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SUZANNE Shaw is desperately trying to lose weight before she starts wearing new Emmerdale character Eve Birch's skimpy gear.
The former Hear'Say star, 28, who begins playing flirty Eve next month, told Closer magazine: "I'll be wearing hot pants so I'm planning to lose half a stone.
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Suzanne Shaw makes her presence felt in Emmerdale next week as her flirty, man-eating soap counterpart Eve Jenson turns up in the village out of the blue. Granddaughter to Edna (Shirley Stelfox), Eve arrives on her doorstep safe in the knowledge that she'll take her in. Curious about Eve's sudden arrival, though, it's not long before Edna rumbles the real reason behind her decision to leave her life in France - she's running from her mounting debts and problematic marriage. Here, Digital Spy chats to Suzanne about joining the show and which male characters are on her proverbial 'to do' list.
How did the part come about?
"I was asked to audition along with lots and lots of other actresses before Christmas. I received really good feedback from them but I didn't hear anything for ages. Normally, roles are cast quite quickly, so if you don't hear anything in a couple of weeks, you just presume that they've gone with someone else. After Christmas, they asked me to go in for a camera test, so I frantically learned the scripts. I woke up on the morning, though, and I was completely snowed in! They called and cancelled the audition because none of the other actors could make it. I was waiting for a while after that and then I'd set off home from Manchester to London with all my suitcases. I was literally on my doorstep in London when they called to ask if I could do the camera test an hour later! Then another few weeks later, they called up and offered me the part!"
What do you think of Emmerdale's state of play at the moment?
"It's stepped its game up so much in the last year. No longer should it be the underdog!"
What can you tell us about Eve?
"She's feisty and very flirtatious. She's been left with a lot of debt in France and she turns up in the Dales because she has nowhere else to go - she knows that Edna's a real soft touch and wouldn't leave her own family at the front door. Eve does lie to start with because she doesn't want anyone to know why she's actually there - she doesn't want to let everyone know that she's failed again. Edna finds out the truth, though, and demands to know why she lied. Because she's going through a break-up, she deals with it by flirting with the men of the village. She finds it easier to get on with guys than girls - she's quite sarcastic and to-the-point."
Do you think we'll ever meet her husband?
"That's really interesting... I'm not sure. Only if he's hot! That's what I've said to the producers anyway. Johnny Depp would be good, wouldn't he? Imagine if he came into the show? That'd be wicked."
Who's on her proverbial 'to do' list?
"The first guy on Eve's list is Ryan, so I was kissing James Sutton the other day. Then there's a few more coming up, too!"
Who have you mostly been filming with since you arrived?
"Shirley [Stelfox] and Ryan mainly. Everyone's been really welcoming. James was really lovely on the first day I met him - I actually filmed my first scene with him on my very first day. He took me on a guided tour around the village. And then Shirley - she's just such a great mentor. She's really taken me under her wing. There aren't any egos on the show because everyone grafts so hard. That's what makes it such a great working environment - it's so relaxed. There's such an excitement buzzing through the studio at the minute because the programme's been doing so well. You can really feel the atmosphere."
What were you most looking forward to when you arrived in Emmerdale?
"Having a pint in The Woolpack! I just think it's great. When I was filming my first scene in there, I noticed loads of things that I'd not seen before watching it on the television. I was going around saying, 'I didn't realise that picture was there', and, 'I thought the door went that way' - I sounded like a right fan! And then the village - I got quite emotional walking around it. It's so breathtakingly beautiful. It was funny because my husband came to collect me on my first day in the village and he doesn't like to be a fan of anything, but he said it really choked him driving into it."
Why does Andy take an immediate disliking to her?
"When Eve was originally in the show years ago (played by another actress), there was a storyline where all the kids went out for a few drinks, stole a car and they ended up killing one of their school teachers. Eve ended up grassing them all up to the police and the guy who was driving was put away for it. So Andy and Katie don't like Eve at all."
What's to come from Eve beyond her first couple of weeks?
"She ends up with a job at Butler's Farm and starts working with Andy, so he starts to soften towards her a little. Adam Barton takes a shine to Eve to start with when she turns up to work inappropriately dressed. There are a lot of funny scenes coming up, though - she's so sarcastic with everyone. I can have so much fun with her. Eve doesn't care about rubbing people up the wrong way - if blokes want to cheat on their partners with her, then that's not her problem!"
Is there anyone else she ends up taking a shine to?
