Gemma Bissix's perfect weekend

Actress

is well-known as a bad girl of the soap world having played a femme fatale in both Hollyoaks and EastEnders. She is starring in Busybody at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre. She tells us about her perfect weekend.

It's Friday afternoon. What's on your mind?

Where are we going? And – more importantly – what am I going to wear?

Who normally has the pleasure of your company at the weekend?

It's always my best friends at the weekend. I love spending time with my brother and cousin too – they definitely come under the classification of friends as well.

How do you prepare for a big night out?

First stop is my friend Erin's house armed with a bottle of wine. Then we cook a lovely dinner (to line the stomach) followed by an hour or so of getting dolled up while listening to some party tunes to get us in the mood!

What's your favourite party outfit?

My favourite outfit at the moment is my tight GStar trousers which I team up with a sparkly blue D&G top.

You've just arrived at the bar. What's your first drink?

It has to be a vodka and tonic

What is your favourite nightspot and why?

Red Bar and Restaurant in Weybridge, Surrey. My Dad and uncle own it, so my friends and I are always in there making the most of the family discount on food and drink! Not that I'm biased but it's a great night, they've always got great DJ's – I highly recommend it.

What tune always gets you on the dance floor?

Michael Jackson's Billy Jean – gets me up everytime!

It's a sunny Saturday. What are you up to?

I like nothing better than going round to my cousin's house, having a barbecue and just completely chilling out in the sun.

What's your most memorable weekend ever and why?

It was my birthday on Monday so last weekend was my birthday weekend. A group of us went out in London to a drum 'n' bass club then the next day we drove up to Burnley for soccer six. There was a charity dinner on the Saturday evening and I scored in the match on Sunday, whoop whoop!

What's the recipe for a perfect night in?

Guilty pleasures – X Factor and a take-away!

Favourite DVD? And what would you eat while watching it?

Currently The Hangover starring the lovely Bradley Cooper, mixed with sweet and salted popcorn. My favourite film of all time is The Shawshank Redemption.

Where and how do you like to relax?

On the sofa catching up on everything I've recorded that week – especially Desperate Housewives.

Sunday breakfast – cooked or continental?

Definitely cooked

Sunday lunch – home-cooked or down the pub?

Home cooked roast every Sunday at my mum's – you cannot beat my mum's roast dinner.

You've got a whole weekend off and a wad of money in your back pocket – which country or city would you head to?

Ibiza! I love going to the Twice As Nice events they hold there and my friend performs for them. I've never been to New York though and if I had loads of cash, I'd go there for the shopping!

* Gemma Bissix is starring in Busybody at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre until Saturday July 2. For tickets, call 01902 429212.