Category: EastEnders
Date: 13.10.2004
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It is today
announced that the Ferreira family and Sasha Perkins will
be leaving EastEnders in Spring 2005.
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In a mutual decision between the programme makers and
the actors, it was decided that the characters' stories had run their
course.
The characters are:
Adi Ferreira (played by Ameet Chana);
Ash Ferreira (played by Raji James);
Ronny Ferreira (played by Ray Panthaki);
Kareena Ferreira (played by Pooja Shah);
Tariq Larousi (played by Nabil Elouahabi);
Sasha Perkins (played by Jemma Walker).
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The family first arrived in Walford in June 2003 and
live at No. 55 Victoria Road, Walford.
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An EastEnders spokesperson says: "The acting ability
of all of the talent has been outstanding over the past year and we'd
like to thank them for their professionalism and dedication to the job.
We wish them all the very best of luck for the future."
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Nabil Elouahabi (Tariq) comments: "I've really
enjoyed being part of the show and look forward to moving onto pastures
new."
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Ray Panthaki (Ronny) comments: "I'm very grateful
for the experiences EastEnders has given me but I'm now incredibly excited
about moving onto other projects, particularly one I have already lined
up."
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Jemma Walker (Sasha) comments: "I came in originally
for just a few episodes last year and was delighted when offered a six
month contract.
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"I'm actually going to have been here for longer
than that when I leave and I've loved every minute of working with Pooja,
Raji, Nabil, Ameet and Ray. They've made it a pleasure."
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Pooja Shah (Kareena) comments: "I've loved being
part of the show and I'm going to miss everyone involved, cast, crew
and production because it's like having been part of a family."
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For further character and storyline information and
on-screen dates, log onto bbc.co.uk/eastenders
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