Dean stayed at the school as a full-time student for several years learning her trades of acting, singing and dancing. She is a bonny girl like Diana Dors. I find threads like this uneasy as they turn to body shaming so quickly if I was the actress I wouldn't really like reading comments calling her fat even if that isn't the intention and I don't think it's relevant at all. Thank you mula sa puso ko dahil hindi niyo ako iniwan nasa baba man ako ng maraming taon, pinipintasan, pinagtatawanan, tinuring nang ''patay,' 'laos,' 'tapos' sa showbiz," she added.
EastEnders bosses hit back after fans claim Letitia Dean was bizarrely replaced for telephone scene. [12] The lie paid off and she got the part, clinching the deal because of her laugh, which Holland and Smith described as "the dirtiest in the world! "I want you to look at these photos," she told her fans, before reminding them that anything is possible with belief and hard work. She starred in two series of the BBC drama The Hello Girls, set in a Derby telephone exchange in the 1960s; medical dramas Casualty and Doctors; the ITV police drama The Bill; romantic comedy Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married, and the Channel 4 sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey as a weathergirl. [29] They married in September 2002 at All Saints' Church in Marylebone. [5], Dean began performing professionally at the age of 12, when she was cast as "Pepper" in the hit stage musical, Annie, at London's Victoria Palace Theatre.
I found an article from 2009 that showed her quite slim after losing weight but she looked older in the face. She was previously married to Jason Pethers. Her legs are great though, wish I had them. Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress. Dean was born in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire to parents Leslie (a tailor) and Ellie Dean, in a cottage rented on the grand estate of English romantic novelist Barbara Cartland, known as Camfield Place.
The effect was great, even if my breath did smell foul. Her other television roles include Grange Hill (1983–1984), Brookside (1984), The Hello Girls (1996–1998), and Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married (1999–2000).
... with my children and future grandchildren. She is known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.An original cast member from 1985 to 1995, she reprised the role from 2001 to 2006, and again from 2012.
Slim and toned no idea how she gets them like that. [25] December 2007 saw Letitia Dean appear as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, at the Regent Theatre, Ipswich. "[29], In 2001, Dean became engaged to jobbing actor Jason Pethers after knowing him for only a few months.
The exaggerated shoulder pads don't do her any favours. Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress. She was also nominated in the category of Best Couple (shared with Nigel Harman).
[34], Sylvia Young Theatre School notable Alumni, Meet the Strictly Come Dancing contestants, Letitia Dean joining new 'Strictly' series, Leititia Dean Voted Off Strictly Come Dancing, Letitia Dean joins 'Strictly' UK arena tour, Star interview: Fairfield panto stars in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Letitia announces plans to wed Jason Pethers, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Letitia_Dean&oldid=984292820, Alumni of the Sylvia Young Theatre School, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, TV series (Episode: "Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells"), This page was last edited on 19 October 2020, at 09:27. She was also nominated in the category of Best Dramatic Performance for "Den's Return" but lost out to Mark Charnock of Emmerdale.
Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. [32] As well as acting, Dean is a keen singer (with a mezzo-soprano voice) and tap dancer. In 2007, she participated in the fifth series of the BBC dance competition Strictly Come Dancing, finishing fourth.
[4] This later prompted Dean's successful application to attend the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts at ten years old, and later the Sylvia Young Theatre School in Marylebone, London, which has famously produced some of Britain's most familiar television and musical stars. There's a difference between someone who has always been curvy/plump, and has always looked the same, and someone who is just plain obese and fills their face with pies. [10], In 1984, Dean auditioned to play one of the original characters in BBC1's brand new soap opera, EastEnders—she was selected for an interview on the strength of a photograph alone.
As well as television and theatre work, Dean regularly appears in seasonal pantomimes—she and other EastEnders stars such as Steve McFadden are rumoured to have a special clause in their contracts that permits them time off from filming to star in a pantomime each year. ... Letitia Dean first starred as Sharon Watts in EastEnders in 1985. [11] The creators of EastEnders, Tony Holland and Julia Smith, were looking for a "bouncy, attractive, oddly vulnerable young woman" to play the part of Sharon Watts, and out of the various applicants they had seen, only Dean had all of those qualities. AboutCareersPrivacyTermsContact UsAdvertise With Us, LOOK: Sharon looks back at inspirational weight-loss journey, Sharon Cuneta, weight loss, transformation, A post shared by Coach:TheVoice.phActorSinger (@reallysharoncuneta), /entertainment/02/12/18/10-juicy-sharon-revelations-from-viral-facebook-thread, /business/02/12/18/gabby-and-sharon-old-teleseryes-trend-ahead-of-valentines-day-google, /entertainment/02/14/18/sharon-to-mark-40th-year-in-showbiz-with-concert. Dean commented, "It's a lovely opportunity for me [...] It's something completely different to anything I've ever done - doing an American accent and playing this kind of character."
