First Appearance Danas mother left when she was young, all she has left of her is her bracelet. However, Jean and Harvey later split up after Jeans bipolar causing her to attempt suicide in Southend. At Christmas 2022, Dana Pays for Harvey to travel to Scotland and spend the holiday with her. Farrar explained that Zack wants to support Sharon, which he related to, having come from a family of "very strong women". @emilejohn or @KevMathurin from #Emmerdale? [34] The character and Dyer's casting details were announced on 5 May 2021. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. EastEnders' fans gobsmacked as Dana star Barbara Smith looks unrecognisable in old clip Before EastEnders, actress Barbara Smith made an appearance in a 2010 film looking a lot younger than usual as she plays Albert Square resident Dana Monroe - and once fans spotted the connection, they were baffled TV By Bekka Barnard TV & Showbiz reporter [28] She arrives after Ben informs her about the wedding and when she meets him, Vi warns Ben that Callum was a good person until he met Ben. [3] She added that despite being loyal to her family, she would also criticise their methods when she feels it is necessary. He persuades her to return to Walford, and whilst outside the train station, Jada is inattentive to Alyssa, causing her pram to roll into the path of an oncoming car. Gehane Strehler is known for Veils (2007), EastEnders (1985) and Letters (2014). Hours later, her agent informed her that she had gotten the role and that she would begin filming imminently. [7] The character is billed as a "unpredictable troublemaker who lives life in the fast lane". [36] While taxiing Mick, Jeanette's waters break and he has to help her give birth. Dennis' adoptive father Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) believes that Jada is struggling to look after Alyssa and convinces Sharon to go for full custody. Alive [55], Eve Unwin, played by Heather Peace, first appears in episode 6369, originally broadcast on 29 October 2021. When Bobby tells her it was from him, the two become friends again. She is an actress, known for EastEnders (1985), Call the Midwife (2012) and Casualty (1986). She opined that in real life, she is more selfish than Dana, but liked being able to play such a likeable character. Dana asks if shes expected to leave him like this, with Harvey saying hes fine, causing Dana to storm of into her bedroom. [42] Jon Sen, the show's executive producer, was pleased with Wernham's casting and teased that there is "more to Aaron than his bravado lets on". Present characters [2] She was also keen to be involved in a romantic storyline since she had not previously been part of one. Harvey says no, but hes going in later as hes had a few to drink. Dani Dyer guest-starred as Jeanette in June and Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) made his debut in July. [4] In August 2021, it was announced that Charlie Wernham had been cast as Dana's older brother, Aaron Monroe. 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". Harvey tells Dana that she needs to forget about Bobby and go to university in Glasgow, which she is upset about. Mick agrees to hide it from Nancy and warns Zack away. Will it be @Barbarasmith0 @JamesFarrar or Ruhtxliaih Bllna from #EastEnders? Peter hears this on the phone, and tells bobby, who later decides to propose to Dana, however, when he does, Kathy and Peter interrupt them, and expose the fact Aaron was racist, during this, Dana also reveals she isnt pregnant. 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EastEnders star Barbara Smith looks worlds away from Albert Square in glam real life snaps she shares on social media. [25] Estelle is introduced as a love interest for Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick). [6], After Bobby breaks up with her, Dana's attention turns to his brother, Peter. Zack tells her that he is looking for a safety deposit box, left to Sharon in Gavin's will, which Gavin left him the key for. After Harvey asks Bobby to make Dana reconsider her place at university after she decided to stay in Walford instead, she dumps him on her doorstep as she is tired of men trying to control her life and throws the charm Bobby got her back at him. On this, Dr. Kate Nembiar from Terrence Higgins Trust added, "All pregnant people are offered an HIV test to reduce the number of babies born with the virus. Dana Adams After telling Dana, she refuses to believe it and after some manipulation by Aaron, she returns the Hijab Bobby got her for Christmas and calls the relationship off. Date of Birth He reveals he has nowhere to live and has been sleeping his car. [6], In September 2021, it was revealed that Dana would be attacked in forthcoming scenes. [23] The character and Holderness' casting details were announced on 26 March 2021. Dana later asks Harvey if hes been to a proper carnival such as Notting Hill, and the two then see Jean. Related articles America's Got Talent viewers rocked by 10-year-old's metal . Frankie tells Dana that Kathy is selling the restaurant and wants him to work in the chippy instead. [61] The character, like Peace, is a member of the LGBT community. [42] Sen called Aaron the "opposite" of Dana and teased that their differences would test Aaron and Dana's respective relationships with Harvey. Smith admitted that if she were Dana's friend, she would warn her to stay away from Peter, since he is not a well-liked character. He is then rude to Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) and Kheerat Panesar (Jaz Deol). EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. [6] Smith told the magazine that she was surprised to have such a positive reaction to the couple.