Former EastEnders' star Danniella Westbrook has landed her first acting gig in six years after her EastEnders role was recast.The actress is headed to the West End to play the Fairy Godmother in adult pantomime, Sinderfella which has been dubbed a “delightful and risqué version" of Disney's Cinderella. Danniella, 48, will play the role alongside Big Brother's Simon Gross who is cast as one of the Ugly Sisters and a show insider said the former soap star "couldn't wait to get back to her acting roots".The source told The Sun: "She is nervous as she hasn't acted since she returned to EastEnders back in 2016, but her passion has always been acting so she is super excited for this next chapter of her career." Daniella played Sam Mitchell in EastEnders during the 1990s and she recently hit out at the BBC for recasting a different actress as her former character.
EastEnders Shakil actor Shaheen Jafargholi unrecognisable four years after emotional exit
13.10.2022 - 13:47 / ok.co.uk
Former Eastenders star Shaheen Jafarghol looks completely different now as he sports a short blonde buzzcut.The actor played the role of Shakil Kazemi from 2016 to 2018, who is the younger brother of Davood Ghadami’s Kush Kazemi. After leaving the show a few years back through an explosive knife-crime story, Shaheen has worked as nurse Marty Kirkby on both Casualty and Holby City, which are both set in the same hospital. Last month, the 25 year old actor shared a snap on Instagram showcasing his style for a holiday to sunny Ibiza.
Shaheen was dressed in a form-fitting graphic tee which he paired with blue jeans, Calvin Klein’s, black sunglasses and a black bag with a chunky silver chain. “Magnificus x3,” the star wrote to his 119k followers. Sharing the love in the comments, one fan wrote, “Stunning”, while another asked, “Marry me?" In another September post, Shaheen is seen lounging on a rock in an all-black ensemble, looking away from the camera.
Beneath the post, someone wrote: "Prettiest person ever." "You’re looking very nice in this Photo @shaheenjafa!!!" someone else added. Other snaps from his holiday include a gorgeous pic of the sunset, a rather delicious-looking meal and a dinner selfie with Amy-Leigh Hickman, who you might remember played Carmen Howle from Tracey Beaker Returns. Amy-Leigh has also just signed on for Netflix's fourth season of YOU, starring former Gossip Girl actor Penn Badgley.
Shaheen's EastEnders character was killed off as part of a high-profile knife-crime storyline produced in partnership with Brooke Kinsella MBE. Brooke, who played Kelly Taylor on the popular soap, has been a vocal voice against knife crime after her brother Ben was stabbed to death in 2008. Shaheen’s character and
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EastEnders confirms six returning characters for Dot Cotton's emotional funeral
EastEnders has confirmed that six characters will be returning for Dot Cotton's emotional funeral after actress June Brown passed away aged 95 in April. Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa), George "Lofty" Holloway (Tom Watt), Colin Russell (Lord Michael Cashman CBE), Barry Clark (Gary Hailes), Mary "the punk" Smith (Linda Davidson) and Disa O’Brien (Jan Graveson) will join together to say goodbye to Dot. The returning cast are currently filming scenes for the emotional funeral, where they share their cherished memories of Dot, and will also bring viewers up to date with their lives.
EastEnders spoilers reveal Jack is in hot water after he assaults Denzel
It's a dramatic week in EastEnders as Nish (Navin Chowdhry) gets his feet back under the table while Jack (Scott Maslen) lets his temper get the better of him and it has serious repercussions.The week begins with Vinny (Shiv Jalota) supporting his dad but Nish is disappointed when Ash (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha) and Kheerat (Jaz Deol) fail to show for a family lunch. When Nish collapses Nina arrives to find Ash tending to him. Nish shares some touching words with his daughter.
Tracy Beaker's Louise actor all grown up 20 years after show debut
The actress who played Louise Govern in Tracy Beaker is all grown up, 20 years on from starring in the show. Chelsie Padley, now 31, burst onto TV screens as a blonde-haired ten year old who was in the children's home alongside Dani Harmer, who played Tracy Beaker.The TV series were based on Jacqueline Wilson's hit books The Story of Tracy Beaker, and the TV adaptation was much-loved after it launched in 2002 on BBC. Now Chelsie is all grown up and her career has changed since her acting days.