Her other works in film include the The Physician with Ben Kingsley, based on the novel of the same name, and the 2014 crime-comedy Plastic. She starred opposite Jonas Armstrong in the 2012 drama series Prisoners' Wives as expectant mother Gemma whose husband is arrested for murder.
She went on to land a lead role in 2011 British horror flick Demons Never Die, produced by The Wire's Idris Elba, as well as parts in Channel 4 comedy Fresh Meat and the 2012 BBC Three series Pramface. The latter brought her numerous accolades, including Best Actress at the British Soap Awards 2008, but two years later, Emma decided to move onto more diverse ventures. Debuting on the British Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, she continued acting in the same genre on Hollyoaks as troubled teenager Hannah Ashworth. While attending the Catholic affiliated De La Salle School, she landed her first television roles.
Her parents are Carole and Steven Rigby, and she has one sister named Charlotte. Emma Catherine Rigby was born on Septemin St Helens, Merseyside in England.
