High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Amy Wyatt is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Chelsea Halfpenny. She debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 8 October 2010. Since her inception Amy has been central to main storylines and has been played as the serial`s rebellious teenager. Halfpenny has said she enjoys playing the character`s mischievous side. Amy`s unstable upbringing in children`s homes and foster care has impacted on her persona. She is a troubled character and protects herself by creating a hard exterior around herself. Amy`s biggest fear is embarrassment and she aspires to lead a normal family life with her foster parents Val and Eric Pollard. As her storylines have developed she has grown close to the pair, yet rebelled at various stages in her duration. Charlie Hardwick and Chris Chittell who play Val and Eric have expressed their delight with the positive impact Amy has had on their on-screen family. She has a kooky style and wears heavy make-up.