Karen Hassan (born 31 July 1981) is a Northern Irish actress from Belfast.

[2] Her other work includes the series Hollyoaks Later, The Fall, and Vikings, as well as the film Hunger.

Hassan's most recent role features her playing the leading lady, Alison, in the 2023 British independent film Wait For Me.

In June 2010, it was announced that three new characters; Brendan Brady (Emmett J. Scanlan), Bart McQueen (Jonny Clarke) and Lynsey were to join Hollyoaks in August.

Karen also played DC Jo Lipton in the Northern Irish TV series Hope Street in 2023.