"That'd be telling! Initially, it's a case of which Barton will fall for her charms… Also, I've not actually done any scenes yet with another person where it'd be obvious, but she likes this other guy, too. I really don't know how they're going to introduce them, though…"
lizann (24-03-2010)
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Suzanne Shaw makes her presence felt in Emmerdale next week as her flirty, man-eating soap counterpart Eve Jenson turns up in the village out of the blue. Granddaughter to Edna (Shirley Stelfox), Eve arrives on her doorstep safe in the knowledge that she'll take her in. Curious about Eve's sudden arrival, though, it's not long before Edna rumbles the real reason behind her decision to leave her life in France - she's running from her mounting debts and problematic marriage. Here, Digital Spy chats to Suzanne about joining the show and which male characters are on her proverbial 'to do' list.
How did the part come about?
"I was asked to audition along with lots and lots of other actresses before Christmas. I received really good feedback from them but I didn't hear anything for ages. Normally, roles are cast quite quickly, so if you don't hear anything in a couple of weeks, you just presume that they've gone with someone else. After Christmas, they asked me to go in for a camera test, so I frantically learned the scripts. I woke up on the morning, though, and I was completely snowed in! They called and cancelled the audition because none of the other actors could make it. I was waiting for a while after that and then I'd set off home from Manchester to London with all my suitcases. I was literally on my doorstep in London when they called to ask if I could do the camera test an hour later! Then another few weeks later, they called up and offered me the part!"
What do you think of Emmerdale's state of play at the moment?
"It's stepped its game up so much in the last year. No longer should it be the underdog!"
What can you tell us about Eve?
"She's feisty and very flirtatious. She's been left with a lot of debt in France and she turns up in the Dales because she has nowhere else to go - she knows that Edna's a real soft touch and wouldn't leave her own family at the front door. Eve does lie to start with because she doesn't want anyone to know why she's actually there - she doesn't want to let everyone know that she's failed again. Edna finds out the truth, though, and demands to know why she lied. Because she's going through a break-up, she deals with it by flirting with the men of the village. She finds it easier to get on with guys than girls - she's quite sarcastic and to-the-point."
Do you think we'll ever meet her husband?
"That's really interesting... I'm not sure. Only if he's hot! That's what I've said to the producers anyway. Johnny Depp would be good, wouldn't he? Imagine if he came into the show? That'd be wicked."
Who's on her proverbial 'to do' list?
"The first guy on Eve's list is Ryan, so I was kissing James Sutton the other day. Then there's a few more coming up, too!"
Who have you mostly been filming with since you arrived?
"Shirley [Stelfox] and Ryan mainly. Everyone's been really welcoming. James was really lovely on the first day I met him - I actually filmed my first scene with him on my very first day. He took me on a guided tour around the village. And then Shirley - she's just such a great mentor. She's really taken me under her wing. There aren't any egos on the show because everyone grafts so hard. That's what makes it such a great working environment - it's so relaxed. There's such an excitement buzzing through the studio at the minute because the programme's been doing so well. You can really feel the atmosphere."
What were you most looking forward to when you arrived in Emmerdale?
"Having a pint in The Woolpack! I just think it's great. When I was filming my first scene in there, I noticed loads of things that I'd not seen before watching it on the television. I was going around saying, 'I didn't realise that picture was there', and, 'I thought the door went that way' - I sounded like a right fan! And then the village - I got quite emotional walking around it. It's so breathtakingly beautiful. It was funny because my husband came to collect me on my first day in the village and he doesn't like to be a fan of anything, but he said it really choked him driving into it."
Why does Andy take an immediate disliking to her?
"When Eve was originally in the show years ago (played by another actress), there was a storyline where all the kids went out for a few drinks, stole a car and they ended up killing one of their school teachers. Eve ended up grassing them all up to the police and the guy who was driving was put away for it. So Andy and Katie don't like Eve at all."
What's to come from Eve beyond her first couple of weeks?
"She ends up with a job at Butler's Farm and starts working with Andy, so he starts to soften towards her a little. Adam Barton takes a shine to Eve to start with when she turns up to work inappropriately dressed. There are a lot of funny scenes coming up, though - she's so sarcastic with everyone. I can have so much fun with her. Eve doesn't care about rubbing people up the wrong way - if blokes want to cheat on their partners with her, then that's not her problem!"
Is there anyone else she ends up taking a shine to?
