Gina Patrick
| Gina Patrick | |||||||||
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| Hollyoaks character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Dannielle Brent | ||||||||
| Duration | 1997–2001 | ||||||||
| First appearance | October 1997 | ||||||||
| Last appearance | April 2001 | ||||||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||
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| Occupation | Student Magazine editor Voluntary worker |
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| Home | China | ||||||||
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| Adoptive mother | Jill Patrick |
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| Stepfather | Jack Osborne |
| Brothers |
Sol Patrick Joe Patrick (adoptive) |
| Sisters | Kate Patrick (adoptive) |
Gina Patrick is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera, Hollyoaks, played by Dannielle Brent. She debuted on-screen during the episodes airing in 1997. Brent secured the role after originally auditioning for the role of Gina's sister Kate Patrick. Gina was initially a recurring character, though was promoted later to the regular cast. Brent felt that the role had given her good training, though decided to leave the serial after four years.
Gina is characterised as a tomboy who prefers casual clothing and has strong views on environmental issues. The character has been at the centre of a lesbian relationship with fellow character Emily Taylor. Brent said she was not made aware of the storyline until later in her tenure. She praised the storyline because it portrayed lesbians in a natural relationship. The storyline had a positive effect on the programme itself when it increased viewing interest. The relationship was also well received by columnists of the Daily Record.
Actress Danielle Brent secured the role in 1997. It was her first television role after she attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Brent originally auditioned for the role of Kate Patrick, who Natasha Symms went on to play. Brent was originally signed to the serial on a recurring basis, though she was later promoted to the regular cast. Brent left the programme after four years of playing Gina. Brent said she had a great time in the serial and labelled the role as "the best training I could have wished for."
Gina was characterised as a "eco warrior". Her style of clothing was casual wear and hooded sweat shirts. Gina was originally described to Brent as being a tomboy who liked wearing combats. Gina also takes on "major roles" in college politics and is described as a "memorable" contributor to the serial's fictional magazine The Review.
Gina was involved in a storyline in which she came out as a lesbian. She later begins a relationship with Emily Taylor (Lorna Pegler). Producers did not inform either actress about the storyline to begin with, however, told them they had "saucy" plans for their characters. Brent said she was "fine" with the storyline when she found out. Pegler said she was happy that the storyline showed there is nothing "unnatural" about same sex relationships. Brent said she played their relationship like any other, featuring "the laughs, the rows and so on." Brent and Pegler planned their characters first kiss two months in advance, in order to find out the best way to "tackle" the plot. Gina and Emily have completely different personalities, though they "share a passion for animal welfare." The storyline proved successful with viewers and increased general interest for Hollyoaks. Though some viewers became so involved with the storyline, they assumed Brent and Pegler were in a relationship outside of their characters. When Gina comes out to her family, her brother Sol Patrick (Paul Danan) does not take the news well. Danan said Sol is angry and hurt and "feels she has kept her sexuality a secret from him for years."
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