Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker's life away from Manpreet Sharma: Age, height and children revealed

2 May 2024, 15:42

How old is Rebecca Sarker, how tall is she, who are her children and was she in Coronation Street? Here's everything you need to know about the actress who plays Manpreet Sharma in Emmerdale.

Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker, 49, has been involved in various storylines since she joined the soap as Manpreet Sharma in 2018.

Arriving in the Dales as the new General Practitioner at Abbott Lane Surgery, Manpreet hasn't had the smoothest of times in Emmerdale. From discovering her sister Meena Jutla was a serial killer, to dealing with her rocky marriage to Rishi Sharma, viewers have been gripped by Rebecca Sarker's performance.

While Rebecca is no stranger to acting, after previously starring in Coronation Street, Doctors and EastEnders, many fans have been wondering what Rebecca's family life looks like away from her showbiz job.

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How old is Rebecca Sarker, who are her children and who does she play in Emmerdale? Here is everything you need to know.

How old is Rebecca Sarker?

Rebecca Sarker is 49-years-old. She was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire in 1975.

Prior to entering soapland, Rebecca completed a degree in Modern Languages at Leeds University before later training at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London.

How tall is Rebecca Sarker?

Rebecca Sarker is reportedly 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), according to Celebrity Heights.

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Who are Rebecca Sarker's children?

Rebecca Sarker has two sons. While she tends to keep her personal life private, she has opened up about her children in the past.

Speaking to OK! in 2022 Rebecca revealed: "I need to set the record straight. I have two sons!

"My youngest is 10 and loves the fact that his older brother, now 15, is never mentioned and my eldest always wants me to remind everyone that I've got two boys. I say, 'Yes, darling. I will big you up at every opportunity.'

He’s a black belt in karate, plays the guitar, and is very handsome."

Who plays Manpreet in Emmerdale?

Rebecca Sarker plays Manpreet in Emmerdale.

Since joining the Dales in 2018, Manpreet has certainly made her mark. From storylines involving her murderous sister Meena to her tumultuous relationship with her late husband Rishi.

Was Rebecca Sarker in Coronation Street?

Rebecca Sarker played Nita Desai in Coronation Street from 1999-2000.

Whilst on the cobbles, Nita worked at the Corner Shop before moving to Inverness to manage her own store a year later.

What else has Rebecca Sarker been in?

Rebecca Sarker has also starred in shows such as Doctors, Holby City, The Golden Hour and EastEnders where she played Dr Newton in two episodes.

The star’s other credits include ITV miniseries The Golden Hour, where she played Nina Osbourne in 2005, as well as feature film John Carter and Twenty Twelve.

Rebecca most recently took part in sports challenge show The Games, hosted by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff.

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