Gemma is one of the original season eight Love Island contestants - find out how old she is, where she's from, and what she does for work.

The eighth season of Love Island is officially back on our screens, and the new series is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic of all time.

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The contestants have moved into a swanky new villa, and will spend the summer getting to know each other, coupling up, and competing to win the £50,000 cash prize.

One of the 2022 contestants Gemma Owen, who entered the villa in episode one.

Here's your need-to-know on her.

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Who is Gemma Owen? What's her age and job?

Gemma, 19, is an International Dressage Rider and Business Owner from Chester.

Speaking about her decision to go on Love Island before she entered the villa, she said: "I am open to finding love, I’m wanting to have a really fun summer. I was seeing someone and then that didn’t work out so I thought, 'Why not?'"

Is Gemma related to Michael Owen?

Gemma is the daughter of footballer Michael Owen.

She said that her love of sport rungs in her family, adding: "My dad was a professional football player. I’ve competed for Great Britain in dressage since I was 11-years-old.

Love Island 2022: Meet Gemma

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

"But at the same time, I’m not going to mess up something for someone who is in a proper relationship or get in the way of a couple if they have a genuine connection. I wouldn’t do anything to another girl that I wouldn’t be happy with them doing to me."

Who is Gemma coupled up with?

Gemma is coupled up with Luca Bish, who she got close to during the early episodes of the show.

The couple were briefly tested when new girl Danica stole Luca during a dramatic recoupling, but they have since got back together.

Is Gemma Owen on Instagram?

She is! You can follow her @gemowen_1.

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