Eva O’Hara is an accomplished British actress, known for her television and theatre work, who also champions health and fitness as a qualified personal trainer and brand ambassador. After gaining significant recognition with her casting as Verity Hutchinson in the British soap opera ‘Hollyoaks’ for its 25th anniversary year in December 2019, Eva O’Hara built a notable career across television and theatre. A graduate with a BA in Acting from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2019, O’Hara honed her craft in numerous productions. At the Bristol Old Vic, she performed in ‘A View from the Bridge’ (2018), ‘How My Light Is Spent’ (2019), ‘Lungs’ (2017), and ‘The Comedy of Errors’ (2018), which also played at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Achieving this goal, O’Hara returned to the stage in 2024, performing as Jordan Baker in ‘The Great Gatsby’ at the Windsor Theatre Royal, under the direction of Roy Marsden. Her film work continued with an appearance in the short film ‘White Knight’ (2024), and she lent her voice to the audiobook ‘The Rat Catcher’ (2025), portraying Mrs Schumacher. These roles demonstrate her versatility across acting mediums and her continued commitment to diverse and impactful projects. Beyond her acting career, Eva O’Hara is a qualified personal trainer, holding a Level 3 certificate, and serves as an ambassador for Future Fit, embodying her commitment to health and wellness.
Identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community, O’Hara actively champions greater representation and equality within the entertainment industry. She has notably participated in initiatives such as the LGBTQ+ Hollyoaks photoshoot for LGBTQ+ History Month, using her platform to advocate for important social causes.