As the casting directors were only looking for real 'East End' actors, she falsely claimed that she was born and brought up in Hackney, east London. It's been wonderful. But either way she looks amazing for age and unlike some she can still move her face like a actress should.
In 1997 Dean along with Susan Tully, were involved with the third world charity, Plan International, and were sent to a remote village in Senegal to help highlight one of the organisation's aid projects — designed to bring running water to drought hit areas. Letitia Dean, Actress: Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time. I love you all. "I'd go on fad diets like Atkins or I'd only eat eggs.
A post shared by Coach:TheVoice.phActorSinger (@reallysharoncuneta) on Feb 11, 2018 at 9:21am PST.
But honestly who cares about her weight it's not like shes obese. She competed against former EastEnders stars, Louisa Lytton (Ruby Allen, 2005–2006, 2018–), and Matt Di Angelo (Deano Wicks, 2006–2008, 2014–2016). Her collage included shots of her mourning the death of her father-in-law back in 2016.
Peace lang para happy si GOD!
Her close friend and EastEnders co-star, Susan Tully, was a bridesmaid at the wedding. She concluded her sentimental post by taking a shot at her critics, asking them: "Hu u? [18] Dean's character left the serial again in January 2006. [2] The youngest of three children, Dean has two older brothers, Stephen and Martin. I know Sharon is a bit on the porky side, but those legs are to die for. I also agree her clothing is really bad at the moment. [27] At the 2005 Inside Soap awards, Dean was presented with the coveted award for outstanding achievement as homage to her work in EastEnders, which she has been in (on and off) for over 20 years, since the age of 17. I think she looks better with a softer look. Introducing the Soap Scoop podcast!
Fat sure and there is nothing wrong with a bit of fat.
In 2007 Dean participated in the fifth series of the BBC celebrity dance contest, Strictly Come Dancing. She is one of four remaining original cast members, along with Adam Woodyatt, Gillian Taylforth and Jane Slaughter. [29] Dean has since stated that she is a lot more comfortable in her own skin, and far more relaxed about public interest than she used to be as a teenager, commenting: "I have stopped pleasing people - and I'm calmer and more self assured than I've ever been. She is known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She's top heavy and fabulous with a cracking set of pins. ... As someone who finds it hard to gain weight I would love to have their curves and I really want Tish legs.
Thank you again for loving me. Posted at Feb 14 2018 07:52 PM | Updated as of Feb 14 2018 09:23 PM.
Dean's exit was announced in August 2005 and an official EastEnders press report stated that she was merely taking a scheduled break and was due back on set later in 2006;[19] however, this did not happen, and in June 2006 the BBC denied press speculation that there were any immediate plans for her to return to the series.[20].
My mate is a very similar build and takes a size 16 top but 12 bottom and people always think she's a big girl, despite her being quite slim on her bottom half with very slim legs, I was always under the impression that 2012 Sharon was meant to be the new Angie: battling addiction etc. Letitia Dean was born on November 14, 1967 as Letitia Jane Dean. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK.
She's top heavy which can make her look bigger than she actually is. You don't have to be stick thin to be attractive and it's about time we got past that. What more do you need in a woman!
In 2018 Natalie told Now Magazine: “After playing Sonia in EastEnders for 12 years, I thought it’d be good to change my image. Sharon 15 years ago was the hottest women in walford, and was a blonde bombshell.
"For years and years - as long as I can remember - my weight had yo-yoed up and down. "You, my Sharonians, deserve the best version of me. She made her return on 13 August 2012 after fleeing from her wedding to her fiancé John Hewland, with her son, Dennis Rickman Jr. and Phil Mitchell. A song penned for the pair as part of a plotline in EastEnders (known as The Banned) prompted the BBC to release the song as a single. Her older brother, Stephen J.
[30] After five years of marriage, it was announced in 2007 that Dean and Pethers had separated, owing to the fact that Pethers was reluctant to have children.[31].
0. She is about the same as she was in the 80s,90s but in 2000s she lost weight.
The source added that the actress, who has always struggled with her weight, constantly battled attacks of low self-esteem.
Letitia Dean married Jason Pethers, after dating few months at All Saints' Church, Marylebone. Losing weight often does that. An original cast member from 1985 to 1995, she reprised the role from 2001 to 2006, and again from 2012. But honestly who cares about her weight it's not like shes obese.
Angie was a woman of her time and dressed very 80's which is why I suspect Sharon dresses this way. Just wanted to say how much I agree with the BIB. Many of the castmates from EastEnders were also present in the wedding ceremony.
She was partnered with the professional dancer, Darren Bennett. Six years after her initial exit, Dean was lured back to EastEnders by producer John Yorke,[17] where she reprised the role of Sharon from 2001 to 2006. God bless you! PrincessPerfect Posts: 20,096.
