List of EastEnders: E20 characters
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EastEnders: E20
is a British Internet
teen
soap opera
, available on BBC Online, the official website of the BBC
. The series is a spin-off from the long-running soap opera EastEnders
and was created by Diederick Santer
. The series is set in Walford
, a fictional borough of London, and follows the stories of teenagers who arrive in an attempt to escape from various problems.
For series 1, open auditions were held at Theatre Royal Stratford East
, followed by recalls until the possible actors were reduced to eight and then four. The first series follows the characters of Zsa Zsa Carter
(Emer Kenny
), Fatboy
(Ricky Norwood
), Mercy Olubunmi
(Bunmi Mojekwu
) and Leon Small
(Sam Attwater
), who meet in the first episode and decide to squat together in a flat at 89b George Street. Leon, Fatboy and Zsa Zsa also appeared briefly in EastEnders in January 2010 before EastEnders: E20 started, and returned as regular characters when EastEnders: E20 ended. It was since announced that due to positive reaction to the character, Mercy would also join EastEnders later in 2010.
The second series follows four new characters, Asher Levi
(Heshima Thompson
) and his brother Sol
(Tosin Cole
), Naz Mehmet
(Emaa Hussen), and Stevie Dickinson
(Amanda Fairbank-Hynes), who move into the flat above the beauty salon at 10 Turpin Road. The third series follows Mercy's sister Faith Olubunmi (Modupe Adeyeye), Donnie Lester (Samuell Benta
) and Ava Bourne (Sophie Colquhoun). Faith also appears in EastEnders for a short period before the start of the series. The three begin squatting in 3 Albert Square. Additionally, many EastEnders characters make cameo appearances in all three series.
Donnie Lester is portrayed by Samuell Benta
. His mother is absent from his life and his father is in prison, meaning he has spent a lot of time in care. He is described as "a boy of few words, but it'd be a mistake to get on the wrong side of him as he's got a temper. All Donnie wants is to get out of the system and look after his little sister Riley. However, when he meets Ava, something inside him changes—suddenly Riley isn't the only one he wants to care for..."
Ava Bourne is portrayed by Sophie Colquhoun. She is described as "a closed book [who] can look after herself." She has spent time in care, but because she comes across as certain, definite and hard, people think she is stuck up. She has a cool and brittle façade, but has a secret past which she is constantly trying to get away from. In the series is it revealed that her real name is Olivia Bryan and she was involved in an arson attack on a house she thought was empty. She is also raped by her keyworker, Richard.
EastEnders: E20
EastEnders: E20 is a British Internet soap opera, which began airing on 8 January 2010. A spin-off from the established BBC soap EastEnders, it is set in EastEnders regular setting of Albert Square, a Victorian square in the fictional borough of Walford, in the East End of London...
is a British Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
teen
Teen drama
A teen drama is a dramatic television series with a major focus on teenage characters. The genre was relatively non-existent for the first 45 years of television; it came into prominence in the early 1990s...
soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
, available on BBC Online, the official website of the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
. The series is a spin-off from the long-running soap opera EastEnders
EastEnders
EastEnders is a British television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 19 February 1985 and continuing to today. EastEnders storylines examine the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in the fictional London Borough of Walford in the East End...
and was created by Diederick Santer
Diederick Santer
Diederick Santer is a British television producer and is best known for his work on the popular BBC television soap opera EastEnders, a post which he assumed on 23 October 2006 and left on 1 March 2010...
. The series is set in Walford
Walford
Walford is a fictional borough of east London in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. The name Walford is both a street in Dalston where one of the series' creators, Tony Holland, lived and a blend of Walthamstow, where Holland was born, and Stratford. The suffix 'ford' is also found throughout East...
, a fictional borough of London, and follows the stories of teenagers who arrive in an attempt to escape from various problems.
For series 1, open auditions were held at Theatre Royal Stratford East
Theatre Royal Stratford East
The Theatre Royal Stratford East is a theatre in Stratford in the London Borough of Newham. Since 1953, it has been the home of the Theatre Workshop company.-History:...
, followed by recalls until the possible actors were reduced to eight and then four. The first series follows the characters of Zsa Zsa Carter
Zsa Zsa Carter
Zsa Zsa Carter is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its Internet spin-off EastEnders: E20, played by Emer Kenny. She made her first appearance in EastEnders on 5 January 2010 and appears in all twelve episodes of the first series of EastEnders: E20...
(Emer Kenny
Emer Kenny
Emer Gwynne Morganna Kenny is an English actress from Haringey, London, best known for her role in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20, as Zsa Zsa Carter.-Career:...
), Fatboy
Fatboy (EastEnders)
Arthur "Fatboy" Chubb is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its Internet spin-off EastEnders: E20, played by Ricky Norwood. He made his first appearance in EastEnders on 5 January 2010 before appearing in the spin-off...
(Ricky Norwood
Ricky Norwood
Richard Colin "Ricky" Norwood is a British actor who plays Fatboy in the soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20. He was born in Tower Hamlets, London, and lives in Forest Gate. From the age of 12 he attended the Theatre Royal Stratford East's Youth Theatre, and he also...
), Mercy Olubunmi
Mercy Olubunmi
Mercy Chubb is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its Internet spin-off EastEnders: E20, played by Bunmi Mojekwu. Mercy is one of four main characters in EastEnders: E20, alongside Zsa Zsa Carter , Leon Small and Fatboy...
(Bunmi Mojekwu
Bunmi Mojekwu
Oluwabunmi Ruth Mojekwu is a British actress of Nigerian descent. She is best known for playing Mercy Olubunmi in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...
