Crissy came on holiday to Benidorm over 16 years ago and fell in love with it. Valentines is actually where it all first started for her in Benidorm, when on a night out she offered to do a cabaret slot for them so they could see her show, she was offered 3 nights a week and every night was standing room only after that the rest as they say is history. Since then for Crissy Rock, Benidorm has become home from home with regular appearances for several months each year.
2023 - Crissy is in Benidorm throughout the year but will be back in the UK on and off to fulfil other work commitments.
Crissy in - The All New Monty - Ladies Night
Crissy´s love of Benidorm continued and many will know her for the Benidorm TV series where she played Janey York, the manageress of the Solana Hotel for 4 seasons, she also stared in Episode 6 of Series 5 for a cameo role, and then again for two episodes of Series 7 in 2015.
Crissy as Janey in the Benidorm Series
General information
Crissy was born in Liverpool as Christine Murray on 23rd September 1958, here parents were Edward and Margaret. Crissy has two children Tracy and Hayley.
Crissy´s career as a comedienne started in the late 1980s. She appeared nationwide TV on Bob Monkhouse´s show Opportunity Knocks, where she was given the highest marks for any comedy act on the series.
In 1991, following a period of ill health, Crissy returned to the stage, taking bookings on the club and cabaret circuit. Within months, she was voted runner up in the "Club Comedian of the Year" competition in the Merseyside region.
By 1993, her career had started to take off. She performed her act in clubs in Blackpool, Newcastle, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, South Wales, and London. By 1994, Crissy was top bill at the Central Pier and the famous Blackpool Tower.
Not only is Crissy a talented Comedienne, but she is also an award winning author, her autobiography This Heart Within Me Burns in 2011, was a best-seller in Britain. The sales for the hardback edition hit 35,000, and it was subsequently released in paperback. This Heart Within Me Burns was described as 'an inspirational piece of literature', and tells of the ups and downs of Crissy´s troubled life including childhood abuse, violent relationships, bankruptcy and homelessness.. in 2012 this was revised and updated to include here time on I´m a Celebrity Get me out of here and is entitled - This Heart Within Me Burns - From Bedlam to Benidorm (ghost written by Author Ken Scott).
Encouraged by this success, Crissy teamed up with Ken Scott again to pen the first of a series of novels centring on fictional journalist Samantha Kerr. The first book, Revenge Is Sweeter Than Flowing Honey was published in February 2014.
Crissy is also well know as an Actress, her debut performance was as Maggie Conlan in the award-winning 1994 film Ladybird Ladybird. Crissy has performed in a long long list of well know TV shows and films, including - Ladybird, Ladybird, Peak Practice, Springhill, Dalziel and Pascoe, Brazen Hussies, Born to Run, Butterfly Collectors, Dockers, Brookside, Nice Guy Eddie, Trian and Retribution, Benidorm, The Commander, A boy called Dad, I´m a Celebrity, get me out of Here, Celebrity Come Dine with Me, The Chase, Cotton Wool and most recently The All New Monty - Ladies Night. (photo above). Crissy is also a regular on Loose Women, to name just a few.
Crissy still continues to do panto and various stage performances back in the UK.
Crissy is now happily married to Julian Buck. The wedding took place at Plaza Theatre in Stockport, July 2018.
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Wesley Phillips - RIP 9th May 2020
Wesley Phillips was a musician for Michael Jackson and was with him on Triumph tours among others, he was a well known and respected musician/entertainer here in Benidorm.
Joe Longthorne - RIP 3 August 2019
As well as a glittering career on Television, Joe was a regular visitor to Benidorm. Especially Benidorm Palace since it was the larger venues that were needed to accommodate the adoring fan base he accumulated during his career. Joe was a sensational impressionist and was known for his renditions of songs in the style of Dame Shirley Bassey. His other impersonations included Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Tom Jones. Joe continued to work until just days before his death in spite of his battle with chronic lymphatic lymphoma
Andy Sandor - July 2019
Founding member (with his son Tom) of the Blues Brothers Experience, who retired in 2013 after accumulating numerous friends and fans throughout Benidorm. Died July 2019. Will be sadly missed.
Benidorm Legends
Angie Greer - 29th June 2019
Angie Greer, one of Benidorm´s most well respected, long standing entertainers sadly passed away on June 29th 2019 at the age of 62. Angie was known locally as Benidorm´s beautiful big mamma.
Lee Bench - October 2018
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Lee performed throughout Benidorm under the stage name of Scott Bench Taylor. Perhaps the most popular entertainer throughout his peer group. A fabulous Singer and Entertainer, who not only brought a spark to the stage, but added something to those he worked with his friendship and humor back stage. He will never be forgotten by his fellow entertainers.
Pete Oliver - 26/01/2015
Pete´s career spanned the decades from the late 60's with Sweet Chariot, moving on to many TV appearances and as a regular headliner at all the Blackpool top venues. Spent the later part of his career in Benidorm where his Blackpool fans where happy to follow to listen to one of Benidorm´s finest voices.
Guillermo - R.I.P Guillermo Alvarez 25/08/2015
Not an entertainer (as such) but still one of the most familiar sights around Benidorm. His promotions of venues such as Aqualandia were a delight to tourist. Especially the kids and those of us who never grew up.
Cheroot - 2013
Henderson "Hendy" Gibson - comedian and singer, probably better known by all as Cheroot.
Having had a previously successful career throughout Europe which including working with name like Billy Ocean and having many European hits including a number one in Germany, it was in Benidorm that the British finally became aware of one of Scotland finest talents.
Davy Royal - R.I.P Davey Royal, January 2013
One of Benidorm´s longest running Comedians and a fabulous impressionist. His outrageous appearance had his audiences laughing before he said anything. A comic genius.
Johnny Morgan - 05/2012
Johnny thrilled audiences for many years in Benidorm with his portrayal of Elwood Blues as part of the Benidorm Blues Brothers.
Mike Curtis - October 21st 2012
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Mike’s was one of Benidorm most popular comedians. Mike had a career spanning 28 years in Benidorm and made Zodiacs the first point of entertainment time and time again for his fans. But you needed to keep an eye on your drink. Mike sadly died of cancer at the age of 67.
The Mad Maori - 15th February 1934 - R.I.P January 4th 2011
The Mad Maori Mr Junior Tuatara/Mr Junior Jonsen/Jimmy, was a much loved "Alternative" cabaret artist here in Benidorm and gave hours of joy and laughter to many. Mr Tuatara was a former member of the Maori High Quins in the 60´s
Burnette - R.I.P Howard Burnett 03/11/2005
He was a popular (and somewhat crazy!) figure on the Benidorm cabaret scene for many years, with his own brand of magic (fire!) and humour....Mention his name to any holidaymakers who saw his show in the late 90s, early 2000s and they will tell you of fire, rabbits and red paint.
Karl Denver (16 December 1931 – 21 December 1998)
A Scottish singer, who, with his trio had a series of UK hit singles in the early 1960s. Most famous of these was a 1961 version of "Wimoweh", which showed off Denver's falsetto yodelling register. He reached the Top 20 with his first five yodel-based singles.
Karl regularly entertained in Steptoes here in Benidorm.
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