Mandy Jane Powell

Mandy was born in Blackpool, Lancashire in 1984 to her mother Jane Powell and father Mark Robertshaw. Mandy was brought up by her mother mostly in Fleetwood, Lancashire. She moved homes regulary with mother Jane and brother Andrew Powell meaning she would attend various schools during this time. Leaving high school in 2000 she went straight into work as a carer for the elderly. Had her first child at the age of 19 in 2003. Got married in 2004 then later in that year had her 2nd child. Mandy had her 3rd child in 2006 followed by her 4th child in 2008. Her marriage broke down in 2011. Moved into Chorley, Lancashire where she later had her 5th child in 2012. Mandy moved back to her home town of Fleetwood, Lancashire with her 5 children in 2014. Later in the year Mandy came across an advertisement to be an extra for the gangster trilogy series 'Playing With Fire' that was shooting in Blackpool, with a little encouragement from her mother she decided to attend where she landed a featured role. Since starring in 'Playing With Fire' she was instantly bitten by the acting bug and has gone on to star in various music videos and selected short and feature films as well as a popular prime time television series.