I also agree her clothing is really bad at the moment.
Somebody's weight is their own business. Registered in England.
She is about the same as she was in the 80s,90s but in 2000s she lost weight. Commenting on her experience, Dean said "It's been incredible. She recalled it to be her turning point that made her realize that she needed to rediscover the "real" Sharon.
[18] In 2001 she starred as Snow White at the Orchard in Dartford; and in 2004 she starred in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Birmingham Hippodrome, alongside British comedians Joe Pasquale and Don Maclean.
For me it's about being comfortable with yourself and being healthy that matters. She's been sticking to the changes she made to her lifestyle and eating habits. All Rights Reserved.
EastEnders bosses hit back after fans claim Letitia Dean was bizarrely replaced for telephone scene. [12] The lie paid off and she got the part, clinching the deal because of her laugh, which Holland and Smith described as "the dirtiest in the world! "I want you to look at these photos," she told her fans, before reminding them that anything is possible with belief and hard work. She starred in two series of the BBC drama The Hello Girls, set in a Derby telephone exchange in the 1960s; medical dramas Casualty and Doctors; the ITV police drama The Bill; romantic comedy Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married, and the Channel 4 sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey as a weathergirl. [29] They married in September 2002 at All Saints' Church in Marylebone. [5], Dean began performing professionally at the age of 12, when she was cast as "Pepper" in the hit stage musical, Annie, at London's Victoria Palace Theatre.
I found an article from 2009 that showed her quite slim after losing weight but she looked older in the face. She was previously married to Jason Pethers. Her legs are great though, wish I had them. Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress. Dean was born in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire to parents Leslie (a tailor) and Ellie Dean, in a cottage rented on the grand estate of English romantic novelist Barbara Cartland, known as Camfield Place.
The effect was great, even if my breath did smell foul. Her other television roles include Grange Hill (1983–1984), Brookside (1984), The Hello Girls (1996–1998), and Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married (1999–2000).
... with my children and future grandchildren. She is known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.An original cast member from 1985 to 1995, she reprised the role from 2001 to 2006, and again from 2012.
Slim and toned no idea how she gets them like that. [25] December 2007 saw Letitia Dean appear as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, at the Regent Theatre, Ipswich. "[29], In 2001, Dean became engaged to jobbing actor Jason Pethers after knowing him for only a few months.
The exaggerated shoulder pads don't do her any favours. Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress. She was also nominated in the category of Best Couple (shared with Nigel Harman).
[34], Sylvia Young Theatre School notable Alumni, Meet the Strictly Come Dancing contestants, Letitia Dean joining new 'Strictly' series, Leititia Dean Voted Off Strictly Come Dancing, Letitia Dean joins 'Strictly' UK arena tour, Star interview: Fairfield panto stars in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Letitia announces plans to wed Jason Pethers, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Letitia_Dean&oldid=984292820, Alumni of the Sylvia Young Theatre School, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, TV series (Episode: "Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells"), This page was last edited on 19 October 2020, at 09:27. She was also nominated in the category of Best Dramatic Performance for "Den's Return" but lost out to Mark Charnock of Emmerdale.
Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. [32] As well as acting, Dean is a keen singer (with a mezzo-soprano voice) and tap dancer. In 2007, she participated in the fifth series of the BBC dance competition Strictly Come Dancing, finishing fourth.
[4] This later prompted Dean's successful application to attend the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts at ten years old, and later the Sylvia Young Theatre School in Marylebone, London, which has famously produced some of Britain's most familiar television and musical stars. There's a difference between someone who has always been curvy/plump, and has always looked the same, and someone who is just plain obese and fills their face with pies. [10], In 1984, Dean auditioned to play one of the original characters in BBC1's brand new soap opera, EastEnders—she was selected for an interview on the strength of a photograph alone.
As well as television and theatre work, Dean regularly appears in seasonal pantomimes—she and other EastEnders stars such as Steve McFadden are rumoured to have a special clause in their contracts that permits them time off from filming to star in a pantomime each year. ... Letitia Dean first starred as Sharon Watts in EastEnders in 1985. [11] The creators of EastEnders, Tony Holland and Julia Smith, were looking for a "bouncy, attractive, oddly vulnerable young woman" to play the part of Sharon Watts, and out of the various applicants they had seen, only Dean had all of those qualities. AboutCareersPrivacyTermsContact UsAdvertise With Us, LOOK: Sharon looks back at inspirational weight-loss journey, Sharon Cuneta, weight loss, transformation, A post shared by Coach:TheVoice.phActorSinger (@reallysharoncuneta), /entertainment/02/12/18/10-juicy-sharon-revelations-from-viral-facebook-thread, /business/02/12/18/gabby-and-sharon-old-teleseryes-trend-ahead-of-valentines-day-google, /entertainment/02/14/18/sharon-to-mark-40th-year-in-showbiz-with-concert. Dean commented, "It's a lovely opportunity for me [...] It's something completely different to anything I've ever done - doing an American accent and playing this kind of character."
