Emmerdale's first trans star Ash Palmisciano 'My girlfriend is such a support'
Ash Palmisciano’s character Matty Barton is going through one of the toughest times in his life after being held in remand after accidentally stabbing Samson Dingle in Emmerdale.
With Samson, and his evil mate Josh, spinning lies about Matty - he’s found himself under arrest and in terrible danger.The storyline is so gritty that Ash has found himself watching it at home with his girlfriend, Shea Rowan, who he names as his biggest support. “I hate watching myself on TV, I can’t stand it,” admits Ash during an exclusive interview with OK!. “But we started watching the scenes where Matty goes to prison.
She’s really proud, and I’m very lucky to have her. She’s very level-headed and chilled-out.” Read More Related Articles M&S' new form flattering £29 linen trousers are 'great to travel in' and pair perfectly with trainers “Shea was a bit annoyed that I got married in the show,” laughs Ash. “She helps me learn my lines and really helps me with the wedding stuff.
We’re good mates with Natalie [Ann Jamieson] and her partner too - we live quite close to each other so we all hang out together.” After panicking about being convicted, Matty attempted to flee the village but was quickly found and put under arrest.
