Remember Balamory’s Penny Pocket? Actress Kim Tserkezie looks incredible after bagging prestigious award

BALAMORY actress Kim Tserkezie looks unrecognisable from her role as she bagged a prestigious award.

The former CBeebies star, who played the role of Penny Pocket on the children’s TV show looks completely different now.

The 49-year-old Geordie star ran Balamory’s local shop and cafe together with Suzie Sweet, who was played by Mary Riggans.

Sadly Mary passed away in 2013 after suffering a stroke the year before.

Kim recently shared her shock and delight at making the top 10 in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100.

It honours people who are pioneering while also celebrates success, inclusion and advocacy.

Tserkezie ranked seventh in the list.

Taking to Twitter, she said: “Shocked and thrilled. Made Top 10 in Powerlist 100 and also winner of the media and publishing category!

“Thank you so much @ShawTrust and all who nominated me.”

Balamory first hit screens 20 years ago and ran for four series until its axe in 2005.

Since the show came to an end, Kim has held a number of roles including writing, acting and presenting.

Her role in Obsession earned the star a Royal Television Society Award in 2020 for best drama performance.

Meanwhile, Julie Wilson Nimmo, who played the role of beloved school teacher Miss Hoolie in Balamory, looks worlds away from her character.

Julie will front a brand new children’s TV series with her partner Greg Hemphill.

The pair will play the role of on screen couple of Mr and Mrs Sawdust.

And the 50-year-old actress has debuted a new look as she revealed her red long hair.