Holly Matthews (née Wilkinson; born 13 October 1984) is an English actress, author, self development coach and author. From 1997 to 2003, she portrayed the role of Emma Miller in the BBC series Byker Grove. == Career == Matthews started her career in the BBC children's drama Byker Grove, portraying the role of Emma Miller from 1997 to 2003. In 2003, she left the series to pursue a singing career after signing to Sony UK, and released a single, "Little... [more on Wikipedia]