Younger, lesser-known stars, however, rarely have that choice, and are often pressured to do whatever it takes to get the scene right.
The role was a drastic — and bold — departure from slicing up organs in but Emilia explains that playing Dr Nikki Alexander since 2004 unexpectedly helped her accept her own body and boosted her confidence.
The Silent Witness veteran wore her hair in a middle-parting and kept her hair down in a crimpled style.
The actress opted for the adrenalin-fuelled water sport wakeboarding - a combination of water-skiing, snowboarding and surfing techniques.