As the casting directors were only looking for real 'East End' actors, she falsely claimed that she was born and brought up in Hackney, east London. It's been wonderful. But either way she looks amazing for age and unlike some she can still move her face like a actress should.
In 1997 Dean along with Susan Tully, were involved with the third world charity, Plan International, and were sent to a remote village in Senegal to help highlight one of the organisation's aid projects — designed to bring running water to drought hit areas. Letitia Dean, Actress: Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time. I love you all. "I'd go on fad diets like Atkins or I'd only eat eggs.
A post shared by Coach:TheVoice.phActorSinger (@reallysharoncuneta) on Feb 11, 2018 at 9:21am PST.
But honestly who cares about her weight it's not like shes obese. She competed against former EastEnders stars, Louisa Lytton (Ruby Allen, 2005–2006, 2018–), and Matt Di Angelo (Deano Wicks, 2006–2008, 2014–2016). Her collage included shots of her mourning the death of her father-in-law back in 2016.
Peace lang para happy si GOD!
Her close friend and EastEnders co-star, Susan Tully, was a bridesmaid at the wedding. She concluded her sentimental post by taking a shot at her critics, asking them: "Hu u? [18] Dean's character left the serial again in January 2006. [2] The youngest of three children, Dean has two older brothers, Stephen and Martin. I know Sharon is a bit on the porky side, but those legs are to die for. I also agree her clothing is really bad at the moment. [27] At the 2005 Inside Soap awards, Dean was presented with the coveted award for outstanding achievement as homage to her work in EastEnders, which she has been in (on and off) for over 20 years, since the age of 17. I think she looks better with a softer look. Introducing the Soap Scoop podcast!
Fat sure and there is nothing wrong with a bit of fat.
In 2007 Dean participated in the fifth series of the BBC celebrity dance contest, Strictly Come Dancing. She is one of four remaining original cast members, along with Adam Woodyatt, Gillian Taylforth and Jane Slaughter. [29] Dean has since stated that she is a lot more comfortable in her own skin, and far more relaxed about public interest than she used to be as a teenager, commenting: "I have stopped pleasing people - and I'm calmer and more self assured than I've ever been. She is known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She's top heavy and fabulous with a cracking set of pins. ... As someone who finds it hard to gain weight I would love to have their curves and I really want Tish legs.
Thank you again for loving me. Posted at Feb 14 2018 07:52 PM | Updated as of Feb 14 2018 09:23 PM.
Dean's exit was announced in August 2005 and an official EastEnders press report stated that she was merely taking a scheduled break and was due back on set later in 2006;[19] however, this did not happen, and in June 2006 the BBC denied press speculation that there were any immediate plans for her to return to the series.[20].
My mate is a very similar build and takes a size 16 top but 12 bottom and people always think she's a big girl, despite her being quite slim on her bottom half with very slim legs, I was always under the impression that 2012 Sharon was meant to be the new Angie: battling addiction etc. Letitia Dean was born on November 14, 1967 as Letitia Jane Dean. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK.
She's top heavy which can make her look bigger than she actually is. You don't have to be stick thin to be attractive and it's about time we got past that. What more do you need in a woman!
In 2018 Natalie told Now Magazine: “After playing Sonia in EastEnders for 12 years, I thought it’d be good to change my image. Sharon 15 years ago was the hottest women in walford, and was a blonde bombshell.
"For years and years - as long as I can remember - my weight had yo-yoed up and down. "You, my Sharonians, deserve the best version of me. She made her return on 13 August 2012 after fleeing from her wedding to her fiancé John Hewland, with her son, Dennis Rickman Jr. and Phil Mitchell. A song penned for the pair as part of a plotline in EastEnders (known as The Banned) prompted the BBC to release the song as a single. Her older brother, Stephen J.
[30] After five years of marriage, it was announced in 2007 that Dean and Pethers had separated, owing to the fact that Pethers was reluctant to have children.[31].
0. She is about the same as she was in the 80s,90s but in 2000s she lost weight.
The source added that the actress, who has always struggled with her weight, constantly battled attacks of low self-esteem.
Letitia Dean married Jason Pethers, after dating few months at All Saints' Church, Marylebone. Losing weight often does that. An original cast member from 1985 to 1995, she reprised the role from 2001 to 2006, and again from 2012. But honestly who cares about her weight it's not like shes obese.
Angie was a woman of her time and dressed very 80's which is why I suspect Sharon dresses this way. Just wanted to say how much I agree with the BIB. Many of the castmates from EastEnders were also present in the wedding ceremony.
