Linda Henry | |
|---|---|
| Born | Linda Henry 24 August 1959 |
| Other names | Linda Valiris[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Notable work | Bad Girls EastEnders |
| Spouse |
Stavros Valiris (m. 1992) |
| Children | 1 |
Linda Valiris (née Henry; born 24 August 1959) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Yvonne Atkins in the ITV prison drama series Bad Girls and Shirley Carter in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She had previously appeared in EastEnders as the original Lorraine Salter, the mother of Mandy Salter (Nicola Stapleton), from 1991 to 1992. Her other acting credits include Cracker (1995), Prime Suspect (1997) and Trial & Retribution (1998). She has also appeared in the films Beautiful Thing (1996) and The Business (2005).