And since returning from her wedding, Gemma has been involved in a huge storyline on the Channel 4 soap, after a tanning machine exploded in her character Carmel's face.
Referring to filming the scenes, which saw Carmel try to commit suicide after learning she would be permanently scarred from the accident, Gemma said: 'It really upset me at work, to be honest. Because I've always been this bubbly character that's always had make-up on every day and looked glamorous.
Taking a dip: The holiday was yet another break for Gemma and her new husband Ian Minton, who wed at the end of May
Gemma looked more than proud of her toned curves as she enjoyed a dip in the sea, frolicking with her new spouse in the water.
The Hollyoaks actress, who plays Carmel McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, looked summery in her frilly yellow two-piece, which featured star detailing on the straps.
Gemma and Ian tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony in Merseyside on May 27th, with the actress' castmates including Jennifer Metcalfe, Leah Hackett, Jorgie Porter and Nicole Barber Lane all in attendance.
She's still very much in the honeymoon period after getting married at the end of ay.
So what better way for Gemma Merna to celebrate her newlywed status than to jet away on another holiday with her new husband.
The 27-year-old actress showed off her stunning figure in a tiny yellow bikini as she enjoyed a minibreak with husband Ian Minton in Mallorca last weekend.
As Carmel Valentine in Hollyoaks, Gemma Merna is used to playing a perma-tanned beautician.
But when it comes to real-life, the 27-year-old actress prefers to protect her skin.
On her current honeymoon in Las Vegas with new husband Ian Minton, Merna has been lathering on lots of sun lotion.
