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Speaking to Inside Soap, Barbara explained that she 'played a girl named Ellie who sold Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) some dodgy medication', which led to Bex's dramatic overdose storyline. [19] Wernham hinted that when his "controversial" character finds out that Dana is dating a Muslim, he would "have an opinion on whether he's good enough for her". [14] Sen added that the siblings are the opposite to each other in terms of personality. Before EastEnders, actress Barbara Smith made an appearance in a 2010 film looking a [6], In September 2021, it was revealed that Dana would be attacked in forthcoming scenes. However, Jean and Harvey later split up after Jeans bipolar causing her to attempt suicide in Southend. Harvey Eventually comes round to Bobby and Dana being together, and in September Bobby makes a promise to Harvey to reassure him he will protect her, unfortunately later that day, Dana is attacked by a gang after her, Bobby, Kioni and Iqra are victims of racist comments, Iqra and Kioni had already walked away before Dana tripped, leaving her and Bobby with the gang. EASTENDERS star Barbara Smith wowed fans as she posed in her bikini in Cuba. Barbara was amongst four actors who all left the soap last year after the arrival of new boss Chris Glenshaw. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. She also hoped that Dana and Bobby's angst had come to an end since she liked the pairing. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Barbara Smith looked amazing in her bikini, The actress is enjoying some time in the sun, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Actress | EastEnders. EastEnders star Barbara Smith has bid goodbye to her character Dana Monroe in an emotional Instagram post. However, she hoped that prior to a wedding, Dana would have been explored more as a singular character. [16] Dana becomes unsure about the future of their relationship due to his lack of action in the attack, and in an attempt to fix their relationship, Bobby tries to persuade Harvey that he would be a supportive boyfriend. The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. 'The reveal of Max and Stacey's affair, followed by Bradley [Branning] later falling from the roof of the Queen Vic was my favourite storyline ever. Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Veils Short Mariam 2007 EastEnders 4.7 TV Series Dana 2019 1 ep Letters Short Sam 2014 Seed Short Yasmine 2018 Credits IMDbPro Actress Previous 6 EastEnders Dana TV Series About View our online Press Pack. She was also nervous when they were able to kiss, but since Russell was nervous too, they formed a "we're in this together" mindset to allow them to do it. EastEnders ' Dana Monroe might not have wedding bells on the horizon right now, but actress Barbara Smith has revealed that she's desperate to see her But Barbara is confident that Dana would bounce back quickly if she was rejected. After this, Peter angrily leaves Walford after having a go at Kathy, Rocky and Bobby for caring about Ben more then him, oblivious to the fact Ben had been raped, with Dana watching on. Smith added that despite his experience, Boatman is "happy to run with [her] ideas" for scenes which she felt allowed them to build a good father-daughter relationship with him, both on-screen and off-screen. Visit our dedicated page here. [6] She hoped that the couple would get married one day and expressed her excitement at the thought of filming a soap wedding, having loved Stacey and Bradley Branning's (Charlie Clements) as a child. 'I felt as if I was stepping into my TV when I first walked on to the set and it was one of those moments where I had to pinch myself,' she told publication. ", "Because Dana is nave and innocent, I think she wants something a bit exciting and forbidden, I dont think she really sees it lasting with Peter either. [1] However, Bobby's "lies threaten to catch up with him" when Dana unexpectedly arrives at Walford East. Lola will reportedly be killed off during the summer as part of an explosive new storyline. The comments below have not been moderated. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. My heart is broken, and will remain broken until the end of time. EastEnders actress Barbara Smith, 24, looks worlds away from her on-screen character as she gives fans a glimpse into her life away from Albert Square By Brenda Dennehy [18], When Harvey makes a racist comment to Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha), Dana pushes him to apologise to Ash. [2] Smith noted her happiness at having been cast due to having been a long-term viewer of the soap; she described the moment she was told as "a moment [she will] remember for a long time". After Aaron is transferred to a prison in Newcastle, Dana is distraught as she still loves her brother despite his actions. