Biography
Karen Hassan was born in July 1981 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is one of five sisters. In an interview with a Belfast newspaper in March 2011, Karen admitted that she was very quiet whilst growing up but always enjoyed acting which inspired her to study drama at Queens University in Belfast before becoming a professional actress. She appeared in many films and TV shows, mainly in minor roles before landing the role of Lynsey Nolan in series one of Hollyoaks Later in 2008. In June 2010 it was announced that Karen had been cast in Hollyoaks, again playing the character of Lynsey, the only difference being she was now going to be a regular character. Her first episode aired on 11th August 2010.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Wait for Me
Character: Alison
MOVIE • 2023

Suspicion
Character: Nicola
TV • 2022

FBI: International
Character: Lauren Walsh
TV • 2021

Doing Money
Character: DC Rachel
MOVIE • 2019

Cellar Door
Character: Aidie
MOVIE • 2019

Sasha of the Sea
Character: Abby
MOVIE • 2018

Soft Border Patrol
Character: Lisa McCoy
TV • 2018

Once Upon a Winter's Date
Character: Amy
MOVIE • 2017

High-Rise
Character: Young Woman
MOVIE • 2015

A Patch of Fog
Character: Police Woman
MOVIE • 2015

The Fall
Character: Annie Brawley
TV • 2013

Vikings
Character: Therese
TV • 2013
Scapegoat
Character: Patricia Curran
MOVIE • 2009

Fifty Dead Men Walking
Character: Mother
MOVIE • 2008

Miss Conception
Character: Young Nun
MOVIE • 2008

Hunger
Character: Gerry's Girlfriend
MOVIE • 2008