Ciara Zelmerlöw (née Janson) is an English actress who played Nicole Owen from August 2004 to September 2006, with brief returns in December 2006, July 2007, May 2019 and July 2019. She also portrayed the role in Hollyoaks: No Going Back and Hollyoaks: Back from the Dead.
Zelmerlöw's other acting roles include 64 Zoo Lane, Holby City, Doctors, Famous 5 and the Doctor Who talking book series. She started her career as a voice over artist and inspired acting agents Hobson's International to start a children's division within their company.
Zelmerlöw's mother, Debbie Arnold, has also appeared in the show in multiple roles.