A competitive dressage rider
Long before her television fame, Gemma Owen competed internationally in dressage for Great Britain, sharing her father's love of horses and riding out of the family's Cheshire base.
Love Island 2022
Gemma appeared on the eighth series of Love Island in 2022 at age 19 — the youngest contestant on that series — and coupled up with fishmonger Luca Bish, with the pair finishing as runners-up in the final. Her father was notably absent from the traditional "meet the family" episode, joking at the time that his wife would represent their daughter while he stuck to representing the horses.
Life since the show
Since Love Island, Gemma has built a media and influencer career alongside her equestrian pursuits, including launching her own swimwear brand. Is Gemma Owen related to Michael Owen? Yes — she is his eldest daughter.