NINA WADIA

Nina Wadia reveals all about playing Zainab Masood on Eastenders in Episode 2 of Soap From The Box.  

Nina shares behind the scenes insights about working on Albert Square, getting to know the star studded cast and the tricks of the trade when it comes to eating prop food! 

Re-live some of Nina’s great moments on Eastenders here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wviT7U76c1M

The chat covers her work on Goodness Gracious Me, Still Open All Hours, Vicar of Dibley, Bollywood and having a crush on Guy Ritchie while filming Aladdin.  

The conversation also explores ethnic representation on Eastenders and some of the experiences of the character Zainab.

If any of these issues have affected you, you can find information and support here:
Muslim Women Network http://www.mwnuk.co.uk/
Muslim Youth Helpline https://www.myh.org.uk/

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Lee Salisbury is a Series Producer & Director who worked in Continuing Drama for over 10 years.

Thanks to David Stevens at The Bothy for editing and technical wizardry.
@davidstevens_editor @the__bothy

Thanks to Rosie Baker-Smith  for her social media help and Orla McKibbin for her press help.

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