Tisha Merry
Tisha Merry is an English actress. Merry began her career with playing Charlie in the short film, Mam and a role in the British drama series, 32 Brinkburn Street. In 2013, she made her film debut as Candio in Tamla Rose and secured the role of Steph Britton in the British soap opera Coronation Street. Merry left the series in 2016 and made guest appearances in 2018. She then took roles in the soap opera, Doctors and the children's television series, Princess Mirror-Belle and Odd Squad. In 2025, Merry took on the role of Gemma Johnson in Hollyoaks. The character had previously been a part of another soap opera, Brookside. In addition to acting, Merry has carried out charity work and become a patron of organisations.
Career
In 2010, Merry played the role of Charlie in the short film, Mam. On 28 March 2011, Merry appeared in the role of Poppy, in the BBC drama series, 32 Brinkburn Street. Merry later secured the role of Candio in the 2013 film, Tamla Rose. She plays a character in a girl band, the Tamla Roses. In February 2013, Merry made her first appearance as Steph Britton in the soap opera, Coronation Street, a character initially introduced as a friend of the established character, Katy Armstrong. In December 2016, it was publicised that Merry left had left the series and already filmed her final scenes. Her character left the show the following year. Merry returned to filming as Steph in late 2017 for a guest stint that was broadcast in 2018.In 2022, Merry was cast in the children's television series, Princess Mirror-Belle, playing a teacher, Mrs. Buckle. She also played the role of Amy in Cherwell Production's short film, Cheese and Onion. In 2023, Merry played the character of Serena Bradley in the BBC soap opera, Doctors in the episode broadcast on 4 September. In 2024, Merry joined the cast of the children's live action show, Odd Squad in its fourth series, playing the role The Trifler.
In 2025, Merry joined the cast of the soap opera, Hollyoaks, playing the character of Gemma Johnson. Her casting was announced by Lime Pictures, who confirmed she was a regular cast member. She also played Gemma in the show's spin-off series, Hollyoaks Later. The character had previously been a part of the fellow soap opera, Brookside. Hollyoaks executive producer, Hannah Cheers informed Merry that Gemma would now be portrayed as a flirty, devious and manipulative character. Merry was introduced into the series via a special Hollyoaks and Brookside cross-over episode.