Maddie Parker is a fictional character from the British television soap opera Hollyoaks, portrayed by Yasmin Bannerman.

Maddie was one of the original characters created by Phil Redmond, and she was introduced in the show's first episode, which aired on 23 October 1995.

[1] Yasmin Bannerman had appeared in an episode of Crown Prosecutor and a television advert before she auditioned for Hollyoaks.

Bannerman recalled being told to pack a bag for an overnight stay as the casting process continued for 48 hours.

[2] She told Roz Laws of the Birmingham Weekly Mercury: "There were loads of really good-looking people and I was sure I wasn't going to get the part.

"[2] After being cast as Maddie, Bannerman said that everything happened "so quickly", as she began filming less than a week after her final audition.

"[1]In the book, Phil Redmond's Hollyoaks: The Official Companion, author Matthew Evans described Maddie as "young, free and single, and always on the lookout for a man".

[5] In addition to Maddie's wardrobe, Bannerman also made is clear that she did share her character's attitude towards men and relationships.

Things begin to get increasingly out of hand, when Michael kidnapped Maddie and her friend Jude Cunningham (Davinia Taylor), and took them hostage.