She was partnered with the professional dancer, Darren Bennett. Six years after her initial exit, Dean was lured back to EastEnders by producer John Yorke,[17] where she reprised the role of Sharon from 2001 to 2006. God bless you! PrincessPerfect Posts: 20,096.
I also agree her clothing is really bad at the moment.
Somebody's weight is their own business. Registered in England.
She is about the same as she was in the 80s,90s but in 2000s she lost weight. Commenting on her experience, Dean said "It's been incredible. She recalled it to be her turning point that made her realize that she needed to rediscover the "real" Sharon.
[18] In 2001 she starred as Snow White at the Orchard in Dartford; and in 2004 she starred in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Birmingham Hippodrome, alongside British comedians Joe Pasquale and Don Maclean.
For me it's about being comfortable with yourself and being healthy that matters. She's been sticking to the changes she made to her lifestyle and eating habits. All Rights Reserved.
EastEnders bosses hit back after fans claim Letitia Dean was bizarrely replaced for telephone scene. [12] The lie paid off and she got the part, clinching the deal because of her laugh, which Holland and Smith described as "the dirtiest in the world! "I want you to look at these photos," she told her fans, before reminding them that anything is possible with belief and hard work. She starred in two series of the BBC drama The Hello Girls, set in a Derby telephone exchange in the 1960s; medical dramas Casualty and Doctors; the ITV police drama The Bill; romantic comedy Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married, and the Channel 4 sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey as a weathergirl. [29] They married in September 2002 at All Saints' Church in Marylebone. [5], Dean began performing professionally at the age of 12, when she was cast as "Pepper" in the hit stage musical, Annie, at London's Victoria Palace Theatre.
I found an article from 2009 that showed her quite slim after losing weight but she looked older in the face. She was previously married to Jason Pethers. Her legs are great though, wish I had them. Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress. Dean was born in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire to parents Leslie (a tailor) and Ellie Dean, in a cottage rented on the grand estate of English romantic novelist Barbara Cartland, known as Camfield Place.
The effect was great, even if my breath did smell foul. Her other television roles include Grange Hill (1983–1984), Brookside (1984), The Hello Girls (1996–1998), and Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married (1999–2000).
... with my children and future grandchildren. She is known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.An original cast member from 1985 to 1995, she reprised the role from 2001 to 2006, and again from 2012.
Slim and toned no idea how she gets them like that. [25] December 2007 saw Letitia Dean appear as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, at the Regent Theatre, Ipswich. "[29], In 2001, Dean became engaged to jobbing actor Jason Pethers after knowing him for only a few months.
The exaggerated shoulder pads don't do her any favours. Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress. She was also nominated in the category of Best Couple (shared with Nigel Harman).
[34], Sylvia Young Theatre School notable Alumni, Meet the Strictly Come Dancing contestants, Letitia Dean joining new 'Strictly' series, Leititia Dean Voted Off Strictly Come Dancing, Letitia Dean joins 'Strictly' UK arena tour, Star interview: Fairfield panto stars in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Letitia announces plans to wed Jason Pethers, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Letitia_Dean&oldid=984292820, Alumni of the Sylvia Young Theatre School, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, TV series (Episode: "Beasts, Badgers and Bombshells"), This page was last edited on 19 October 2020, at 09:27. She was also nominated in the category of Best Dramatic Performance for "Den's Return" but lost out to Mark Charnock of Emmerdale.
Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. [32] As well as acting, Dean is a keen singer (with a mezzo-soprano voice) and tap dancer. In 2007, she participated in the fifth series of the BBC dance competition Strictly Come Dancing, finishing fourth.
[4] This later prompted Dean's successful application to attend the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts at ten years old, and later the Sylvia Young Theatre School in Marylebone, London, which has famously produced some of Britain's most familiar television and musical stars. There's a difference between someone who has always been curvy/plump, and has always looked the same, and someone who is just plain obese and fills their face with pies. [10], In 1984, Dean auditioned to play one of the original characters in BBC1's brand new soap opera, EastEnders—she was selected for an interview on the strength of a photograph alone.
As well as television and theatre work, Dean regularly appears in seasonal pantomimes—she and other EastEnders stars such as Steve McFadden are rumoured to have a special clause in their contracts that permits them time off from filming to star in a pantomime each year. ... Letitia Dean first starred as Sharon Watts in EastEnders in 1985. [11] The creators of EastEnders, Tony Holland and Julia Smith, were looking for a "bouncy, attractive, oddly vulnerable young woman" to play the part of Sharon Watts, and out of the various applicants they had seen, only Dean had all of those qualities. AboutCareersPrivacyTermsContact UsAdvertise With Us, LOOK: Sharon looks back at inspirational weight-loss journey, Sharon Cuneta, weight loss, transformation, A post shared by Coach:TheVoice.phActorSinger (@reallysharoncuneta), /entertainment/02/12/18/10-juicy-sharon-revelations-from-viral-facebook-thread, /business/02/12/18/gabby-and-sharon-old-teleseryes-trend-ahead-of-valentines-day-google, /entertainment/02/14/18/sharon-to-mark-40th-year-in-showbiz-with-concert. Dean commented, "It's a lovely opportunity for me [...] It's something completely different to anything I've ever done - doing an American accent and playing this kind of character."
