Hollyoaks star ties the knot with long term fiancé in stunning ceremony more than three years after cancer battle

The Irish Sun

12-07-2025

A HOLLYOAKS star has tied the knot with her long-term fiancé in a stunning ceremony.
More than three years
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Hollyoaks star Abi Phillips has married her long term fiancé Gav
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She was best known for playing the role of Liberty Savage on the soap
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The duo hosted a lavish ceremony for their nearest and dearest in the Modena region in Italy
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She joined the cast of the soap in 2010 before departing the show three years later.
Over a decade after filming her last scenes, she made her vows to her long term partner Gav in a lavish ceremony in Italy.
The former actress said 'I do' in front of her closest family and friends at the very same location the pair got engaged at in 2023.
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Gav popped the question during a romantic trip after more than 11 years of
dating
.
They went all out for the celebrations as she splashed out on multiple venues, which included a castle.
To make the day extra special, activities featured speedboats and the day was topped off with a huge firework display.
She took to Instagram as she shared a series of snaps of her incredible day across multiple posts to her 14,000 followers.
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The happy couple posed in front of a picturesque backdrop as they posed on the balcony of the Villa Cavazza in Modena.
They beamed from ear to ear as she flaunted her stunning white lace off-the-shoulder dress.
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Meanwhile, the groom opted for a traditional black three-piece suit and bow tie.
The post featured a number of photos of Abi and Gav looking every inch the newlyweds as they posed in front of a picturesque backdrop.
In the caption, Abi wrote: "Literally having to pinch myself these last couple of days because I can't quite believe that I was lucky enough to marry the love of my life surrounded by all of the most important people in our lives in our dream venues… @gavgilly we bloody it!!!
"Our wedding day was the best type of rollercoaster and we wouldn't have it any other way.
From Hollyoaks to Hollywood
James Corden
played a caretaker in the early days of the soap.
The former
Since his short-lived time on the show he has gone on to bigger things including smash hit comedy
Rachel Shenton
joined the soap as aspiring glamour model Mitzeee Minniver in 2010.
Over two years her character was sent to prison, got pregnant and had a number of romantic affairs.
Since leaving Hollyoaks she has won an
Rachel has also starred in White Gold and All Creatures Great and Small
Emmett J. Scanlan
played gangster turned anti-hero Brendan Brady.
Emmett played the love interest of Steve Hayes, with their romance delighting fans until it turned violent.
Since his departure Emmett has appeared in
Emma Rigby
joined Hollyoaks when she was 15 as Hannah Ahsworth.
Hannah's eating disorder storyline was the first of it's kind on TV while other plots included being caught in a fire, gangland drug dealing and running away.
Since leaving the soap in 2010
Nico Mirallegro
got his big break with Hollyoaks starring as emo Barry 'Newt' Newton.
He left the soap in 2010 and went on to star in My Mad Fat Diary, Our Girl, Rillington Place, The Ark and Common, Penance, as well as the Mike Leigh movie Peterloo and was nominated for a Bafta for his role in period drama The Village.
Ricky Whittle
used Hollyoaks as a stepping stone to break America.
He played one of the soap's resident hunks, Calvin Valentine, from 2006 to 2011 - when he was killed off at his wedding.
He also appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2009.
Warren Brown
joined Hollyoaks in 2005 for a year as evil Andy Holt.
His stint on the show consisted of date rape storylines and a crime spree, before eventually being killed off.
After leaving Hollyoaks, Warren became a big hitter in TV playing DS Justin Ripley in Luther, as well as major roles in a number of dramas including Liar,
Wallis Day
played Holly Cunningham in the soap for years before leaving.
In 2021
"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who made the effort to come all the way to Italy to celebrate with us. We love you so much.'
She then ended the post with a message of gratitude to all the team who helped to make her perfect day happen.
Abi added: "Also another HUGE thank you to all of our incredible suppliers who honestly now feel like family to us who made our day truly unforgettable."
Many of her fans and former colleagues flooded the comments section with well wishes for the pair.
Our wedding day was the best type of rollercoaster and we would have it any other way.
Abi Phillips
Instagram
Her former Hollyoaks co-star Anna Passey wrote: "Congratulations."
This was as soap star turned Doctor Who personality Mandip Gill commented: "Congratulations to you both."
Another follower gushed: "Congratulations looks like a stunning day and you look amazing."
Her lavish ceremony comes three years after The Sun Online revealed how
The actress revealed her shock at being diagnosed with the disease and vowed to fight it.
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Gav popped the question in Italy back in 2023 after 11 years together
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It seemed fitting they officially tied the knot in the country they got engaged in
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The Sun previously revealed that she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer
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The duo hosted their reception at two different venues in Europe
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Abi left Hollyoaks after three years on-screen
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