Pushpa Ferreira certainly knew how to make an entrance in Albert Square, with her dramatic and scandalous backstory. The estranged wife of Dan Ferreira, Pushpa left him after having an affair with his best friend, with whom she then moved in. This twist not only rocked Dan’s world but also…

Rob Minter’s arrival in Albert Square on 21st June 2006 was anything but ordinary. Introduced at a Walford Community Charitable Trust meeting by Victor Brown, Rob quickly made an impression. At a charity auction, he even tried to outbid Ian Beale, who was bidding for a bracelet for Dawn Swann,…

Roy Evans’ arrival in Albert Square in December 1994 marked the beginning of a rollercoaster relationship with Pat Butcher. They met at a car sales auction, and with her husband Frank having absconded months earlier, Pat and Roy quickly hit it off. Roy moved into Pat’s home and revamped Deals…

Rosie Miller’s life was anything but easy. She endured a tragic childhood, losing her mother to suicide and having to grow up with her brother Clint and other siblings. Her first marriage to Mike Swann resulted in two children, Mickey and Dawn, but Mike left when the kids were very…

Sasha Perkins made quite the entrance in Albert Square, initially appearing in 2003 as Adi Ferreira’s escort friend. Adi hired her to pose as his girlfriend at a family wedding to impress his father, Dan Ferreira – a plan that, of course, brought its own share of drama. But Sasha…

Shirley Benson arrived in Albert Square in May 2003, bringing with her a bundle of charm and a fair share of troubles. As a divorcée with three grown sons—two in the army and one living in New Zealand—Shirley settled into her new life with her cat, Boots, and a job…

Spencer Moon burst onto the scene in November 2002, arriving in Albert Square with his older brother, Alfie. Alfie took over the management of The Queen Victoria public house, and the brothers, along with their beloved Nana Moon, moved into the upstairs flat. With both parents tragically killed when Spencer…

Ronny Ferreira made quite the splash when the Ferreiras arrived in Albert Square in 2003. While his siblings, Kareena and Adi, managed the family’s clothes stall and Ash found work at the local community centre, Ronny pursued his passion for music, earning his keep as a disc jockey. His friend…

Carmel Jackson, née Roberts, made quite the impression when she first arrived in Walford in June 1986. As Michelle Fowler’s health visitor, Carmel was instantly recognizable with her long dreadlocks and colorful attire. Her West Indian heritage mixed with a British upbringing made her a lively addition to the square.…

Charlie Cotton was the quintessential rogue of Albert Square, first stepping into the scene in 1986 after a nearly 30-year absence. Born in 1931 in Walford, he married Dot Colwell in 1956, and the pair had a son, Nick, in 1959. Charlie worked as a lorry driver but wasn’t content…