Afia Masood
played by Meryl Fernandes
First appearance: 01.10.2010
Marital Status: Married
Address: 41 Albert Square
Occupation: Co-owner of the Argee Bhajee/ Opticians receptionist
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About Meryl Fernandes
Eastenders was Meryl's first professional acting role, although she has also appeared in the show as a schoolgirl extra!She has also starred in a variety of television shows including the smash hit drama 'Doctor Who' and 'Minder' along side none other than resident cheeky-chappy Shane Richie!
In theatre, Meryl has dazzled audiences at the National theatre in 'The Man of Mode' and 'A Matter of Life and Death'.
Character Profile
Afia is adventurous and straight to the point, doesn't sugar-coat the truth, and doesn't follow everyone else. Life is too short to just be part of the crowd and she wants to stand out!
The closest person she has is her father, Yusef, after losing her mother at a young age.
She knows what she wants and cunningly knows how to get it, which she proved by bagging the Square's local nerd Tamwar Masood. But can they live happily ever after with the past that lies between both their families?
