After a heartbreaking divorce four years ago, Heartbeat star Tricia Penrose, 56, has found her happily ever after! The actress walked down the aisle for the second time in a dreamy ceremony at Briars Hall Country Club in Lancashire, marrying her true love, Chris Hargreaves.
The stunning bride, known for her role as Gina Bellamy in the iconic ITV drama, looked breathtaking in a delicate white lace gown with a Bardot neckline and full princess skirt. Her new husband, Chris, couldn’t have looked more dashing in a light green suit, complementing her elegance perfectly.
The couple, who went Instagram official in 2021 following Tricia’s divorce from ex-husband Mark Simpkin, are all smiles as they begin their new chapter together. Chris proposed last summer during a sun-soaked holiday in Tenerife, making their relationship even stronger.
Tricia took to social media to share the big news, posting, “Married the love of my life yesterday.” The response was overwhelming, with friends and fans sending their warmest congratulations. One fan cheekily asked, “Did you say yes in a heartbeat?” while others shared their love for the couple, sending heartfelt wishes for their many happy years ahead.
Heartbeat star Tricia Penrose appeared to take a swipe at her ex-husband Mark Simpkin when walking down the aisle for a second time in a lavish ceremony on Saturday.
The wedding is the culmination of Tricia’s journey following her 18-year marriage to Mark, with whom she shares two sons, Jake, 22, and Freddy, 17. The couple called it quits in 2021 after realizing they had drifted apart. Mark and Tricia’s love story began in 2001 when they met at the National Television Awards and eventually married in a fairytale ceremony at Adlington Hall in Cheshire in 2003. Though their relationship ended, Tricia and Mark remain committed to co-parenting their children.
Tricia and ex Mark, with whom she shares sons Jake, 22, and Freddy, 17, split after 18-years of marriage in 2021 (pictured 2008)
The newlyweds went Instagram offical back in 2021, shortly after her divorce from ex-husband Mark was revealed.
Tricia rose to fame as the beloved Gina Bellamy on Heartbeat and later appeared on shows like Brookside, Coronation Street, and Emmerdale. She also had stints on Celebrity Big Brother and Comic Relief Does Fame Academy. These days, the actress has transitioned to radio, hosting shows on Radio Wirral.
Fans of the actress will always remember her portrayal of Gina, the lovable barmaid-turned-landlady at the Aidensfield Arms, where she married local cop PC Phil Bellamy, played by Mark Jordan. The couple’s on-screen romance captured hearts, and the arrival of their son, Philip, was the perfect ending to the show’s 17th season.
Now, as Tricia celebrates her second marriage, her fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in her love story. The actress, once a TV pin-up, proves that love truly does find a way — and this time, it’s a Heartbeat happily ever after.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