As the casting directors were only looking for real 'East End' actors, she falsely claimed that she was born and brought up in Hackney, east London. It's been wonderful. But either way she looks amazing for age and unlike some she can still move her face like a actress should.
In 1997 Dean along with Susan Tully, were involved with the third world charity, Plan International, and were sent to a remote village in Senegal to help highlight one of the organisation's aid projects — designed to bring running water to drought hit areas. Letitia Dean, Actress: Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time. I love you all. "I'd go on fad diets like Atkins or I'd only eat eggs.
A post shared by Coach:TheVoice.phActorSinger (@reallysharoncuneta) on Feb 11, 2018 at 9:21am PST.
But honestly who cares about her weight it's not like shes obese. She competed against former EastEnders stars, Louisa Lytton (Ruby Allen, 2005–2006, 2018–), and Matt Di Angelo (Deano Wicks, 2006–2008, 2014–2016). Her collage included shots of her mourning the death of her father-in-law back in 2016.
Peace lang para happy si GOD!
Her close friend and EastEnders co-star, Susan Tully, was a bridesmaid at the wedding. She concluded her sentimental post by taking a shot at her critics, asking them: "Hu u? [18] Dean's character left the serial again in January 2006. [2] The youngest of three children, Dean has two older brothers, Stephen and Martin. I know Sharon is a bit on the porky side, but those legs are to die for. I also agree her clothing is really bad at the moment. [27] At the 2005 Inside Soap awards, Dean was presented with the coveted award for outstanding achievement as homage to her work in EastEnders, which she has been in (on and off) for over 20 years, since the age of 17. I think she looks better with a softer look. Introducing the Soap Scoop podcast!
Fat sure and there is nothing wrong with a bit of fat.
In 2007 Dean participated in the fifth series of the BBC celebrity dance contest, Strictly Come Dancing. She is one of four remaining original cast members, along with Adam Woodyatt, Gillian Taylforth and Jane Slaughter. [29] Dean has since stated that she is a lot more comfortable in her own skin, and far more relaxed about public interest than she used to be as a teenager, commenting: "I have stopped pleasing people - and I'm calmer and more self assured than I've ever been. She is known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She's top heavy and fabulous with a cracking set of pins. ... As someone who finds it hard to gain weight I would love to have their curves and I really want Tish legs.
Thank you again for loving me. Posted at Feb 14 2018 07:52 PM | Updated as of Feb 14 2018 09:23 PM.
Dean's exit was announced in August 2005 and an official EastEnders press report stated that she was merely taking a scheduled break and was due back on set later in 2006;[19] however, this did not happen, and in June 2006 the BBC denied press speculation that there were any immediate plans for her to return to the series.[20].
My mate is a very similar build and takes a size 16 top but 12 bottom and people always think she's a big girl, despite her being quite slim on her bottom half with very slim legs, I was always under the impression that 2012 Sharon was meant to be the new Angie: battling addiction etc. Letitia Dean was born on November 14, 1967 as Letitia Jane Dean. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK.
She's top heavy which can make her look bigger than she actually is. You don't have to be stick thin to be attractive and it's about time we got past that. What more do you need in a woman!
In 2018 Natalie told Now Magazine: “After playing Sonia in EastEnders for 12 years, I thought it’d be good to change my image. Sharon 15 years ago was the hottest women in walford, and was a blonde bombshell.
"For years and years - as long as I can remember - my weight had yo-yoed up and down. "You, my Sharonians, deserve the best version of me. She made her return on 13 August 2012 after fleeing from her wedding to her fiancé John Hewland, with her son, Dennis Rickman Jr. and Phil Mitchell. A song penned for the pair as part of a plotline in EastEnders (known as The Banned) prompted the BBC to release the song as a single. Her older brother, Stephen J.
[30] After five years of marriage, it was announced in 2007 that Dean and Pethers had separated, owing to the fact that Pethers was reluctant to have children.[31].
0. She is about the same as she was in the 80s,90s but in 2000s she lost weight.
The source added that the actress, who has always struggled with her weight, constantly battled attacks of low self-esteem.
Letitia Dean married Jason Pethers, after dating few months at All Saints' Church, Marylebone. Losing weight often does that. An original cast member from 1985 to 1995, she reprised the role from 2001 to 2006, and again from 2012. But honestly who cares about her weight it's not like shes obese.
Angie was a woman of her time and dressed very 80's which is why I suspect Sharon dresses this way. Just wanted to say how much I agree with the BIB. Many of the castmates from EastEnders were also present in the wedding ceremony.