) and Leon Small
Leon Small
Leon Small is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its Internet spin-off EastEnders: E20, played by Sam Attwater. He made his first appearance in EastEnders on 5 January and appears in all twelve episodes of the first series of EastEnders: E20...
(Sam Attwater
Sam Attwater
Samuel "Sam" Attwater is an English actor and singer best known for playing Leon Small in the British soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20...
), who meet in the first episode and decide to squat together in a flat at 89b George Street. Leon, Fatboy and Zsa Zsa also appeared briefly in EastEnders in January 2010 before EastEnders: E20 started, and returned as regular characters when EastEnders: E20 ended. It was since announced that due to positive reaction to the character, Mercy would also join EastEnders later in 2010.
The second series follows four new characters, Asher Levi
Asher Levi
Asher Levi is a fictional character from EastEnders: E20, an Internet spin-off of the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Played by Heshima Thompson, Asher is a main character in series two. He is a charismatic street dancer, who uses his talent to escape from his criminal past...
(Heshima Thompson
Heshima Thompson
Heshima Salim Thompson is a British actor and singer.Thompson was born in the London Borough of Brent. He has appeared on television in Spooks: Code 9 as Jez, Prime Suspect, Casualty, City Lights, Judge John Deed and Babyfather. In theatre he has appeared at The Young Vic in Generations and at The...
) and his brother Sol
Sol Levi
Solomon "Sol" Levi is a fictional character from EastEnders: E20, an Internet spin-off off the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Tosin Cole. Sol is a main character in series 2, where he is joined by his older brother Asher Levi and their new friends Naz Mehmet and Stevie Dickinson...
(Tosin Cole
Tosin Cole
Tosin Cole is a British actor. He known for his roles in The Cut, EastEnders: E20 and Hollyoaks.-Career:In 2009, Cole was part of a theatre production titled Wasted!, a modern reproduction of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, produced by Intermission, a company which helps teenagers stay away from...
), Naz Mehmet
Naz Mehmet
Nazan "Naz" Mehmet is a fictional character from EastEnders: E20, an Internet spin-off from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Emaa Hussen. Naz is a main character in series 2, where she is joined by brothers Asher and Sol Levi , and Stevie Dickinson...
(Emaa Hussen), and Stevie Dickinson
Stevie Dickinson
Stephanie "Stevie" Dickinson is a fictional character from EastEnders: E20, an Internet spin-off of the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Amanda Fairbank-Hynes. Stevie is a main character in series 2, where she is joined by her new friends Asher Levi , Sol Levi and Naz Mehmet...
(Amanda Fairbank-Hynes), who move into the flat above the beauty salon at 10 Turpin Road. The third series follows Mercy's sister Faith Olubunmi (Modupe Adeyeye), Donnie Lester (Samuell Benta
Samuell Benta
Samuell Alexander Benta is a British actor who portrays Will Aston, the Black Ranger in Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive. He has also appeared in advertisements for Coca-Cola and the hit BBC series Hotel Babylon...
) and Ava Bourne (Sophie Colquhoun). Faith also appears in EastEnders for a short period before the start of the series. The three begin squatting in 3 Albert Square. Additionally, many EastEnders characters make cameo appearances in all three series.
Series 1
- Zsa Zsa CarterZsa Zsa CarterZsa Zsa Carter is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its Internet spin-off EastEnders: E20, played by Emer Kenny. She made her first appearance in EastEnders on 5 January 2010 and appears in all twelve episodes of the first series of EastEnders: E20...
is portrayed by Emer KennyEmer KennyEmer Gwynne Morganna Kenny is an English actress from Haringey, London, best known for her role in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20, as Zsa Zsa Carter.-Career:...
. She is the blue-haired niece of regular EastEnders character Shirley Carter (Linda HenryLinda HenryLinda Henry is an English actress, best known for her roles as Yvonne Atkins in the ITV television drama Bad Girls and Shirley Carter in the BBC's soap opera EastEnders.- Early life :...
). She is a beautiful, funky and outspoken tomboy who is very bright, but does not like to accept anyone's help. She has a dislike of authority and does not care about other people. Zsa Zsa is similar to Shirley, though the writers said they did not plan this. The character changed greatly during the writing process and the writers were unsure who she was until filming started. She makes a cameo appearance in episode 1 of series 2 and is a regular character in EastEnders between January and September 2010.
- FatboyFatboy (EastEnders)Arthur "Fatboy" Chubb is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its Internet spin-off EastEnders: E20, played by Ricky Norwood. He made his first appearance in EastEnders on 5 January 2010 before appearing in the spin-off...
is portrayed by Ricky NorwoodRicky NorwoodRichard Colin "Ricky" Norwood is a British actor who plays Fatboy in the soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20. He was born in Tower Hamlets, London, and lives in Forest Gate. From the age of 12 he attended the Theatre Royal Stratford East's Youth Theatre, and he also...
. He avoids being his real self by creating personas for himself, as he dislikes his real name and puts on a mask with his current and most sustained persona, Fatboy, a brash wheeler-dealer. He uses a lot of street slang, gets on well with his parents and gets what he wants from them. Fatboy also appears as a recurring character in series 2 of EastEnders: E20, and is one of four characters from the second series to have an official account on social networking site TwitterTwitterTwitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
. He also appears in series 3. Fatboy is a regular character in EastEnders since January 2010.
