Chelsea Fox

[Florijo]

Actress Tiana Benjamin, 21, is to join EastEnders to play Chelsea Fox. Chelsea's the daughter of Denise Fox, who'll be played by Diane Parish. Tiana will appear in the show from May 2006. She's currently starring in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/eastenders/news/news_content/news_20060112.shtml.

How many newcomers is that now? They will need to issue the newbies with name badges soon as there will be way too many new faces in such a short amount of time.

[Kim]

Sounds good. Are the Fox's going to be important characters?

[dddMac1]

she seems ok

[Florijo]

Sounds good. Are the Fox's going to be important characters?

Well, they will be involved with the Wicks, so I guess so.

[Johnny Allen]

Another addition so long as they make the most out her character and of Diane Parish than I will be happy.

[crazy_aimee_123]

diane was great in the bill, so hopefully the ee writers will mould a great character for her.

[the_watts_rule]

That sounds pretty interesting.

[Layne]

Oh cool, this sounds alroght, but i just hope they don't get in too many newcomers and then end up not using them!

[pops110874]

i always reserve judgement til they get on screen. You can never tell with ee, sometimes they work sometimes they dont.

[BlackKat]

I'm getting kinda fed up with all these new characters now. I know some might work, but it's just they're all coming in at once. It's going to be almost like a new show, especially as it's not like one big family is coming in, they're all seperate or in little groups of 2 or 3.

[Debbie Meadows]

Harry Potter star joins 'EastEnders'

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire star Tiana Benjamin has joined the cast of EastEnders in a full time role.

Tiana, who plays Gryffindor Quidditch captain Angelina Johnson in the film, is to appear as Chelsea Fox - the on-screen daughter of actress Diane Parish's previously unnamed character, Denise Fox.

Denise soon becomes romantically involved with Kevin Wicks (Phil Daniels) who turns up out of the blue, much to the surprise of Pat Evans (Pam St Clement) and, of course, Deano Wicks (Matt Di Angelo), who has been telling the Square that his father is dead. Hot on Kevin's tail is his daughter, Carly Wicks (Kellie Shirley). Chelsea will be central to all their storylines.

Of her role, Tiana said: "I’ve been a big fan of EastEnders since I was little and I’m very excited to join the show. I’ve always really admired Diane and I can’t wait to work with her, it really hasn’t sunk in yet!"

Both Tiana Benjamin and Diane Parish will appear on our screens in May, while Phil Daniels and Kellie Shirley will be seen next month.

Just Found this on DS apparently Deano told Pat his dad was dead but he's obviously alive!

[Jada-GDR]

Sounds good. Are the Fox's going to be important characters?i hope so. the new characters don't seem to have many interesting stuff now :(

[Emmak2005]

It seems Albert Square will soon be bulging with new characters, but some of them look oddly familiar.

Hogwarts fans will recognise 21-year-old EastEnders newcomer Tiana Benjamin.

She's in Harry Potter & The Goblet Of Fire as Gryffindor's Quidditch captain Angelina

Tiana will be Chelsea Fox, daughter of Denise Fox - played by Diane Parish, who appeared in the soap eight years ago as Lola Christie... confused? So are we.

Pat's ex-brother-in-law Kevin Wicks, legendary actor Phil Daniels, turns up and gives her the shock of her life - she thought he was dead.

Mods across the land will remember Phil from cult movie Quadrophenia, being the voice on Blur's "Parklife" single & his brief appearance as Freddy "The Rush" Windrush from comedy series Gimme Gimme Gimme a few years back.

Hot on his heels is daughter Carly (Kellie Shirley), who you may have spotted in The Office. She also reminds me of the Susan Gately character from Channel 4's "Teachers", played by Raquel Cassidy. She's also been in Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Smallpox 2002: Silent Weapon, The Bill & starred alongside Kristen Dunst & Paul Bettany in 2004's Wimbledon film. She's also got two other films on the go at the moment. She plays Jools in "The Prey" (which is currently in post-production & a bit-part as "Pram Girl" in a movie called "Venus" which is being filmed as we speak.


http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1377254.jpg KELLY SHIRLEY - another newbie


http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1377238.jpg Newcomer Tiana


Wiping that smile (you had to look closely) off Pauline Fowler's face is Joe Macer's daughter, who pops up the day before their wedding to wreak havoc.

But is actress Niky Wardling, who plays stroppy Megan 'bovvered'? Not likely. You'll recognise her as schoolgirl Lauren's bolshy sidekick in The Catherine Tate Show.

The Mitchell clan is also expanding, with Grant and Tiff's daughter Courtney, played by Megan Jossa, heading for Walford with her dad, while Phil's son Ben (Charlie Jones) is not far behind.

New characters, such as Jim Branning's son Max (Jake Wood), Joe Macer's mate Dave Hill (Bert Atkinson), and Honey's dad Jack Edwards (Nicky Henson).

[lizann]

Is she going to be a smackhead again?

I really dont like the character of Chelesa and i dont see the point of her

[sindydoll]

Is she going to be a smackhead again?

I really dont like the character of Chelesa and i dont see the point of her
:eek: chelsea on heroin :eek: i thought it was coke

[angel_eyes87]

Don't see the point of Chelsea either.