She was partnered with the professional dancer, Darren Bennett. Six years after her initial exit, Dean was lured back to EastEnders by producer John Yorke,[17] where she reprised the role of Sharon from 2001 to 2006. God bless you! PrincessPerfect Posts: 20,096.
I also agree her clothing is really bad at the moment.
Somebody's weight is their own business. Registered in England.
She is about the same as she was in the 80s,90s but in 2000s she lost weight. Commenting on her experience, Dean said "It's been incredible. She recalled it to be her turning point that made her realize that she needed to rediscover the "real" Sharon.
[18] In 2001 she starred as Snow White at the Orchard in Dartford; and in 2004 she starred in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Birmingham Hippodrome, alongside British comedians Joe Pasquale and Don Maclean.
For me it's about being comfortable with yourself and being healthy that matters. She's been sticking to the changes she made to her lifestyle and eating habits. All Rights Reserved.
Posted at Feb 14 2018 07:52 PM | Updated as of Feb 14 ... She recalled it to be her turning point that made her realize that she needed to rediscover the "real" Sharon.
Dean stayed at the school as a full-time student for several years learning her trades of acting, singing and dancing. She is a bonny girl like Diana Dors. I find threads like this uneasy as they turn to body shaming so quickly if I was the actress I wouldn't really like reading comments calling her fat even if that isn't the intention and I don't think it's relevant at all. Thank you mula sa puso ko dahil hindi niyo ako iniwan nasa baba man ako ng maraming taon, pinipintasan, pinagtatawanan, tinuring nang ''patay,' 'laos,' 'tapos' sa showbiz," she added.
EastEnders bosses hit back after fans claim Letitia Dean was bizarrely replaced for telephone scene. [12] The lie paid off and she got the part, clinching the deal because of her laugh, which Holland and Smith described as "the dirtiest in the world! "I want you to look at these photos," she told her fans, before reminding them that anything is possible with belief and hard work. She starred in two series of the BBC drama The Hello Girls, set in a Derby telephone exchange in the 1960s; medical dramas Casualty and Doctors; the ITV police drama The Bill; romantic comedy Lucy Sullivan Is Getting Married, and the Channel 4 sitcom Drop the Dead Donkey as a weathergirl. [29] They married in September 2002 at All Saints' Church in Marylebone. [5], Dean began performing professionally at the age of 12, when she was cast as "Pepper" in the hit stage musical, Annie, at London's Victoria Palace Theatre.
I found an article from 2009 that showed her quite slim after losing weight but she looked older in the face. She was previously married to Jason Pethers. Her legs are great though, wish I had them. Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress. Dean was born in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire to parents Leslie (a tailor) and Ellie Dean, in a cottage rented on the grand estate of English romantic novelist Barbara Cartland, known as Camfield Place.
The effect was great, even if my breath did smell foul. Her other television roles include Grange Hill (1983–1984), Brookside (1984), The Hello Girls (1996–1998), and Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married (1999–2000).
... with my children and future grandchildren. She is known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.An original cast member from 1985 to 1995, she reprised the role from 2001 to 2006, and again from 2012.
Slim and toned no idea how she gets them like that. [25] December 2007 saw Letitia Dean appear as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, at the Regent Theatre, Ipswich. "[29], In 2001, Dean became engaged to jobbing actor Jason Pethers after knowing him for only a few months.
The exaggerated shoulder pads don't do her any favours. Letitia Jane Dean (born 14 November 1967) is an English actress. She was also nominated in the category of Best Couple (shared with Nigel Harman).
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Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. [32] As well as acting, Dean is a keen singer (with a mezzo-soprano voice) and tap dancer. In 2007, she participated in the fifth series of the BBC dance competition Strictly Come Dancing, finishing fourth.
[4] This later prompted Dean's successful application to attend the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts at ten years old, and later the Sylvia Young Theatre School in Marylebone, London, which has famously produced some of Britain's most familiar television and musical stars. There's a difference between someone who has always been curvy/plump, and has always looked the same, and someone who is just plain obese and fills their face with pies. [10], In 1984, Dean auditioned to play one of the original characters in BBC1's brand new soap opera, EastEnders—she was selected for an interview on the strength of a photograph alone.