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Romances EastEnders spoilers - Bobby and Dana make dating decision. She opined that in real life, she is more selfish than Dana, but liked being able to play such a likeable character. Alive In one black and white portrait, Barbaracan be seen basking in the sun sipping a cocktail as she oozes sophistication in a white bikini. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. [6] Smith told the magazine that she was surprised to have such a positive reaction to the couple.[6]. This meant that Smith had to get it across that her character was interested in Bobby without touching him, which she found challenging. Her relationship with Bobby has been well received by viewers and critics, with one of their scenes nominated for Feel Good Moment at the 2021 Inside Soap Awards. With a taste for exotic holidays, another image shows her looking incredible in her red two-piece while taking in some Vitamin D. Same, but different: EThe actress, 24, who joined the BBC show last year, has given fans a glimpse into her life away from Albert Square by sharing sizzling swimwear shots and candids. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Status [21] After Aaron is arrested for trying to bomb the Albert and Bobby dumps Dana, Dana and Harvey plan to leave Walford, despite Dana believing that she could be pregnant. However, Smith appreciated that the couple were normal and that teenagers could relate to their relationship since under all of the hardships, "they're two teenagers very much in love". Keep it short, Keep it sweet or Ill have to press delete!, To Mila and Kioni Marwa about Peter Beale: Egotistical Moron!, Last line to Harvey Monroe: "From the station, and when i get there, and when I'm in the halls, and-", Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| Aaron Monroe Omar Malik or @rhiannonclem from #Hollyoaks? 24 Apr 2022. The actress who is a huge fan of the soap - previously enjoyed a very brief cameo on EastEnders in 2019 before joining full time in 2021. 20 However, Sam Warner of Digital Spy hinted that Harvey may never truly approve of Bobby. Later, Dana feels sick and calls in ill to her boss, Peter Beale. View our online Press Pack. "We lived in a small flat with only each other for company for the majority of my life. But that wont stop her! Will it be @Barbarasmith0 @JamesFarrar or Ruhtxliaih Bllna from #EastEnders? Smith also noted that having the set allowed her to play her role as Dana better, since the photographs of Boatman and herself around the flat allowed her to "feel immersed in their world". It's nothing personal to any of the cast going, it's simply a creative decision for big storylines to happen you have to say goodbye to people, that's the nature of soap. Dana's final scenes aired on 1 September 2022. First line to Bobby Beale: Lovely, not that I can taste anything, I think I had covid, well my dad thinks I had covid, I never actually got the test so I dont actually know. Would you feel mugged off for your generosity? Cast as the shy and retiring Dana Monroe, Barbara looks almost unrecognisable in some of the sultry snaps. For other inquiries, Contact Us. EastEnders Dana Monroe for shock affair and fans are going to hate it reveals actress Barbara Smith Laura Carreno-Muller Published: 11:14, 8 Jun 2022 Updated: 11:14, 8 Jun Dana will ignore every red flag in sight and embark on a potential connection with Bobby's own brother Peter Beale (played by Dayle Hudson). America wants Did the Hunter investigation turn Biden's lawyers into a 'cleaning crew?' Credits Student Barbara bowed out of her role as Bobby Beale's ex-girlfriend Dana earlier this year when the character headed off to university after a turbulent gap year following her brother Aaron Monroe's terrorism conviction where she fell out of love with Bobby and began sleeping with his brother Peter Beale. Updated: 7:34, 7 Jan 2023 EASTENDERS star Barbara Smith wowed fans as she posed in her bikini in Cuba. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. MONTHS after their breakup, some fans may be desperate to see Dana Barbara Smith has been captivating audiences for several months as the mysterious Dana Monroe in EastEnders, but it turns out that this isnt actually the stars first role in the BBC Barbara Smith appeared as Dana Monroe in 84 episodes of EastEnders from 2021 to 2022. Female Smith auditioned for the role over Zoom due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on television and was cast as Dana, a love interest for established character Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell), making her first appearance on 1 April 2021. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Eve lost her job as an Assistant at Gray Atkins ' self employed law firm after Gray was arrested for the murders of Chantelle, Tina and Kush . MONTHS after their breakup, some fans may be desperate to see Dana Monroe and Bobby Beale patch things up. After this, she decides to Defer from going to university in Glasgow, and harvey is unable to get through to her so asks Bobby to talk to her. After this, Bobby is almost exposed multiple times, with His Brother winding him up by pretending he is going to tell Dana, and Kim Fox calls him Bobby in the park, Bobby tells his friend, Iqra Ahmed about his struggles and she urges him to tell the truth. [2] Smith said that Dana would have been ready to accept his proposal if he was not doing it out of obligation to her. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. Barbara, 25, added a photo of her mum in her youth to the upload, captioning the image with tear-inducing words about their lives together as she confessed the "unimaginable" had happened. [25] Peter and Dana bond over their life issues, and she leans in for a kiss, which he rejects. Mrs Monroe [3] Dana informs Aaron that she is contemplating converting to Islam and Susannah Alexander's Digital Spy wrote that his fury could leave Dana in danger. After returning to work a few days later, Bobby buys her a comic to rekindle their friendship, which she beloved is from Peter. Save up to 50% on Pets when you shop now. Another character has said farewell to Walford after EastEnders aired Barbara Smith's exit scenes as Dana Monroe on Thursday, September 1. After the episode ended, actress Barbara took to Instagram to pay a sweet tribute to her character Dana. Dana is the girl that Bobby goes on a date with at Walford East after him and Jade don't work out. She explained: "She's not a typical teenager that goes out to parties or sneaks out. 'Can you identify a body with broken teeth?' She is portrayed by Tracy Whitwell. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Sadly for them, EastEnders star Barbara Smith has teased her character will move on to Peter Beale instead. She asks Peter Beale to rehire her at Walford East, however on her first shift she walks out due to her emotions. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "[17] However, after seeing Bobby obsessively cleaning the kitchen at Walford East due to an OCD relapse, the pair talk and decide to reconcile. She admitted that she wants a showdown between the brothers over the moment, since she felt it would be "quintessentially EastEnders". After this, Bobby is distressed as he has not told Dana he is a Muslim. Smith was also nominated in the newcomer categories at the 2021 I Talk Telly Awards and the Digital Spy Reader Awards for her portrayal of Dana. She was initially cast in a 6-month guest stint, but was promoted to a regular cast member and had her family introduced to the soap. EXCLUSIVE: Who will be named Charles Manson's heir? Harvey tells Dana that she needs to forget about Bobby and go to university in Glasgow, which she is upset about. Again, viewers will have to find out but Barbara has teased this is only the beginning of a storyline and an explosive showdown between Peter and Bobby could be in the cards. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera EastEnders in 2022, by order of first appearance. The actress best known as Dana Monroe on the hit BBC soap admitted feeling However, Bobby's "lies thre He also lies about owning half of the restaurant they are sitting in, Walford East, which is actually owned by his father Ian Beale. ", Love Island bombshells shake things up - while the boys start grafting, Tommy Fury drops huge hint Molly Mae has given birth with Instagram caption, Im A Celebs Sue Cleaver looks thinner than ever and worlds away from Corrie, Dancing On Ice storm as Ekin Su's outfit sparks Ofcom complaints from angry fans, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Occupation Although her on-screen alter ego will jump head first into Peter's arms, Barbara Smith knows she should actually be staying away from him. He's been working hard behind the scenes since January and is really planning to shake things up, which means saying goodbye to some characters. After the date, they become a couple and Bobby continues to lie about himself. Her character has been involved in an on/off romance with Bobby Beale since she joined the long running soap. 84 Age But their disappointment is palpable as Dana is set to turn her sights to another Albert Square resident, who just happens to be very close to Bobby. 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