[6]. [4], Smith had appeared in EastEnders prior to portraying Dana, when she played Ellie in 2019, a school student who gives Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) drugs. [45] Jen is introduced as the music agent friend of Terry "Rocky" Cant (Brian Conley). Aunts [41] Boatman explained that Harvey feels understandably "alarmed" and "worried" about Dana's safety and related to the situation as he has a daughter of a similar age to Dana. In the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character, the current actor portraying the character is listed first. [5], Caleb arrives in Walford to meet Chelsea, having spoken previously on the phone about a "job" in which Cheslea is using Lucas as a "courier". [6] Zack is introduced to the soap at Gavin's funeral, where he makes a "scathing toast" and is chased out by Gavin's cousins. Dana says she should ask him, and Jean says Harvey doesnt think she should be out. [15] Smith previously appeared on EastEnders in 2019 as Ellie. The episode followed Dana as she battled over the idea of going to university or staying in the square with her dad Harvey. Episode Count [7] Zack later visits Albert Square, where Sharon lives, to build a relationship with her. Smith noted that despite Dana being at the bottom of the Monroe family's power hierarchy, it would not stop her from attempting to change their family's old-fashioned mindsets. When she later moves in with them, Dana and her flatmate, Tom Cotton begin to become annoyed at her energetic behaviour as she began cleaning the house at four in the morning. However, Sam Warner of Digital Spy hinted that Harvey may never truly approve of Bobby. [36] For the role of Jeanette, Dyer had to learn how to drive a taxi. 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. [40] He used his experience as a father to develop his character and thought it was realistic for Harvey to be "interfering". [27] The character and Taylor's casting details were announced on 17 March 2021. EastEnders star Barbara Smith, who plays Dana Monroe, has revealed that she once appeared on the BBC One soap in 2019 (Image: BBC) In an interview with Inside Soap, Barbara explained the. Together, they reveal the truth to Linda and Mick Carter (Danny Dyer). [36], Jeanette is flagged down by Mick after his car suffers a flat tyre in his attempts to get to the hospital where his wife Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) is having a baby scan. After experiencing dizziness in the Caf, Mila and Kioni Marwa talk to her, and Kioni states that a girl at her school experienced the same symptoms as her, and that she was pregnant. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The couple are currently broken up after Bobby discovered Danas brother Aaron had attempted a far right terrorist attack on the mosque. [39] He is billed as "traditional and a real family man". [17] Dana tells Bobby: "I've spent my life having him make my decisions for me. After Aaron is transferred to a prison in Newcastle, Dana is distraught as she still loves her brother despite his actions. [40] Boatman felt "blessed" to join the cast of a show he has dreamed of joining. Barbara Smith was born on 22nd July 1997 in London, England. She was also asked which storylines she would implement if she was in charge. [4], After the introduction of Boatman's character, their characters were allotted a home set on the set of EastEnders. He contemplates taking a job as a chef on a cruise ship, but decides to stay when Whitney's friend Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) tells him that Whitney needs him to be around. [4] She said that Dana is the nicest character she has played throughout her career, adding that Walford needs more nice characters like her own. Dana then sees Suki Panesar and Eve Unwin arrive, with Suki battered. [42] Aaron is introduced as the eldest son of Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) and brother of Dana Monroe (Barbara Smith). [67] Jada exits in episode 6548, originally broadcast on 31 August 2022. [15] A helpless Bobby watches on and is later "consumed with his own guilt" for not being able to prevent the attack. Sonia walks into the club and argues with Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) and comes face with Rocky but is unaware of who he is and leaves after labelling him a pervert. Dana Monroe (initially credited as Dana Adams) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Barbara Smith.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. Rocky tries to build bridges but Sonia is unwilling to. [4] The character departs in episode 6238, originally broadcast on 16 March 2021. Kim assumes that Howie is gay and does not realise that he has feelings for her; she sets up him on a date with another man until Howie confesses his feelings. Zack notices her and when she tries to run, she is chased by Zack and Sharon. Harvey and Aaron have a close relationship. SHE plays the shy and understated Dana Monroe on EastEnders, but in real life actress Barbara Smith couldnt be more different. Boatman told Alice Penwill of Inside Soap that Harvey sees Rocky as a "really nice guy, almost a kindred spirit on the Square", but warned that his character perhaps should not trust Rocky. Melissa tricks Nancy into transferring money into her account, and they become suspicious when they do not hear back from the investor; they later discover that Nancy has been conned. Dana; TV Series; 2019; 1 episode . [65], On 10 June 2022, the character's departure was announced, having been written out alongside three other characters by new executive producer Chris Clenshaw. 84 She was overjoyed to have been cast due to having been a fan of the soap since her youth. Mother When she arrived on set, Smith felt as though she was stepping into her television and said it was a moment where she had to pinch herself. Harvey gets Dana to follow her in, and she reveals she postponed her course, just then everyone reveals its a surprise party, leaving Dana and Harvey both surprised. 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