
Acting
Emily Burnett
Born
1997-08-08 (29)
Place of birth
Cardiff, Wales, UK
Known for
Acting
Credits
13 titles
Emily Burnett (born 8 August 1997) is a Welsh actress. From 2017 to 2019, she portrayed the role of Charlie Morris in the CBBC series The Dumping Ground, a role for which she won the 2019 British Academy Children's Award for Performer. In 2020, she portrayed the role of Jas Salford in fellow CBBC series So Awkward. In 2021, Burnett was cast in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Olivia Bradshaw.
Known for
7.5Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them.
The Dumping Ground
2013
7.4Seven strangers from different walks of life - people who would never normally interact - are forced to work together to renovate a derelict community centre. They resent the menial physical labour and they resent each other. But when one of their number gets dragged into a dangerous world of organised crime, they unite in ways none of them thought possible.
The Outlaws
2021
7.3A sitcom about three very academically bright, but socially awkward teenage girls, trying to make sense of life, boys and fitting in. While other girls their age are going to parties, netball practice and sleepovers, Lily, Martha and Jas are busy with chess club, homework and Friday nights in watching documentaries.
So Awkward
2015
6.8The horrific true story of John Worboys, one of the most notorious serial rapists in British history. His modus operandi was to tell women in his cab that he’d won some money and then persistently offer them a glass of champagne, which he’d laced with drugs, and which rendered his victims unconscious. He was convicted in 2009 for sexually assaulting 12 women between 2006 and 2008, with their cases selected from a large number of suspected further victims.
Believe Me
2026
7.8An experiment gone wrong causes everyone over the age of 15 to disappear from planet Earth.
The Sparticle Mystery
2011
3.0Drama anthology championing new film-making talent that serves up a raw slice of real life in modern Britain.
On the Edge
2018
Film credits
2010s · 2 titles
NRA young girl ticks off all the things she can do having reached the milestone birthday.
Sweet Sixteen
2011
NRWith only 20 minutes until her taxi arrives, Gareth could make the difference between Safiya staying in Wales, or leaving for good. Will Gareth be happy to leave things as a summer romance, or will he say the words Safiya wants to hear?
Say It
2013
Series credits
7.5Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them.
The Dumping Ground
2013
7.4Seven strangers from different walks of life - people who would never normally interact - are forced to work together to renovate a derelict community centre. They resent the menial physical labour and they resent each other. But when one of their number gets dragged into a dangerous world of organised crime, they unite in ways none of them thought possible.
The Outlaws
2021
7.3A sitcom about three very academically bright, but socially awkward teenage girls, trying to make sense of life, boys and fitting in. While other girls their age are going to parties, netball practice and sleepovers, Lily, Martha and Jas are busy with chess club, homework and Friday nights in watching documentaries.
So Awkward
2015
6.8The horrific true story of John Worboys, one of the most notorious serial rapists in British history. His modus operandi was to tell women in his cab that he’d won some money and then persistently offer them a glass of champagne, which he’d laced with drugs, and which rendered his victims unconscious. He was convicted in 2009 for sexually assaulting 12 women between 2006 and 2008, with their cases selected from a large number of suspected further victims.
Believe Me
2026
7.8An experiment gone wrong causes everyone over the age of 15 to disappear from planet Earth.
The Sparticle Mystery
2011
7.8An experiment gone wrong causes everyone over the age of 15 to disappear from planet Earth.
The Sparticle Mystery
2011
3.0Drama anthology championing new film-making talent that serves up a raw slice of real life in modern Britain.
On the Edge
2018
5.5Warren Thompson just wants an easy life, but thanks to his naturally difficult personality, he’s constantly finding himself in sticky situations.
Warren
2019
Behind the camera
NRA space-loving young boy has to navigate a new world when his Mum suddenly suffers a mental health crisis, and his Gran returns from the Caribbean to take care of him.
Mother's Day
2024
NRA space-loving young boy has to navigate a new world when his Mum suddenly suffers a mental health crisis, and his Gran returns from the Caribbean to take care of him.
Mother's Day
2024
