Malandra Burrows Biography
Malandra Burrows was born Malandra Elizabeth Burrows, she is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her long-running role as Kathy Glover in ITV soap opera Emmerdale.
Malandra Burrows Education
Malandra attended King David High School in Childwall, while schooling, she joined the Everyman Youth Theatre in Liverpool, did several classes at Liverpool Theatre School and also did productions with a regional amateur dramatics company at St Peter’s, in Woolton, whilst continuing to perform musically.
She left school with eleven O-levels and enrolled in a Liverpool drama school, where she settled for two years learning her future profession of acting, she also changing her surname to Burrows for registration with Equity, the British actors’ union.
Even before graduating drama school, Burrows performed several roles on television, appearing in The Practice and Fell Tiger, as well as getting two parts in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside – firstly Lucy Coflins’ schoolfriend, Sue, and then Lisa Morrissey, the girlfriend of Pat Hancock, in 1982.
Malandra Burrows Age
Malandra Burrows is 54 years old as of 2019, she was born on 4th November 1965, Woolton, Liverpool, Lancashire. She celebrates her birthday on 4th November every year.
Malandra Burrows Family
Burrows’ first name, Malandra, is a blend of her parents’ names, Malcolm (father) and Sandra (mother). Her mother supported her at an early age to start dancing at that time, she trained and practiced under Billy Pearce’s mother Jean. Burrows performed on Yorkshire Television’s Junior Showtime at the age of six. Her love for music was visible in her early adolescence, and at the age of 13, she won the BBC Merseyside Songwriter of the Year award in 1978.
Malandra Burrows Husband
In real life, Burrows is neither married nor does she have any kids. Kathy Bates on Emmerdale is recognized for being one of the most-often married casts in the soap and had a notoriety for having “the kiss of death” on her men.
First, she was married to Jackie Merrick who accidentally shot himself in 1989; her second marriage was to Chris Tate a wheelchair user, the union ended in 1995 when Tate admitted to having affair; in 1996 Kathy’s third husband Dave Glover met his death while saving a baby he thought to be his own from a house fire as he was about to elope with his mistress Kim Tate. Poor Bates was even dumped at the altar by her fourth fiancé Biff in 1999.
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Malandra Burrows Wiki
- Full Names: Malandra Elizabeth Burrows
- Famous As: Malandra Burrows
- Gender: Female
- Profession: Actress
- Known For: Emmerdale
- Nationality: British
- Race/ Ethnicity: British
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Malandra Birthday
- Age: 54 years (2019)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Date of Birth: 4 November 1965
- Place of Birth: Woolton, Liverpool, Lancashire
- Birthday: 4th November
Malandra Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height: Not Known
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Light Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Malandra Burrows Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Malcolm Burrows
- Mother: Sandra Burrows
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Single
- Spouse: Ian Sharrock (EX)
- Dating: Ian Sharrock (EX)
- Children: None
Malandra Burrows Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
- Salary: £80,000 pa
- Source of Income: Acting
Malandra House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Malandra Burrows Actress—Emmerdale
Three months after graduating drama school, Burrows auditioned for the role of Kathy Bates in the popular ITV soap opera Emmerdale (then known as Emmerdale Farm) and luckily got the part. The role has been her most noticeable to date. She became one of the program’s longest-running casts, remaining in the show from 1985 to 2001 and then returning briefly in 2005.
During her 16-year role, she was abducted by a diamond-thieving lord, hit by a horse-stealing conman, was a target by a double wife butcher who tried to push her over a cliff, caught in the wreckage of a bus hit by a lorry, and got incarcerated for protesting against the local haulage company. Burrows is reportedly one of Emmerdale’s highest-paid casts of the time earning an annual salary of £80,000.
Burrows has appeared in soap opera for almost two decades, she has turned down many roles including one written for her in Willy Russell’s film version of Shirley Valentine, but was axed from the soap as part of ITV’s strategy to revise the tv program. Burrows came back for three episodes for Seth Armstrong’s funeral in 2005.
In 2009, Burrows was requested to return to Emmerdale for Jack Sugden’s funeral episodes in February but was unable due to her work in pantomime during the Christmas of 2008 and January 2009, which hindered her from making a cameo.
Malandra Burrows Songs – Discography
• 1990 – Just This Side of Love (YTV Records)
• 1996 – Summernight Love (DKAM Records)
• 1997 – Carnival in Heaven (Warner Bros)
• 1998 – Don’t Leave Me (Warner Bros)
Malandra Burrows Net Worth
Burrows has an approximate net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a singer and actress. Through her various sources of income, Malandra has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Malandra Burrows Now
Malandra is pursuing her career in the entertainment industry.
Frequently Asked Questions About Malandra Burrows
Who is Malandra Burrows?
Malandra is an accomplished actress who gained wide recognition after appearing as a cast member of Emmerdale as Kathy Bates.
How old is Malandra Burrows?
Burrows is 54 years old as of 2019, she was born on 4th November 1965, Woolton, Liverpool, Lancashire.
How tall is Malandra Burrows?
Malandra has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Malandra Burrows married?
No, over the course of her life, Malandra has been in a relationship with Ian Sharrock but has never been married.
How much is Malandra Burrows worth?
Burrows has an approximate net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million. This includes her assets, money and income.
How much does Burrows make?
Burrows is reportedly one of Emmerdale’s highest-paid actresses of the time earning an annual salary of £80,000.
Where does Burrows live?
Because of security reasons, Burrows has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Burrows dead or alive?
Malandra is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Malandra Burrows Now?
Malandra is pursuing her career in the entertainment industry.
Malandra’d Social Media Contacts
- Website
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Reference:
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- emmerdale.fandom.com
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