Tina Carter

Name: Tina Carter
First Appeared: 18th November 2013
Last Appeared: 29th July 2021
Played by: Luisa Bradshaw-White

With her infectious laugh and wild antics, Tina burst onto the Walford scene after Shirley had crashed with her for a time and now she wanted her sister to return the favour! From the moment she arrived, it was clear that Tina was a force to be reckoned with, bringing a whirlwind of energy and drama wherever she went.

Tina’s early days in Albert Square were anything but smooth. She arrived with a bang, escaping an abusive relationship with her girlfriend Tosh. Tina’s resilience shone through as she rebuilt her life, finding solace in her family, especially her sister Shirley. The Carter clan’s dynamic was never dull with Tina around, whether she was causing chaos at The Queen Vic or getting into scrapes with her nephew Mick.

Romance for Tina was a rollercoaster ride. Her relationship with Tosh was tumultuous, marked by love and heartbreak. But it was her fling with Sonia Fowler that really set tongues wagging. Their on-again, off-again romance was filled with drama, misunderstandings, and the occasional public spat. Despite the ups and downs, Tina’s heart was always in the right place, even if her love life was a bit of a mess.

A traumatic past with Stuart Highway came to light, revealing that he hadn’t been the nicest of guys, mainly a bully. Tina’s bravery in confronting him and standing up for herself was a testament to her indomitable spirit. She may have been knocked down, but Tina always got back up, ready to face whatever life threw at her.

In the end, Tina’s story took a tragic turn when she crossed paths with the sinister Gray Atkins. He straggled her and dumped her body in the wreck of the old Indian restaurant and Tina wasn’t found for quite some time, devastating the Carter family, who genuinely thought she had just run off somewhere.

Tina Carter was a true Walford legend, a wild child with a heart of gold who left an indelible mark on everyone she met.