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Emmerdale Star Ned Porteous: Real Life vs. Soap Drama
27 Jul
Summary
- Ned Porteous, 32, plays Emmerdale's Joe Tate, born Edward Graham Porteous.
- He previously starred as Mark Fowler Jr. on BBC's EastEnders.
- Porteous has had past relationships with actresses Lucy Heath and Sophia Lo.
Actor Ned Porteous, born Edward Graham Porteous on July 7, 1994, currently portrays the character Joe Tate in the ITV soap Emmerdale. His tenure on the show, which began in 2017, has been marked by numerous dramatic storylines. Away from the cameras, Porteous's life is considerably less turbulent than his character's.
Before joining Emmerdale, Porteous gained experience in the performing arts, studying at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from Guildford School of Acting in 2015. He made his acting debut in a 2015 episode of BBC's Holby City.
In 2016, Porteous took on the role of Mark Fowler Jr. in the BBC soap EastEnders. His character's storyline involved seeking out his father, Grant Mitchell, but his stay in the show was brief. Porteous has also navigated public relationships with fellow actresses, including Lucy Heath and Sophia Lo, though these appear to have concluded by 2022 and 2024 respectively.
