Eva O’Hara

Eva O’Hara is a British actress who has built a notable career across television and theatre since 2016. She pursued her acting education at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where she developed her skills through various productions at the Bristol Old Vic, including ‘A View from the Bridge’ (2018), ‘How My Light Is Spent’ (2019), ‘Lungs’ (2017), and ‘The Comedy of Errors’ (2018). Her early career also included roles in short films such as ‘Digging’ (2017) and ‘Your Move’ (2019). O’Hara’s dedication to her craft was further demonstrated through her performances in other stage productions like ‘The Mysteries’ (2016) at the Playbox Theatre and ‘Where We Come From’ (2019) at the Actors Centre, which she also co-directed. Her commitment to performing arts was highlighted when she portrayed Mrs Robin in the musical ‘Mr. Maglump’ (2019) at the Bristol Old Vic, a performance attended by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

In December 2019, O’Hara gained significant recognition with her casting as Verity Hutchinson in the British soap opera ‘Hollyoaks’ for its 25th anniversary year. Her character, introduced in January 2020 through a ‘Hollyoaks Later’ episode, was described as “ruthless and cunning.” During her tenure until December 2022, O’Hara tackled various prominent storylines, including managing her own law firm, participating in a love triangle, and addressing challenging social topics such as radical misogyny. She played a key role in a special International Women’s Day episode in March 2022. Following her departure from ‘Hollyoaks,’ where her character was killed off, O’Hara expressed her desire to return to theatre, a goal she achieved in 2024 by performing as Jordan Baker in ‘The Great Gatsby’ at the Windsor Theatre Royal, directed by Roy Marsden. Her film work continued with ‘White Knight’ (2024), and she lent her voice to the audiobook ‘The Rat Catcher’ (2025).

Beyond acting, Eva O’Hara maintains a strong interest in health and fitness. She acquired a Level 3 certificate in Personal Training and serves as an ambassador for Future Fit, reflecting her commitment to a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Her personal interests include kickboxing, swimming, yoga, climbing, singing, and playing musical instruments. O’Hara identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community and has participated in initiatives like the LGBTQ+ Hollyoaks photoshoot for LGBTQ+ History Month, advocating for greater representation and equality within the industry.