- Mercy OlubunmiMercy OlubunmiMercy Chubb is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its Internet spin-off EastEnders: E20, played by Bunmi Mojekwu. Mercy is one of four main characters in EastEnders: E20, alongside Zsa Zsa Carter , Leon Small and Fatboy...
is portrayed by Bunmi MojekwuBunmi MojekwuOluwabunmi Ruth Mojekwu is a British actress of Nigerian descent. She is best known for playing Mercy Olubunmi in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:...
. She lives with her grandmother, from whom she is keeping a huge secret. A "good girl", she felt abandoned when her parents moved back to Nigeria. She is strong-willed, bound within her faith and motherly, but takes on other people's problems too much. She makes a cameo appearance in episode 1 of series 2 and is a regular character in EastEnders from May 2010 to June 2011.
- Leon SmallLeon SmallLeon Small is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders and its Internet spin-off EastEnders: E20, played by Sam Attwater. He made his first appearance in EastEnders on 5 January and appears in all twelve episodes of the first series of EastEnders: E20...
is portrayed by Sam AttwaterSam AttwaterSamuel "Sam" Attwater is an English actor and singer best known for playing Leon Small in the British soap opera EastEnders and its online spin-off EastEnders: E20...
. He is a boxer with a lack of respect for authority and is quick to anger, but is also described as effortlessly cool, strong-minded and sexy. His mother died when he was a child and he was left in charge of his alcoholic father, with whom he has a rocky relationship, which Attwater said is the character's weakness. He makes a cameo appearance in episode 1 of series 2 and is a regular character in EastEnders between January and September 2010.
Series 2
- Asher LeviAsher LeviAsher Levi is a fictional character from EastEnders: E20, an Internet spin-off of the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Played by Heshima Thompson, Asher is a main character in series two. He is a charismatic street dancer, who uses his talent to escape from his criminal past...
is portrayed by Heshima ThompsonHeshima ThompsonHeshima Salim Thompson is a British actor and singer.Thompson was born in the London Borough of Brent. He has appeared on television in Spooks: Code 9 as Jez, Prime Suspect, Casualty, City Lights, Judge John Deed and Babyfather. In theatre he has appeared at The Young Vic in Generations and at The...
. He is described as charming and sexy with the talent to make him a star. Thompson described the character as very confident and said that looking after his younger brother Sol has "taken a toll on him." He finds it difficult to refuse easy money as his brother and mother complicate things for him. Prior to his arrival in the series, he has been recently released from jail for theft, but has become a street dancer to keep him away from crime.
- Stevie DickinsonStevie DickinsonStephanie "Stevie" Dickinson is a fictional character from EastEnders: E20, an Internet spin-off of the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Amanda Fairbank-Hynes. Stevie is a main character in series 2, where she is joined by her new friends Asher Levi , Sol Levi and Naz Mehmet...
is portrayed by Amanda Fairbank-Hynes. She is the privately educated daughter of rich parents who have abandoned her to go travelling. She is creative, empathetic, quirky, forward, lovely, eccentric, naïve and a daydreamer who lacks common sense but has bursts of assertiveness and intelligence. Stevie is one of four characters who has an official profile on social networking site Twitter.
- Naz MehmetNaz MehmetNazan "Naz" Mehmet is a fictional character from EastEnders: E20, an Internet spin-off from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Emaa Hussen. Naz is a main character in series 2, where she is joined by brothers Asher and Sol Levi , and Stevie Dickinson...
is portrayed by Emaa Hussen. She is of Turkish descent and is described as being "torn between two worlds". Hussen described her as a family girl but wants to have fun, and said she is confident, but is also a daddy's girl. She is the apple of her father's eye and he sees her as a perfect student. Naz is one of four characters who has an official profile on social networking site Twitter. Naz also appears in series 3, along with Sol.
- Sol LeviSol LeviSolomon "Sol" Levi is a fictional character from EastEnders: E20, an Internet spin-off off the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Tosin Cole. Sol is a main character in series 2, where he is joined by his older brother Asher Levi and their new friends Naz Mehmet and Stevie Dickinson...
is portrayed by Tosin ColeTosin ColeTosin Cole is a British actor. He known for his roles in The Cut, EastEnders: E20 and Hollyoaks.-Career:In 2009, Cole was part of a theatre production titled Wasted!, a modern reproduction of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, produced by Intermission, a company which helps teenagers stay away from...
. He is Asher's younger brother and is described as shy and loyal but has a bad temper and hides his feelings with violence. Cole described him as thoughtful, soft, easily hurt and dependent, and said he is reserved, finds it difficult to function without Asher and likes his family to be together. Asher has looked after Sol all his life and as a result, Sol finds it difficult to establish his own identity. Sol also appears in series 3, along with Naz.
Series 3
Faith Olubunmi is portrayed by Modupe Adeyeye. She is Mercy's younger sister, who was sent to Nigeria by their grandmother "to get back on the straight and narrow, but she is back and worse than ever!" She is described as someone who can be "an incredible amount of fun and excitement, and she has a cheekiness that charms most people. But she's not nearly as bright as she thinks she is—she can sometimes be reckless and downright dangerous. When Faith runs into Donnie and Ava, she sees it as her chance to cause even more mischief!" Faith also has a profile on Twitter.Donnie Lester is portrayed by Samuell Benta
Samuell Benta
Samuell Alexander Benta is a British actor who portrays Will Aston, the Black Ranger in Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive. He has also appeared in advertisements for Coca-Cola and the hit BBC series Hotel Babylon...
. His mother is absent from his life and his father is in prison, meaning he has spent a lot of time in care. He is described as "a boy of few words, but it'd be a mistake to get on the wrong side of him as he's got a temper. All Donnie wants is to get out of the system and look after his little sister Riley. However, when he meets Ava, something inside him changes—suddenly Riley isn't the only one he wants to care for..."
