Category: EastEnders
Date: 23.06.2005
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EastEnders today revealed three new characters who will be joining the show later this summer.
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'Dawn', played by Kara Tointon, is Mickey Miller's (Joe Swash) sister.
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Aged 23, Dawn has been travelling for the last few years and is currently living in France where Mickey goes to see her.
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A real charmer with a touch of the footballer's wives about her, she oozes charisma and sex appeal.
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Kara said of her new role: "EastEnders is my dream job and I feel blessed with this opportunity. Dawn is sexy, independent and has this amazing wardrobe - I can't wait to start filming."
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'Joe Macer', played by Ray Brooks, is a recent widower who is beginning to get his life back on track.
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A 60-something man who has a career in the building trade, he is starting to re-enter the social scene following the loss of his wife. His attempts to do so lead him to Albert Square.
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Ray said: "It will be a great adventure for me. I've worked with a few of the cast previously so look forward to resuming old friendships.
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"Whilst I tremble at the thought, I am really looking forward to jumping on board."
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Finally 'Naomi Julien', played by Petra Letang, will also be arriving in Albert Square later this summer.
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Naomi, 24, is a young nursing friend of Sonia Fowler.
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Petra said of her new role: "This is a really unbelievable opportunity, I'm just so happy. Naomi is a true East Ender and is going to bring drama to the square from day one."
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Notes to Editors
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Ray Brooks starred in the television drama Cathy Come 91Èȱ¬, Sixties film The Knack and is the voice of Mr Benn.
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Kara Tointon has previously starred in Dream Team (Gina Molliano), Teachers (Pauline) and The Football Factory (Tameka).
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Kara's character 'Dawn' is Mickey's sister and Rosie's daughter but not Keith's. She is the half sister of the twins Demi and Darren.
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Petra Letang has been in a number of television shows including Babyfather 2, Jonathan Creek and The Last Detective. She is currently starring in President Of An Empty Room at The National Theatre.
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Naomi and Joe will arrive in the square in August and Dawn will appear in September.
