Glenda McKay, 1971
Actors · February 2, 1971
Glenda McKay
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Glenda McKay is 55 years old, born February 2, 1971 in United Kingdom · Aquarius.
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About
Glenda McKay played Rachel Hughes on British soap Emmerdale for over a decade, exiting in a shock cliff-death scene. Born in 1971 in the UK, the actress later transitioned to teaching in West Yorkshire. As an Aquarius, she returned to acting in 2025 with a guest role on Coronation Street.
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Biography
Glenda McKay is a British actress born on 2 February 1971. She gained recognition for her role as Rachel Hughes on ITV's Emmerdale, a soap she appeared on from 1988 until 1999, when her character was killed off in a memorable scene—pushed off a cliff by fellow character Graham Clark. Her brother Craig McKay also starred in Emmerdale as her on-screen brother Mark Hughes, making their storyline a family affair on the long-running show. After leaving the soap, McKay pursued a second career as an award-winning teacher in West Yorkshire. In August 2025, she returned to acting with a guest appearance in ITV's Coronation Street, playing social worker Alison Hale. As an Aquarius born in early February, her life-path number is 22, associated with master builders and visionary potential. Actors perform across stage, screen, and television, bringing characters to life through emotional and physical craft.
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Trivia
- Her brother Craig McKay appeared alongside her in Emmerdale as her on-screen sibling.
- Rachel Hughes' death on Emmerdale was a cliff-pushover scene by character Graham Clark, a notably dramatic exit.
- After her soap career, McKay became an award-winning teacher in West Yorkshire.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Glenda McKay?
- Glenda McKay is 55 years old (born February 2, 1971).
- When is Glenda McKay's birthday?
- Glenda McKay was born on February 2, 1971.
- What is Glenda McKay's zodiac sign?
- Glenda McKay is a Aquarius, born February 2, 1971.
- What is Glenda McKay's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Glenda McKay was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Glenda McKay from?
- Glenda McKay is from United Kingdom.
- What does Glenda McKay do?
- Glenda McKay is a actor.
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