Ava Bourne is portrayed by Sophie Colquhoun. She is described as "a closed book [who] can look after herself." She has spent time in care, but because she comes across as certain, definite and hard, people think she is stuck up. She has a cool and brittle façade, but has a secret past which she is constantly trying to get away from. In the series is it revealed that her real name is Olivia Bryan and she was involved in an arson attack on a house she thought was empty. She is also raped by her keyworker, Richard.
Introduced in series 1
- Andy (Steve NorthStephen NorthStephen North , sometimes credited as Steve North, is an English actor. He had his first major role playing fireman Colin Parrish in four series of the ITV drama London's Burning...
) – Zsa Zsa's stepfather. In episode 1 he chases after Zsa Zsa and assumes she is inside 89b George Street. He shouts that he wants his money and dumps her belongings in the street, dropping his satellite navigation system. Lucy points out where Zsa Zsa is hiding, so Andy chases after her again. He is beaten up by Leon, allowing Zsa Zsa to get away. Returning to his car, he realises his sat nav has gone. When he sees Zsa Zsa, Leon, Mercy and Fatboy, he chases them in his car as they run into 89b George Street, and demands his sat nav back, which Fatboy found. Zsa Zsa throws it out of the window and tell Andy to leave.
- Zainab MasoodZainab MasoodZainab Masood is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by comedienne Nina Wadia. She made her first appearance on 16 July 2007.-Backstory:...
(Nina WadiaNina Wadia-Television and film:Wadia first came to prominence in BBC sketch show Goodness Gracious Me, playing characters such as Mrs "I can make it at home for nothing!" and one half of The Competitive Mothers...
) – Zainab appears in episode 1 when Zsa Zsa runs past her, then Andy, who is chasing Zsa Zsa, runs into her. She also appears in series 2, where in episode 3, she attends a dance class run by Roger, but assumes Asher is Roger as Roger is late. When Roger arrives, Asher runs off with the money and Zainab finds him, telling him to keep the money but advising him to stick to dancing rather than stealing. In series 3, Zainab is against a hostel being in her neighbourhood, and forces Faith, Donnie and Ava to clean up after two of them cause mayhem across Albert Square.
- Benjamin (Damien Lynch) – The church's youth minister who works with Mercy on her project to bring younger people to the church. In episode 1 he is disappointed when Fatboy shows his website plans. In episode 2 Fatboy greets him and his wife Celia in the church, and in episode 3 he visits Mercy in the café and says her grandmother is worried about her spending so much time with her new friends. She then asks him to lend her £20. In episode 8 he speaks to Mercy about her project. Fatboy speaks to him about Mercy being in trouble, which Benjamin thinks means she has a new boyfriend. Later, Mercy tells him she is pregnant by him. In episode 10, he approaches Mercy saying they need to talk, but she sends him away. When Mercy suffers a miscarriage, Fatboy brings Benjamin to the flat but Mercy is already on her way to the hospital. At the hospital in episode 11, Benjamin tells Mercy it worked out for the best, leaving her annoyed. He tells her not to worry about the website as she has been through a lot.
- Lucas JohnsonLucas JohnsonLucas Aaron Johnson is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Don Gilet. He made his first on-screen appearance on 3 April 2008. Lucas is introduced as a preacher and estranged father of established character Chelsea Fox. He has a son, Jordan, and goes on to marry...
(Don GiletDon GiletDon Gilet is a British actor, best known for his roles in BBC productions Babyfather, EastEnders and 55 Degrees North. Don's surname is actually pronounced 'Gillit' but takes the stage name 'Jillay'.-Personal life:...
) – Lucas holds services and Bible classes at the Community Centre in episodes 1 and 2.
- Lucy BealeLucy BealeLucy Katherine Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Eva Brittin-Snell from 1993 to 1996, Casey Anne Rothery from 1996 until 2004, Melissa Suffield from 2004 to 2010 and Hetti Bywater from 2012 onwards. Lucy was introduced in December 1993 as the newborn baby...
(Melissa SuffieldMelissa SuffieldMelissa Hollie Suffield is a British actress from London, best known for her role in the BBC soap opera EastEnders as Lucy Beale. Her first appearance on the show was 28 October 2004 and her last on 27 August 2010.-Career:...
) – In episode 1 Lucy is in 89b George Street with Leon. They kiss passionately until they are interrupted by Andy looking for Zsa Zsa. Lucy points out where Zsa Zsa is, upsetting Leon, who says they are over. In episode 2, the gang attempt to steal Lucy's keys by pretending that Mercy is drunk so that Lucy drops her bag, which Zsa Zsa returns when Lucy is in the café's toilet. Zsa Zsa tells Lucy she hates her.
- Celia (Marsha Henry) – Benjamin's wife, who appears alongside him at the church in episodes 1 and 2.
- Mo HarrisMo HarrisMaureen "Big Mo" Harris is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, who has been in the series since 18 September 2000, played by Laila Morse. Mo is also played by Lorraine Stanley in a soap 'bubble' Pat and Mo, delving into her past with Pat Evans, which aired in 2004...
(Laila MorseLaila MorseLaila Morse is an English actress, best known for playing Mo Harris in BBC series EastEnders and Janet in the 1997 movie Nil by Mouth ."Laila Morse" is an anagram of an Italian phrase for "my sister" - a name she...
