Herbs\u003c\/b\u003e. Her other television credits include Waterloo Road, My Mad Fat Diary, Rocket Island, Young Hyacinth and Coastal Walks with My Dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eAlongside her acting work, Debra is widely admired for her comedic impressions. She showcased her remarkable vocal and performance skills in \u003cb\u003eBBC One’s The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson\u003c\/b\u003e, where she performed memorable impressions of well-known personalities including Davina McCall, Anne Robinson and Cheryl Cole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eWith her unique combination of acting talent, comedic timing and world-class celebrity impressions, Debra Stephenson is a hugely popular \u003cb\u003eafter-dinner entertainer and event performer\u003c\/b\u003e. Her appearances combine humour, storytelling and pitch-perfect impressions, making her a standout choice for corporate events, awards evenings and private functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e📩\u003c\/span\u003e Book Debra Stephenson for Your Next Event\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e📧\u003c\/span\u003e E-Mail info@primeperformers.co.uk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e📞\u003c\/span\u003e Call 020 3500 3331\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prime Performers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53370744144085,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/9407\/7141\/files\/DebraStephensonWebsite.jpg?v=1773077439","url":"https:\/\/primeperformersagency.co.uk\/products\/debra-stephenson","provider":"Prime Performers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}