Amanda Holden. Actress: Wildes Herz Afrika. Amanda Holden was born on 16 February 1971 in Bishop's Waltham, Hampshire, England, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Wildes Herz Afrika (2006), Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) and Jonathan Creek (1997). She has been married to Chris Hughes since 10 December 2008. They have three children. She was previously married to Les Dennis.