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'''Laurie Brett''' (born 2 May 1970) is a Scottish actress, currently known for her role as ] in the ] ] '']'', in which she has starred since 2004. '''Laurie Brett''' (born 2 May 1970 in ]) is a Scottish actress, currently known for her role as ] in '']'', which she has starred in since 2004.


== Personal life == == Personal life ==
Brett was born in ] in 1970. She studied at the London Studio Centre. She is fluent in ]. She supports Friendship Walks for the '']'' and has participated in various charity events. Brett was born in Scotland. She studied at the London Studio Centre. She is fluent in spanish. She supports Friendship Walks for the '']'' and has participated in various charity events. As of 2007, Brett lives in ].<ref name="brett"></ref>
Brett was in a relationship with a musician named Dave Evans for six years. The couple met on a ] in 2001 and got engaged; however, they split before the wedding, in 2007. Laurie told the '']'', "It's an amicable split and we remain good friends."<ref name="brett"/>


On the '']'' show, she revealed that she speaks with a strong Scottish accent. However, on moving to ], she dropped the accent and can speak as a Londoner - fitting for her ''EastEnders'' role. On the '']'', she revealed she speaks with a Scottish accent. However, on moving to London, she dropped the accent and can speak as a Londoner - fitting for her ''EastEnders'' role.


==Career== ==Career==
⚫ She has toured with Circo Magico, a ], in ] and ], played a prostitute in the London production of the musical '']'' (her singing and dancing skills have made her a regular in the ]), starred in ] productions, and appeared in the UK Tour of '']'' as Magenta, starring alongside ] as Frank.


⚫ She has toured with Circo Magico, a ], in Mexico and Central America, played a prostitute in the London production of the musical '']'' (her singing and dancing skills have made her a regular in the ]), starred in ] productions and she has appeared in the UK Tour of '']'' as Magenta, starring alongside ] as Frank.
⚫ Brett made her television debut as an office girl in '']'' in 1992. She has appeared in several ]s, including most notably Learn Direct Scotland commercials.


⚫ Brett made her television debut in '']'' (as an office girl) in 1992. She has appeared in several ]s, including most notably Learn Direct Scotland commercials.
⚫ She made her first appearance in ''EastEnders'' in June 2004, at which time the character was known as ]. The character was widowed within months, and in 2007 married ].


⚫ She made her first appearance in ''EastEnders'' in June 2004, at which time the character was known as ].
==TV appearances==
Since appearing in '']'' Brett has made a variety of guest appearances on ] shows including '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.


She participated in the ] and ] ] ] appeals where she sang alongside the rest of the ] cast; in the latter, she was cast as '']''. She participated in the 2007 and 2008 ] ] appeals where she sang alongside the rest of the '']'' cast; in the latter, she was cast as '']''.


==Television== ==Filmogrophy==
*'']'' (]-Present)-Jane Beale *'']'' (2004-Present)- ]
*'']'' (TV Episode) (2002)- Female Customer
⚫ *'']'' Forgive and Forget (])-Irene Murray
*''Mine's A Double'' (TV Episode) (2002)- Female Customer
⚫ *'']'' Reminders (])- Emma Gilmore
*'']'' Mines a Double (])-Female Customer *'']'' (2 Episodes) (1996-1998)- Emma Gilmore
⚫ *''Forgive And Forget'' (TV Episode) (1998)- Irene Murray
*'']'' Date Unknown can someone add this date for family affairs when laurie brett starred in this
⚫ *''Reminders'' (TV Episode) (1996)- Emma Gilmore
*'']'' (]) *'']'' (1992)
*'']''


==References== ==References==
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Laurie Brett
BornLaurie Brett
OccupationActress
Years active1992–present

Laurie Brett (born 2 May 1970 in Hamilton, Scotland) is a Scottish actress, currently known for her role as Jane Beale in EastEnders, which she has starred in since 2004.

Personal life

Brett was born in Scotland. She studied at the London Studio Centre. She is fluent in spanish. She supports Friendship Walks for the Breast Cancer Campaign and has participated in various charity events. As of 2007, Brett lives in North London.

Brett was in a relationship with a musician named Dave Evans for six years. The couple met on a blind date in 2001 and got engaged; however, they split before the wedding, in 2007. Laurie told the Sunday Mirror, "It's an amicable split and we remain good friends."

On the Richard and Judy show, she revealed she speaks with a Scottish accent. However, on moving to London, she dropped the accent and can speak as a Londoner - fitting for her EastEnders role.

Career

She has toured with Circo Magico, a travelling circus, in Mexico and Central America, played a prostitute in the London production of the musical Les Misérables (her singing and dancing skills have made her a regular in the musical theatre), starred in fringe productions and she has appeared in the UK Tour of The Rocky Horror Show as Magenta, starring alongside Jason Donovan as Frank.

Brett made her television debut in London's Burning (as an office girl) in 1992. She has appeared in several television advertisements, including most notably Learn Direct Scotland commercials.

She made her first appearance in EastEnders in June 2004, at which time the character was known as Jane Collins.

She participated in the 2007 and 2008 Children in Need telethon appeals where she sang alongside the rest of the EastEnders cast; in the latter, she was cast as Mary Poppins.

Filmogrophy

References

  1. ^ LAURIE: IT'S THE ENDER FOR ME AND MY LOVER

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