) – In episode 1, Fatboy attempts to sell Mo items he found on the street that actually belong to Zsa Zsa, and she is interested until Fatboy offers her an old toy. In episode 12, she sees Fatboy, Zsa Zsa and Leon leaving Albert SquareAlbert SquareAlbert Square is the fictional location of the BBC soap opera EastEnders. It is ostensibly located in the equally fictional London borough of Walford in London's East End. The square's design was based on the real life Fassett Square in Hackney, and was given the name Albert Square after the real...
in a milk float they have stolen.
- Masood AhmedMasood AhmedMasood Ahmed is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Nitin Ganatra.- Storylines :Masood moves to 41 Albert Square with Zainab, Shabnam and Tamwar in October 2007. Masood and Zainab are both active in the postal industry: Masood is a postman and Zainab the owner of a...
(Nitin GanatraNitin GanatraNitin Ganatra is a Kenyan born British actor. He is known internationally as Prince Pondicherry in the Tim Burton film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He also appears in the Gurinder Chada film Bride and Prejudice as Kholi Saab and The Mistress of Spices as Haroun...
) – In episode 1, Masood appears when Fatboy attempts to sell him Zsa Zsa's belongings that he found but he leaves when Leon interrupts. Masood also appears in series 2. In episode 2, he is on the tube clutching his rucksack and Stevie suspects he is a terrorist, and tells him that love can heal his pain but Naz pulls her away. Later, a drunken Stevie apologises and when Masood notices she is cold and wet, he offers her his coat. In episode 4, Stevie returns the coat to Masood while he is working on the market and she attempts to flirt, however, it is a disaster. After Naz gives her tips, she goes back and flirts again, and asks if Masood has any work going. He asks her to come back tomorrow and Stevie thinks her flirting was successful so goes over the top and flashes him her bra. In episode 6 he comes out during the power cut and asks why Stevie's is the only flat with electricity. In episode 10, Stevie tells him that one day they will have tea together and kisses him before running off. In episode 1 of series 3, Masood gives Ava free food when she tells him she has been mugged, though it is a lie.
- Heather Trott (Cheryl FergisonCheryl FergisonCheryl Fergison is a British actress most notable for playing Heather Trott in the long running BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Career:...
) – Zsa Zsa runs into Heather in episode 2 and recognises her baby son George from a photo. In episode three, Zsa Zsa visits Heather in the launderette and steals Heather's purse while she is on the telephone. Leon goes into the launderette, stripping to his boxer shorts and leaving Heather embarrassed. Heather realises her purse is missing but Zsa Zsa returns it, saying she found it on the street. In episode 6, Heather asks Zsa Zsa to babysit George. In episode 9, she suggests that Zsa Zsa go back to stay with her mother after Shirley asks her to go home. She also appears in series 2, where in episode 3, Asher and Sol go into the launderette and she thinks they are going to rob her.
- George Trott (uncredited) – Heather's baby. He appears in episodes 2, 5 and 6.
- Jane Beale (Laurie BrettLaurie BrettLaurie Brett is a Scottish actress, currently known for her role as Jane Beale in EastEnders, in which she has starred since 2004.-Personal life:...
) – In episode 2, Jane is working in the café where Fatboy attempts to chat her up. She also appears in series 2. In episode 3 she is seen briefly talking to a girl outside the café, and in episode 8 she confronts Asher about some trainers he sold to her step son. He says he does not give refunds so she snatches his wallet and takes some money out but he snatches it back. Jane tells PC Adams and his colleague that Asher is a thief and they chase after him. In episode 10, Asher tells Jane he will refund her, and when Sol calls him, she lets him go.
- Malcolm Small (Paul Trussel) – Leon's alcoholic father who kicked him out before the start of the series. He phones Leon in episode 3 and Leon says he could be charged with grievous bodily harmGrievous bodily harmGrievous bodily harm is a term of art used in English criminal law which has become synonymous with the offences that are created by sections 18 and 20 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861....
. He first appears in episode 4 when he leaves the police station and phones Leon, but Leon does not answer. He interrupts Leon's training session at the community centre and asks for his money back. Leon does not know what he means but they go back to the flat and Malcolm punches Leon, taking the money Leon and his friends have saved. In episode 5, Leon gets a call to say Malcolm is in hospital. In episode 9, Leon visits him but he has discharged himself, and does not answer his phone.
- Coach Roberts (Grant Davis) – Leon's boxing coach. He appears during episode 4 while Leon is training and attends Leon's boxing match in episode 12. Zsa Zsa turns up late and Coach Roberts tells her was missed his fight and he has gone.
- Ian BealeIan BealeIan Albert Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Adam Woodyatt. He is the longest-serving character and the only remaining original character to have appeared continuously since the first episode on 19 February 1985...
(Adam WoodyattAdam WoodyattAdam Brinley Woodyatt is an English actor and media personality, best known for his role as Ian Beale in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders...
) – In episode 4, Fatboy and Mercy ask Ian for patties in his chip shop, and Fatboy accuses him of racism. He shows a potential tenant around 89b George Street while Zsa Zsa and Leon are hiding in a wardrobe, and Ian inadvertently locks them in it. In episode 12, he sees a party going on at 89b George Street and attempts to stop it. When the police arrive, they ask if it is his flat and when he confirms it, he looks worried that they will arrest him.
- Nurse Warren (Rhiannon Harper-Rafferty) – A nurse who Mercy consults about abortion in episode 5. She also appears in episode 9 of series 2, where she is caring for Sol and Asher's mother Caroline.
- Shirley Carter (Linda HenryLinda HenryLinda Henry is an English actress, best known for her roles as Yvonne Atkins in the ITV television drama Bad Girls and Shirley Carter in the BBC's soap opera EastEnders.- Early life :...