I think it was heroine, by the way it was packaged, wonder how long she is addicted this long, could it possibly be more than a week:lol:

[CrazyLea]

Omg one word for Chelsea... shallow.
She's an idiot. Leaving Theo for flash stuff. What a shallow bitch.

[Chloe O'brien]

They may be adverturous and extend her addiction to a fortnight this time.

[angel_eyes87]

It's all about the money with Chelsea, it has always been her character from the moment she arrived. I have got the feeling that the Producers don't know what to do with any other characters that are not Mitchells, Brannings, Beales and Slaters.

[Chloe O'brien]

Why not just get rid of her they have written out other characters who have been less boring so what is the point if having her in the show.

[tammyy2j]

I hate Chelesa!

[angel_eyes87]

I dont see the point to her either, I like Denise the most out of there Family, Libby is boring and so is Darren, but Darren has a bit more potential

[CrazyLea]

It's all about the money with Chelsea, it has always been her character from the moment she arrived. I have got the feeling that the Producers don't know what to do with any other characters that are not Mitchells, Brannings, Beales and Slaters.

Thought the Masoods are slowly becoming the best family :cheer:. Love the Masoods!

[angel_eyes87]

I absolutely love the Masoods, they are the best Eastenders Family in along time, I use to hate them when they first came in, but the producer has finally realised that they are a funny family, every scene that they are involved in is hilirious:lol:

[CrazyLea]

I loved it at the dinner party thing the other day.. with TAmwar.. everything he said just cracked me up lmao

[angel_eyes87]

They have to be the funniest family on TV in years, whoever cast them struck gold, because they are sooooo funny.

[Dutchgirl]

Well Nina Wadia is a comedy actress. She can be so brutally honest in a funny way.

[tammyy2j]

I dont see the point of Chelesa or her family - after Kevin's death Denise got very boring and her pairing with Lucas (who really looks too young for her and to be Chelesa's dad) is terrible.

I do agree i am loving the Massods at the moment

[Perdita]

EastEnders star Tiana Benjamin has claimed that male viewers confuse her with her soap character.

The 24-year-old actress, who plays maneater Chelsea Fox on the BBC One show, admitted that her alter-ego's on screen antics have made her a firm favourite with the opposite sex.

Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, she explained: "I think men think I am her when I go out. They do try their luck. I'm not single - my boyfriend's not in the industry - so I don't need to worry, but it makes me laugh.

"I bet it'd be different if Chelsea was a librarian in a polo neck. The funniest thing was someone driving past me shouting: 'Chelsea, get yer t*ts out!' At least I know people are watching the show."

Benjamin made her debut as Chelsea in 2006 and has since been nominated for sexiest female at the British Soap Awards three times.

She joked: "Clearly not many people know or see me first thing in the morning! I find it complimentary, but also a bit embarrassing. Of course, if I wasn't shortlisted I'd be a bit upset."

Benjamin has previously admitted that she enjoys her character's many kissing scenes on the Walford-based programme.

[Hannelene]

Is she still in the show?
I haven't watched EE for ages!

[Perdita]

Yes, she is. Sadly :(

[Hannelene]

But she is SO wooden :(
Is the rest of her family still in it or have they had the sense to get rid of them too?

[Perdita]

Denise and Libby are still in it as is her father Lucas Johnson and half-brother Jordan :)

[Hannelene]

I didn't know about her dad and half brother.:eek:
I may have to watch this soap again to see if the acting has improved or am I better staying away.

[angel_eyes87]

Watch for the Masoods, if you have Sky plus, fast forward her scenes.

[Hannelene]

Did the mum and dad win something at the last TV awards? for best comedy pairing or something like that? if so then I found them very funny

[angel_eyes87]

Yeah they won best onscreen pairing aswell as Nadia winning best comedic performance, so its obvious Eastenders are going to show the Masoods more as they won awards for them. You have to admit they are so funny to watch.

[Hannelene]

I have only seen them on the TV awards show I don't watch EE on a regular basis anymore

[Dutchgirl]

Maybe we can start a Masood thread?

[di marco]

they really need to get rid of chelsea, shes so annoying, boring and shallow! they need to get rid of libby as well

[Hannelene]

Libby is still there? Why?

[Perdita]

Because she is a teenager living with her mum and big sister.

[Hannelene]

So aware of that I just thought the family would of moved on by now.

[tammyy2j]

You think after being in prison (for her and Deano lying about Patrick's attack) it might have changed her - no she is a still a selfish bratty biatch

[RuebenClara]

Omg one word for Chelsea... shallow.
She's an idiot. Leaving Theo for flash stuff. What a shallow bitch.

She left Theo as she felt she wasn't goos enough for him. She just retorted to the flash stuff as that is what she knows. She felt out of her league with Theo.

[Hannelene]

I dislike her with a passion a real airhead!

[matt1378]

Theo seemed like a decent bloke as well, ah well Chelsea has left for now maybe she won't come back? :rotfl:

[Hannelene]

She is gone now?
So it's safe for me to start watching the soap again?

[Perdita]

She will be back though :(

[Hannelene]

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsdow

[lizann]

preggers by gray?

[lizann]

club crush in event organised by chelsea

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/29863746/deadly-crowd-crush-eastenders-spoilers-chelsea-fox/