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Our amazing former student Amy Conachan is up for a British soap award! Amy graduated in 2011 from the College and she's now playing Courtney in ‘Hollyoaks’.

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She's listed for Best Actress - you can vote for her at www.britishsoapawards.tv/vote

Our staff have a fond memory of Amy's time at College. Leeon Hey, Paisley Campus Drama Lecturer, is still in touch with her and follows closely her career progression. Leeon says: "We're really behind Amy for this award - she really deserves it!"

Amy recognises that College has helped her gain confidence and start her career:

College was the first place I started to truly believe I could do this as a job. That it was something that was possible. I am so grateful to the people I met and the lecturers I worked with while I was there. I would not be where I am today without their generosity and experience. The training was invaluable and it gave me the tools to keep going once I left.

We were also delighted to see that Amy's success was highlighted on national press.

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Follow in Amy's footsteps: apply now for our Acting and Technical Theatre courses starting in August at www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk/courses/course-directory/courses/acting-technical-theatre