Alison Rosalind Bracknell ( born 12 July 1964 ) , known professionally as Leah Bracknell , is a British actress , known for her role as Zoe Tate in the ITV soap opera '' Emmerdale '' ( 1989 — 2005 ) , for which she was nominated for the 2002 National Television Award for Most Popular Actress and won the 2006 British Soap Award for Best Exit . She is also a qualified teacher with the British School of Yoga and designs and produces her own line of jewellery
2002 National Television Award
8th National Television Awards
Leah Bracknell