Carmel McQueen

Carmel McQueen
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed byGemma Merna
Duration2006–2014
First appearance22 August 2006
Last appearance12 November 2014
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byBryan Kirkwood
Spin-off
appearances		Hollyoaks Later (2009–2010)
Hollyoaks: King of Hearts (2010)
Hollyoaks Favourites (2020)
In-universe information
Other namesCarmel Valentine
OccupationBeautician
PCSO
Nun
Gym instructor
Hairdresser
FamilyMcQueen
FatherRicky Bowen
MotherMyra McQueen
SistersMichaela McQueen
Half-brothersNiall Rafferty
John Paul McQueen
Richard Bowen
Half-sistersJacqui McQueen
Mercedes McQueen
Tina Reilly
Carmina McQueen
HusbandCalvin Valentine (2008–2010)
GrandmothersNana McQueen
UnclesLouis McQueen
AuntsKathleen McQueen
Reenie McQueen
NephewsMax McQueen
Bobby Costello
Matthew McQueen
NiecesPhoebe McQueen (adoptive)
First cousinsTheresa McQueen
Jennifique McQueen
Porsche McQueen
Celine McQueen
Cleo McQueen
Other relativesBart McQueen
Kathleen-Angel McQueen
Goldie McQueen
Breda McQueen
Prince McQueen
Hunter McQueen

Carmel Valentine (also McQueen) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Gemma Merna. She debuted on-screen during episodes airing on 22 August 2006 and was introduced by series producer Bryan Kirkwood as part of the McQueen family. Carmel has proved popular with fans with her comedic personality and has become notable for her "dumb blonde" appearance. Carmel was killed-off as she saved her cousin, Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter) from Sonny Valentine (Aaron Fontaine) during the "End of the Line" storyline. Her most prominent storylines include her marriage and divorce from Sonny's brother Calvin Valentine (Ricky Whittle), her facial disfigurement after a tanning machine explodes in her face, remarrying Calvin which ends in tragedy after he was shot dead by Theresa, her relationship with Jim McGinn (Dan Tetsell), her feud with Theresa and infatuation with Theresa and Calvin's daughter Kathleen-Angel McQueen, beginning a relationship with Sonny and being killed in an explosion following a train crash at her cousin Porsche McQueen's (Twinnie Lee Moore) wedding reception.