) – Zsa Zsa's aunt. In episode 5, she sees Zsa Zsa and tells her to leave as there is nothing for her there. In episode 7, Shirley answers the door to Leon and tells him Zsa Zsa's father is dead, as Zsa Zsa said she is visiting him. In episode 9, she pays Zsa Zsa to leave. In episode 11, Leon goes to Shirley's house looking for Zsa Zsa, but Shirley says Zsa Zsa has probably left Walford. In episode 12, Zsa Zsa runs past Shirley who tells Zsa Zsa she is going in the wrong direction, and Zsa Zsa returns the money Shirley paid her.
- Tamwar MasoodTamwar MasoodTamwar Masood is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Himesh Patel. He made his first appearance on 1 October 2007.- Storylines :...
(Himesh PatelHimesh PatelHimesh Jitendra Patel is a British actor who began his career in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, playing Tamwar Masood. His first appearance on the programme was on 1 October 2007. Patel is also a member of the National Youth Theatre. He also appears in the 2010 spin-off series EastEnders: E20.-...
) – Tamwar is seen in episode 8 when Mercy asks him for help with her project. Later, Fatboy sees them talking and accuses Tamwar of sleeping with Mercy and getting her pregnant. Tamwar also appears in series 2, where in episode 3, he delivers a curry to Stevie but finds her waiting in bed as she was expecting his father Masood who she had an erotic dream about. Tamwar takes the curry back when Stevie is unable to pay. In episode 5, Naz flirts with Tamwar, then asks if he would give her some food for free, saying if he does, one day he can touch her breasts.
- Grace Olubunmi (Jay Byrd in series 1, Ellen ThomasEllen Thomas (actress)Ellen Thomas is an English actress who has appeared in many different television and film roles, but is perhaps best known for her recurring role in the Channel 4 Bristol-based comedy, Teachers or as Grace Olubunmi in EastEnders.-Career:...
in series 3) – Mercy's grandmother, who is credited in series 1 as Mrs Olubunmi. She will fund Mercy's college education if her church project is successful. Mercy phones her in episode 1 to say she is not coming home, and in episode 2 Mercy has 12 missed calls from her, as she is upset about Fatboy's website design for the project. Mercy speaks to her and then Fatboy tells her everything will be fine. She appears in episode 8 at the community centre, saying she has barely seen Mercy in the past week, that Fatboy is a bad influence on her and that Mercy thinks she is grown up but she is just a child. She reappears in EastEnders following Mercy's transition into the main show, played by Ellen Thomas. Thomas also appears as Grace in series 3, along with her granddaughter Faith, where, in episode 1, she ejects Faith from her home, forcing her to squat in 3 Albert Square.
- Patrick TruemanPatrick TruemanPatrick Neville Loftus Alfonso Trueman is a fictional character from the popular British BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Rudolph Walker. He made his first appearance on 13 September 2001.-Backstory:...
(Rudolph WalkerRudolph WalkerRudolph Walker, OBE is a British character actor. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Walker came to the United Kingdom in 1960....
) – Fatboy convinces Patrick to sell him alcohol from his shop, the Minute Mart, despite having no identification. He also appears in series 2, where in episode 3, Stevie attempts to buy drinks from the shop but her payment card is declined. In episode 5, Naz goes to the shop asking for products that Patrick does not sell, and he asks her not to shop there any more. She later asks if he has seen Stevie.
- Libby FoxLibby FoxElizabeth "Libby" Fox is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera, EastEnders, played by Belinda Owusu. She made her first appearance on 22 May 2006 and left in 2010. She is the daughter of Denise Fox and Owen Turner, and half sister of Chelsea Fox. The Fox family were introduced by executive...
(Belinda OwusuBelinda OwusuBelinda Ruth Owusu is a British actress, who rose to prominence in 2006, aged 17, when she won the role of Libby Fox in BBC's EastEnders.-Career:...
) – In episode 9, Fatboy sees Libby walking down the street and makes up a story about her.
Introduced in series 2
- Caroline Levi (Sandra Yaw) – Asher and Sol's mother, who throws Asher out in episode 1, threatening to kill him and Sol. In episode 7, Sol returns home but discovers from a neighbour that Caroline has been taken away, though the neighbour does not know where. In episode 9, Sol is with her in hospital, after she was picked up by police in the middle of the road with no shoes, though she is unconscious. It is revealed she is schizophrenic. In episode 10 she is conscious but still in hospital.
- Olly Manthrope-Hall (Joshua McGuireJoshua McGuireJoshua McGuire is a British actor, most notable for television roles including Eastenders: E20 and recurring roles in The Hour and The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff.-External links:*http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3992182/...
) – Stevie's boyfriend. Olly has a profile on social networking site Twitter revealing that he is already living in Walford with Stevie prior to the start of the series and he enjoys cycling. Further posts show that he went out on their anniversary and she hoped to make the relationship work but he hinted that he would end it. In episode 1, he ends his relationship with Stevie after they have sex and in episode 2 he goes to the flat asking Stevie for the rent money. In episode 4 he returns to the flat to take some of the furniture as his new flat is unfurnished. In episode 7 he barges in saying he will have to let the flat go as he needs his deposit, but Stevie asks for one more day. In episode 8 he goes to the flat and Stevie hands him the money but he says he has given notice anyway and they have one more day before moving out. In episode 9, he calls and texts Stevie but she ignores him until later when she invites him to the flat. When he arrives, he says he has ended his relationship with Pippa and wants Stevie back. She blindfolds him and handcuffs him naked to a chair, then makes him wear a dress so he has to go home in it.
