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Was born and raised in Sierra Leone but relocated to Streatham, London as a teenager when she decided to become an actress.

Collects wigs; she owns around 30 wigs which she uses for herself and the characters that she plays. This began when her own hair started breaking due to the constant tonging her hair underwent in preparation for her guest appearance on The Gentle Touch (1980).

Was declared bankrupt in October 2014 over an unpaid tax bill.

Has two sisters, Emma and Cecilia.

Is just 8 years older than Richard Blackwood, who plays her son on EastEnders (1985).