Sandra Martin (TV personality)
Sandra Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born | [ |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Television | Gogglebox 100 Years Younger in 21 Days |
Sandra Martin is an English television personality, known for appearing on Channel 4 programme Gogglebox between 2013 and 2017.
Life and career
[edit]Martin is from Brixton, London.[1][2] In 1984, she served six months in prison after being convicted of fraud.[3] In 2013, Martin was living off benefits when she was approached in a pub by a Channel 4 production member to become a cast member on the reality programme Gogglebox, and when asked if there was anyone who could appear alongside her, she suggested her friend Sandi Bogle.[4][5] After Bogle left the show after eight series in 2016, Martin was joined alongside her daughter Chanchez for the ninth series.[6][7] Martin announced her departure from the show in July 2017.[8][9]
In March 2018, Martin appeared on the ITV series 100 Years Younger in 21 Days.[10][11] The programme followed celebrities as they underwent various procedures and activities over the course of a week in an attempt to reverse ageing.[12][13] In October 2018, she appeared on a celebrity edition of First Dates.[14][15] Since appearing on television, Martin has continued to rely on benefits, and has had spates of homelessness in recent years.[16][17][18][19]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2017 | Gogglebox | Cast member | [20] |
| 2016 | Up Late with Rylan | Audience member | [21] |
| 2016 | First Dates | Participant | [22] |
| 2017 | This Morning | Guest; 1 episode | [23] |
| 2018 | Loose Women | Guest; 1 episode | [24] |
| 2018 | 100 Years Younger in 21 Days | Participant | [25] |
| 2019 | Judge Rinder | Guest; 1 episode | [26] |
| 2019 | Judge Romesh | Guest; 1 episode | [27] |
| 2020 | Dragony Aunts | Guest; 1 episode | [28] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Who is Gogglebox star Sandra Martin?". Heatworld. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Former Gogglebox star Sandra Martin announces death of sister". Digital Spy. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "'Gogglebox' Star Sandra Martin Reveals 'Regret' Over Six Month Prison Sentence". HuffPost UK. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Gogglebox star accused of fat-shaming Scarlett Moffatt". Digital Spy. 3 July 2017.
- ^ "Gogglebox's Sandra Martin says that stars can't be on other shows". Digital Spy. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Gogglebox confirm Sandra's daughter will replace Sandi". Digital Spy. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Gogglebox star Sandra Martin is now a lingerie model". Digital Spy. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Gogglebox stars: Where are they now?". BBC News. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "'Gogglebox' Will Never Be The Same Again, As Original Star Sandra Martin Quits". HuffPost UK. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Gogglebox's Sandra Martin and EastEnders' June Brown doused themselves with urine on TV". Digital Spy. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ Cumberbatch, Aime Grant (27 February 2018). "Everything you need to know about 100 Years Younger in 21 Days". Evening Standard. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Tuesday's best TV: Shetland; 100 Years Younger in 21 Days | Television | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Gogglebox star Sandra Martin wants to join EastEnders". Digital Spy. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "How to watch First Dates - where it's filmed and how to apply". Radio Times. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ Douglas, by Nicole (25 October 2018). "Sandra Martin age: How old is Gogglebox and First Dates star?". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Gogglebox star Sandra Martin to move into retirement home to escape homelessness". Heart. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Gogglebox's Sandra Martin's job, age and social media accounts revealed". Heart. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ Lillywhite, by Maisie (15 December 2023). "Gogglebox star Sandra says she's living off celebrity handouts". Bristol Live. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Unemployed Gogglebox star admits she doesn't pay back 'celebrity loans' as she lives off her fame". LADbible. 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Gogglebox: Sandra was back... WITHOUT Sandy". Digital Spy. 16 December 2016.
- ^ "'Gogglebox' Fan Favourite Sandra Martin Teases 'Big TV Show' Deal". HuffPost UK. 21 August 2017.
- ^ Yeates, Cydney. "Celebrity First Dates special: Gogglebox Sandra Martin talks sex life". Metro. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Gogglebox's Sandra Martin quits after four years". Digital Spy. 19 July 2017.
- ^ "Ex-Gogglebox star Sandra Martin reveals she's back on benefits: 'All the money went on taxis and takeaways!'". ITVX. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ Jackson, James (18 April 2024). "TV review: 100 Years Younger in 21 Days; Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby". The Times. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ Hill, By Rose (18 March 2019). "Gogglebox star appears on Judge Rinder - but fans are distracted by sobbing man". The Mirror. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Judge Romesh Series 2, Episode 7". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Dragony Aunts Series 2, Episode 5 - Sandra From Gogglebox". British Comedy Guide.