Love Island Gemma Owen: Her Age, Job And Famous Dad Michael Owen

30 May 2022, 12:26 | Updated: 28 June 2022, 16:23

By Capital FM

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Football legend Michael Owen’s daughter Gemma Owen has been making a name for herself as a Love Island 2022 contestant - here’s her age, job and more.

Love Island 2022’s line-up includes paramedic Paige Thorne, a dancer and model Tasha Ghouri and Michael Owen's daughter Gemma Owen.

At just 19 years old, the contestant has been making waves both in and outside the villa thanks to her young age and romances - especially her growing feeling towards Luca Bish.

And as things heat up, with Casa Amor and the final fast approaching, we take a closer look at Gemma and the vital information we should know about her.

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Here's everything you need to know about Gemma:

Love Island 2022: Meet Gemma

Who is Love Island’s Gemma Owen? What is her job?

Gemma is 19 years old and is an international dressage rider and business owner from Chester.

Much like her football star dad, Gemma has always been into sports, telling ITV: “I’ve competed for Great Britain in dressage since I was 11-years-old.

"I’ve travelled all across Europe competing in big arenas in big competitions. I would say I’m very competitive,” before adding, ”[When it comes to relationships] I will always go for what I want.”

The young Islander also has her very own clothing business in the form of a bikini line called OG Beachwear, which advertises as ‘luxury quality swimwear, ethically made to last’ in its Instagram bio.

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Who is Love Island star Gemma Owen’s dad Michael Owen?

Gemma Owen’s dad is football icon and former Liverpool FC player Michael Owen.

He also played for England and won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in 2001.

Gemma comes from a big family including her mum and three siblings.

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What is Love Island Gemma Owen’s Instagram?

You can follow Gemma Owen on Instagram @gemowen_1 where she already has a whopping follower count of 42.9K followers, which is sure to soar once she steps into the villa.

Gemma also has Instagram accounts for her dressage riding @gemowendressage_ as well as a page for her beachwear line @ogbeachwear.

Love Island begins on June 6 on ITV2.

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