"That'd be telling! Initially, it's a case of which Barton will fall for her charms… Also, I've not actually done any scenes yet with another person where it'd be obvious, but she likes this other guy, too. I really don't know how they're going to introduce them, though…"
lizann (24-03-2010)
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"That'd be telling! Initially, it's a case of which Barton will fall for her charms… Also, I've not actually done any scenes yet with another person where it'd be obvious, but she likes this other guy, too. I really don't know how they're going to introduce them, though…"
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Emmerdale's new recruit Suzanne Shaw has revealed that she is thrilled by the friendships she has made since making her debut on the soap.
The actress recently landed the part of Edna Birch's (Shirley Stelfox) granddaughter Eve Jenson on the Yorkshire-based drama and her first scenes will be broadcast next week.
As well as Stelfox, Shaw has been working closely with James Sutton over the past few weeks as his character Ryan Lamb is the first to capture the attention of her flirtatious alter ego.
Speaking to DS about her first few weeks on set, Shaw explained: "Everyone's been really welcoming. James was really lovely on the first day I met him - I actually filmed my first scene with him on my very first day. He took me on a guided tour around the village.
"And then Shirley - she's just such a great mentor. She's really taken me under her wing."
She added: "There aren't any egos on the show because everyone grafts so hard. That's what makes it such a great working environment - it's so relaxed."
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Emmerdale newcomer Suzanne Shaw has revealed that the soap's cast and crew are buzzing with excitement thanks to its current strong ratings performance.
The actress recently became the latest signing of the drama's series producer Gavin Blyth, who has been steering an ongoing revamp of the programme since taking office in January 2009.
In December, Blyth explained that he felt proud of a ratings boost which started after his changes began to play out on screen. A month later, the show received some of its best viewing figures in years as the climax to the Wylde-Lamb saga aired.
Speaking to DS about Emmerdale's change in fortunes, Shaw commented: "It's stepped its game up so much in the last year. No longer should it be the underdog!"
She continued: "There's such an excitement buzzing through the studio at the minute because the programme's been doing so well. You can really feel the atmosphere."
Shaw will be seen making her debut as Edna Birch's (Shirley Stelfox) flirtatious granddaughter Eve Jenson next week.
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Suzanne Shaw has dismissed comparisons with her former Hear'Say bandmate Kym Marsh.
The actress and singer, who recently joined the cast of Emmerdale, said she could understand why people would want to draw parallels between her and Marsh, who has appeared as Michelle Connor on Coronation Street since 2006.
However, Shaw said she was not willing to wage war and praised Marsh's work on the rival soap. "I know (comparing us) is an obvious thing to do because she's in a rival soap but the soaps themselves compete against each other," she said.
"I don't think the actors should be doing that too. I'm just doing my own job, my own character and I'm doing what I enjoy doing."
According to Metro, Shaw said she was proud of all four of her former Hear'Say bandmates, although she admitted their varying schedules made it difficult to keep in touch.
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Emmerdale newcomer Suzanne Shaw has admitted that the soap's intense filming schedule came as a "shock" when she joined the drama.
The actress signed up to play Edna Birch's (Shirley Stelfox) granddaughter Eve Jenson in January and will be seen making her debut in the role later this week.
Shaw first found fame in pop group Hear'Say before later securing parts in West End shows like Chicago and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Speaking to PA about how she has adjusted to her Emmerdale commitments, the star explained: "It's bloody hard, so it's a been a little bit of a shock to the system but I'm enjoying it!"
She continued: "[It's] very different. Everything's a lot smaller - it works at a very different pace. I'm so used to doing evening work and live shows.
"Also, with all the script learning, I'm constantly learning scripts, whereas I normally do a few weeks of learning a role and then have six months of not having to learn a script because you know the character so well.
"So the process of every single night reading your scripts, learning it for the next day and getting used to your call times and working in blocks is really hectic."
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Suzanne Shaw has admitted that she was nervous about kissing her Emmerdale co-stars.
Shaw, who will appear on the soap for the first time this week, recently revealed that her character Eve Jensen will have several love interests.
However, speaking on This Morning, she explained that she was unsure about the etiquette involved in on-screen romances.
"I had to ask the others what the protocol was for kissing," she revealed. "I did feel like a teenager. I asked James Sutton if he had any gum!"
Shaw added that her husband is also uncomfortable with the scenes, explaining: "He does say, 'So how do you kiss? Do you use tongues?'"
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