Meryl Fernandes

Meryl Fernandes
Fernandes in 2012
Born
Meryl Glynis Fernandes

1983 (age 40–41)
Tower Hamlets, London, England[1]
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Actress and presenter
Years active1993–present
Known for

Meryl Glynis Fernandes (born 1983)[1] is an English actress and presenter. She played Afia Masood, a love interest for Tamwar Masood (Himesh Patel) in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, originally making a guest appearance between 29 December 2009[2] and 5 January 2010.[3] She returned to the role of Afia, on 18 November 2010, this time as a regular character.[4] She departed EastEnders on 7 June 2012.[5][6]

  1. ^ a b "England & Wales births 1837–2006 Transcription". Find My Past. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  2. ^ Green, Kris (29 December 2009). "Amira's father Qadim arrives in Walford". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  3. ^ Green, Kris (5 January 2010). "Lauren's furious to see Peter kissing Zsa Zsa". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  4. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (18 November 2010). "Billy discovers Shirley's secret". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
  5. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (23 May 2012). "'EastEnders': Afia Masood to leave Walford". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
  6. ^ "Kat's back in the nick of time for Jean!". What's on TV. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2012.