- Billy MitchellBilly Mitchell (EastEnders)William "Billy" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Perry Fenwick, who made his first appearance on 2 November 1998. Billy was seen when Phil went to visit his godson Jamie. However, he didn't arrive in the Square until 2 August 1999, almost a year after...
(Perry FenwickPerry FenwickPerry Fenwick is an English film and television actor. He has one sister, Tracey, and two brothers, Faron and Lee. He is, also, the second cousin of Georgina Hagen, who played Lauren Waters in the series of Britannia High....
) – In episode 1, Billy is angered when his fruit and veg is knocked over twice, and calls the police. In episode 7 he witnesses a fight between Asher and Sol in front of his stall.
- PC Adams (Andrew Watson) – A police officer who speaks to Sol and Billy in episode 1 after Billy calls them about his stock being knocked over. In episode 8 he and his colleague chase after Asher when Jane tells them he is a thief, and they later stop Sol asking if he knows where Asher is.
- Mr Mehmet (Nayeef Rashed) – Naz's father. In episode 1, she hears him shouting through the front door and in episode 3, she goes home to her parents' where it is revealed that Naz and Ekin are to be married. In episode 9, after Naz has packed to visit Turkey with Ekin, he finds she has escaped through a window. In episode 9, he and Ekin drive to Walford to find Naz and take her to the car, but Sol stops it and Naz gets out and kisses him. Later, Mr Mehmet is happy for her and they hug.
- Ekin Beg (Hemi Yeroham) – A taxi driver who Naz avoids in episode 2, but in episode 3 he finds her and takes her home where it is revealed they are to be married. In episode 4 he goes to Stevie's flat and reveals to Naz's friends that he and Naz are engaged. In episode 5, Asher meets Ekin to tell him to stay away from Naz as she is seeing someone. Ekin later returns to Walford and asks Sol to pass on a message that Asher is not Naz's boyfriend and he should stick to his own kind. He appears in episode 9 with Naz and her parents before they are due to travel to Turkey to meet his parents. Naz escapes through a window and in episode 10, Ekin and Mr Mehmet drive to Walford to find Naz and take her to the car, but Sol stops it and Naz gets out and kisses him.
- Marlon Wallen (himself) – Marlon and Skolla are in charge of the dance auditions attended by Fatboy, Asher and Sol. Marlon appears in episode 1 and again in episode 10 where he allows Sol to perform solo at the dance-off, and later performs with the rest of his dance group, FlawlessFlawless (dance group)Flawless are a UK based Street dance group.They appeared on the 2009 series of Britain's Got Talent and got to the final of the competition, they appeared alongside fellow Street Dance team Diversity who went on to win the competition. They later appeared in the 2010 film StreetDance 3D. They...
.
- Skolla (Tony Adigun) – Marlon and Skolla are in charge of the dance auditions attended by Fatboy, Asher and Sol. Skolla accepts a bribe from Asher in episode 1 to allow Sol through. In episode 5, the crew dance at callbacks but Skolla tells Sol he is too slow and asks him to do the routine solo. Sol is put off by the audience and leaves, and Asher assures Skolla that Sol is a good dancer. In episode 7, Asher turns up late for rehearsals so Skolla asks him to leave. When a fight breaks out between Asher and Sol, Skolla helps to break it up and says he wants neither of them back, revealing that Asher bought Sol's place. In episode 10, Skolla and the rest of the dance crew perform at the dance-off.
- Araminta (Arabella Langley) – In episode 2, Araminta has a birthday party where Stevie says she is making her boyfriend wait for sex. She dances with Asher, and they end up having sex. Afterwards, she invites him to a club night later in the week and they are interrupted by her boyfriend.
- Pippa (Roxanne McKeeRoxanne McKee-Biography:After completing a BA degree in 2001 in Social Policy & Political Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, McKee rose to fame by winning Hollyoaks On The Pull, a Channel 4 initiative to discover new talent for the popular British soap Hollyoaks...
) – Olly's new girlfriend. She is described as rich, attractive and sophisticated. McKee said she was "excited and proud to be part of this production." Mckee described the character to Digital SpyDigital SpyDigital Spy is a British entertainment and media news website. According to Alexa Internet traffic statistics, as of February 2011, Digital Spy is the 93rd most popular website in the United Kingdom, with an overall Alexa ranking of 2,088....
as generous and "always out for a good time", and said that Pippa's main role in the series is to drive Stevie's story forward. Pippa appears in episode 2 at Araminta's party, where Stevie badmouths her ex-boyfriend Olly, but Pippa introduces Olly as her new boyfriend. Stevie insults Pippa, who pushes her into the punch bowl. In episode 6, Stevie and Pippa bump into each other in a club and become friendly. In episode 7, they wake up in bed together, and she hears Olly when he comes in. She calls Olly a pig and helps Stevie by writing her a cheque for Olly's deposit. She tells Stevie she is one of the sexiest girls she has ever met and asks her to call her before leaving. In episode 9, Olly tells Stevie he has ended his relationship with Pippa.
- Mrs Mehmet (Myriam Acharki) – Naz's mother who appears in episode 3 and again in episode 9, where Naz asks her if she ever had a dream when she was Naz's age. She says her dream was to marry Naz's father, but later tells Naz she wanted to be a hairdresser.
- Charlie SlaterCharlie SlaterCharles "Charlie" Slater is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by actor Derek Martin, making his first appearance on 4 September 2000. He is played by Jason McGregor in flashbacks broadcast in 2001. He also makes a cameo appearance in the second series of the...
