Vicky Knight

On the evening of 27 July 2003, eight-year-old Knight, daughter of Kim Knight, After the children had gone to sleep, a fire started in the pub. The cause was arson. Kate Knight, whose two sons aged 4 and 10 died from the fire, was accused of starting the fire after having a dispute with her husband. She was cleared of the charges after a two-week trial at the Old Bailey. Vicky and her female cousin were saved by plumber Ronnie Springer, a regular customer at the pub, who entered the fire to save them. Springer later died from the injuries he received. She tried to conceal her scars as she was badly bullied at school and called a "monster". Knight was abused verbally and physically at school; Knight recalled "I got lighters in my face, fags waved around near me. I got beaten up. I’ve been called Freddy Krueger I don't know how many times". == Career ==

In 2014, Knight appeared in an episode of the British dating television show Too Ugly For Love. She later stated that she was deceived into appearing on the programme as the producers initially told her it would focus on the everyday realities of her life as a burns survivor. Although Knight is gay, she had to pretend to date a straight man for the show. The plot of the film centres around the character Jade, who is trying to recover from an acid attack. Her role in the film was praised by critics. Tara Brady of The Irish Times wrote, "Knight delivers a terrific performance that is as complex as the sometimes maddening, frequently stupid, and always sympathetic character that she plays." Playing the role was emotionally difficult for Knight, who said in an interview "I had quite a few breakdowns on set so all the tears that you see are real". After Knight heard she was nominated for Breakthrough Brits she started to "cry" and "screaming". == Personal life ==

Knight was previously known as Vicky Chaundy. She also revealed she has had suicidal ideation, she said "I was self-harming and self-neglecting. I was a mess, I hit rock bottom. This has given me the opportunity to save my own life. My scars have actually helped me, and something good has come out of something bad". Knight set up a charity, "Scar Quality", in 2013, to help those who have experienced burns improve their self-esteem. Her interest in health care began in 2003, when she was being treated in Broomfield Hospital following the pub fire. In the event she receives no more roles in films, she has said she will continue to work as a healthcare assistant. In an interview with the National Health Service (NHS), Knight revealed that she would like to author a book about herself. == Filmography ==