I’M A Celebrity star GK Barry has made her acting debut in a huge new Netflix thriller.
GK, 25, survived 20 days in the ITV show’s latest series – which ended last month.
The social media influencer – real name Grace Keeling – has now ventured into the acting world.
She plays “Vanessa” in Netflix thriller Missing You, which was released on New Year’s Day.
Based on Harlan Coben’s novel, the show stars Rosalind Eleazar as Detective Kat Donovan.
A synopsis reads: “Eleven years ago Detective Kat Donovan’s fiancé Josh – the love of her life – disappeared and she’s never heard from him since.
“Now, swiping profiles on a dating app, she suddenly sees his face and her world explodes all over again.
“Josh’s reappearance will force her to dive back into the mystery surrounding her father’s murder and uncover long-buried secrets from her past.”
Missing You’s other stars include Richard Armitage, Lenny Henry, Marc Warren and Lisa Faulkner.
Speaking to press ahead of the show’s debut, Fool Me Once actor Richard revealed his approach to playing Sergeant Ellis Stagger.
He said: “You sort of just play it for the moment and you trust the creative team above you to you know, you don’t question.
“You just play the suspense for the twist and the thrills.
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In addition to GK, fellow I’m A Celeb alums Jessica Plummer and Matt Willis are also among the cast.
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The pair reached the final five alongside Coleen Rooney, Danny Jones and Oti Mabuse.
However, both of them fell short of being crowned the winner.
GK placed fifth and Richard finished third among the 12 campmates.
McFly star Danny ultimately went on to become King of the Jungle.
Missing You is available to stream on Netflix.