(Derek MartinDerek MartinDerek Martin is a British actor who is best known for his role as Charlie Slater in the British soap opera EastEnders which he played from 2000 to 2011.-Personal life:...
) – In episode 6, Charlie is having his dinner in front of the television when the electricity goes off, caused by Sol and Stevie.
- Whitney DeanWhitney DeanWhitney Dean is a fictional character from the BBC One soap opera EastEnders, played by Shona McGarty. The character is the adoptive daughter of long-running character Bianca Jackson , and was introduced in April 2008 when Palmer returned to the series after a six year absence...
(Shona McGartyShona McGartyShona Bernadette McGarty is an English actress from Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, best known for her role in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, as Whitney Dean.-Career:...
) – Whitney appears in episode 8 when Asher sells her a pair of trainers, however, she returns them saying they are different sizes. He says he cannot refund her so Jane, who has had a similar experience, snatches his wallet and takes some money, but Asher snatches it back and runs off.
- Roxy MitchellRoxy MitchellRoxanne Lizette "Roxy" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, portrayed by Rita Simons. Roxy arrived in Walford with her sister Ronnie on 24 July 2007 and decided to move permanently to Walford from Ibiza where they ran a bar together. Roxy is the younger of the two...
(Rita Simons) – Roxy appears in episode 9 when Stevie is due to leave the flat. Stevie asks to stay and tells Roxy she will go to the council about all the safety violations she has found, so Roxy allows her to stay.
- DJ AceAce and VisAce and Vis, aka The Troublemakers of Radio, are BBC 1Xtra radio DJs and television presenters from south-east London. They met whilst studying at the BRIT School in London....
(himself) – DJ Ace DJs at the dance-off in episode 10.
Introduced in series 3
- Dot BranningDot BranningDorothy "Dot" Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera, EastEnders, played by June Brown since 1985. In a special episode entitled EastEnders: Dot's Story a young Dot was played by Tallulah Pitt-Brown in flashbacks. Dot first appeared in EastEnders in July 1985 as the mother of...
(June BrownJune BrownJune Muriel Brown, MBE is a British actress, best known for her role as the busy-body, chain-smoking gossip Dot Cotton in the long-running British soap opera EastEnders and for making other high profile television appearances on shows such as Doctor Who, Coronation Street, Minder, The Bill and...
) — Dot is seen with Fatboy in episode 1 when Faith asks if she can stay with them. She is also seen in episode 13, she is seen in the choir when she goes to 3 Albert Square, Teressa opens the door and she asks her if Faith, Donnie and Ava would want to join the choir.
- Jack BranningJack BranningJack Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Scott Maslen. He made his first appearance on 29 October 2007. He is the youngest child of Jim and Reenie Branning and the brother of April Branning, Carol Jackson, Derek Branning, Suzy Branning and Max Branning...
(Scott MaslenScott MaslenScott Alexander Maslen is an English actor and model, best known for his portrayal as DS Phil Hunter in ITV's The Bill and now Jack Branning on the BBC's flagship soap EastEnders.-Early and personal life:...
) — When Faith sees Jack in episode 1, she accuses him of eyeing her up.
- Janine Malloy (Charlie BrooksCharlie BrooksCharlene "Charlie" Brooks is a Welsh actress, best known for playing Janine Butcher on the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Acting career:...
) — In episode 2, Donnie runs into Janine after stealing from a shop, causing him to fall over. She later finds him, Ava and Faith in 3 Albert Square where they are squatting, and threatens to tell the police when they start a scam.
- Kim FoxKim FoxKimberley Harmony Angelica "Kim" Fox is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Tameka Empson. She is the half-sister of Denise Fox , and aunt to Chelsea Fox and Libby Fox...
(Tameka EmpsonTameka EmpsonTameka Empson is a British actress and comedienne who is perhaps best known for being one of the three protagonists in the hidden-camera comedy sketch show 3 Non Blondes.Tameka also featured in a episode of MI High : Red Button Rampage, Series one...
) — Donnie steals from Kim in episode 2 and she runs after him, but struggles in her shoes. When he says he thought she was the kind of person who would help someone in need, she lets him go.
- Richard Vance (Sam Phillips) – A care worker who has come from university and is described as someone who is "filled with plenty of trendy attitudes towards care. On the surface he's terrific, if occasionally a little condescending. Although he talks the talk, he thinks of the kids in care as either good or bad—and he thinks the bad ones are not worth the effort. He takes a shine to Ava when he meets her, but Richard has a sinister side to him and will go to any lengths to get what he wants..."
- Riley (Eliza Newman) – Donnie's 14-year-old sister, who has lived in care since the age of 6. She is described as someone who "knows how the care system works but she hates it. She's moved to a new care home but is getting badly bullied. She turns to Donnie for help but things don't go to plan, leaving them both in a horrifying situation..."
- Phil MitchellPhil MitchellPhilip James "Phil" Mitchell is a long-running fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden.Phil first arrived in Albert Square on 20 February 1990, and was soon joined by his brother, Grant, sister Sam and mother Peggy...
(Steve McFaddenSteve McFaddenSteve McFadden is an English actor, known for his role as Phil Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, which he has played since1990.-Early life:...
)
- Anthony MoonAnthony MoonAnthony Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Matt Lapinskas. Anthony is the son of Eddie Moon , half brother of Michael Moon and Craig Moon , brother of Tyler Moon , and cousin of Alfie Moon...
(Matt Lapinskas)
External links
- Characters from Series 1 at BBC Online
- Characters from Series 2 at BBC Online
- Characters from Series 3 at BBC Online