As well as television and theatre work, Dean regularly appears in seasonal pantomimes—she and other EastEnders stars such as Steve McFadden are rumoured to have a special clause in their contracts that permits them time off from filming to star in a pantomime each year. ... Letitia Dean first starred as Sharon Watts in EastEnders in 1985. [11] The creators of EastEnders, Tony Holland and Julia Smith, were looking for a "bouncy, attractive, oddly vulnerable young woman" to play the part of Sharon Watts, and out of the various applicants they had seen, only Dean had all of those qualities. AboutCareersPrivacyTermsContact UsAdvertise With Us, LOOK: Sharon looks back at inspirational weight-loss journey, Sharon Cuneta, weight loss, transformation, A post shared by Coach:TheVoice.phActorSinger (@reallysharoncuneta), /entertainment/02/12/18/10-juicy-sharon-revelations-from-viral-facebook-thread, /business/02/12/18/gabby-and-sharon-old-teleseryes-trend-ahead-of-valentines-day-google, /entertainment/02/14/18/sharon-to-mark-40th-year-in-showbiz-with-concert. Dean commented, "It's a lovely opportunity for me [...] It's something completely different to anything I've ever done - doing an American accent and playing this kind of character."
As the casting directors were only looking for real 'East End' actors, she falsely claimed that she was born and brought up in Hackney, east London. It's been wonderful. But either way she looks amazing for age and unlike some she can still move her face like a actress should.
In 1997 Dean along with Susan Tully, were involved with the third world charity, Plan International, and were sent to a remote village in Senegal to help highlight one of the organisation's aid projects — designed to bring running water to drought hit areas. Letitia Dean, Actress: Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time. I love you all. "I'd go on fad diets like Atkins or I'd only eat eggs.
A post shared by Coach:TheVoice.phActorSinger (@reallysharoncuneta) on Feb 11, 2018 at 9:21am PST.
But honestly who cares about her weight it's not like shes obese. She competed against former EastEnders stars, Louisa Lytton (Ruby Allen, 2005–2006, 2018–), and Matt Di Angelo (Deano Wicks, 2006–2008, 2014–2016). Her collage included shots of her mourning the death of her father-in-law back in 2016.
Peace lang para happy si GOD!
Her close friend and EastEnders co-star, Susan Tully, was a bridesmaid at the wedding. She concluded her sentimental post by taking a shot at her critics, asking them: "Hu u? [18] Dean's character left the serial again in January 2006. [2] The youngest of three children, Dean has two older brothers, Stephen and Martin. I know Sharon is a bit on the porky side, but those legs are to die for. I also agree her clothing is really bad at the moment. [27] At the 2005 Inside Soap awards, Dean was presented with the coveted award for outstanding achievement as homage to her work in EastEnders, which she has been in (on and off) for over 20 years, since the age of 17. I think she looks better with a softer look. Introducing the Soap Scoop podcast!
Fat sure and there is nothing wrong with a bit of fat.
In 2007 Dean participated in the fifth series of the BBC celebrity dance contest, Strictly Come Dancing. She is one of four remaining original cast members, along with Adam Woodyatt, Gillian Taylforth and Jane Slaughter. [29] Dean has since stated that she is a lot more comfortable in her own skin, and far more relaxed about public interest than she used to be as a teenager, commenting: "I have stopped pleasing people - and I'm calmer and more self assured than I've ever been. She is known for her portrayal of Sharon Watts in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She's top heavy and fabulous with a cracking set of pins. ... As someone who finds it hard to gain weight I would love to have their curves and I really want Tish legs.
Thank you again for loving me. Posted at Feb 14 2018 07:52 PM | Updated as of Feb 14 2018 09:23 PM.
Dean's exit was announced in August 2005 and an official EastEnders press report stated that she was merely taking a scheduled break and was due back on set later in 2006;[19] however, this did not happen, and in June 2006 the BBC denied press speculation that there were any immediate plans for her to return to the series.[20].
My mate is a very similar build and takes a size 16 top but 12 bottom and people always think she's a big girl, despite her being quite slim on her bottom half with very slim legs, I was always under the impression that 2012 Sharon was meant to be the new Angie: battling addiction etc. Letitia Dean was born on November 14, 1967 as Letitia Jane Dean. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK.
She's top heavy which can make her look bigger than she actually is. You don't have to be stick thin to be attractive and it's about time we got past that. What more do you need in a woman!
In 2018 Natalie told Now Magazine: “After playing Sonia in EastEnders for 12 years, I thought it’d be good to change my image. Sharon 15 years ago was the hottest women in walford, and was a blonde bombshell.
"For years and years - as long as I can remember - my weight had yo-yoed up and down. "You, my Sharonians, deserve the best version of me. She made her return on 13 August 2012 after fleeing from her wedding to her fiancé John Hewland, with her son, Dennis Rickman Jr. and Phil Mitchell. A song penned for the pair as part of a plotline in EastEnders (known as The Banned) prompted the BBC to release the song as a single. Her older brother, Stephen J.
[30] After five years of marriage, it was announced in 2007 that Dean and Pethers had separated, owing to the fact that Pethers was reluctant to have children.[31].
0. She is about the same as she was in the 80s,90s but in 2000s she lost weight.
The source added that the actress, who has always struggled with her weight, constantly battled attacks of low self-esteem.
Letitia Dean married Jason Pethers, after dating few months at All Saints' Church, Marylebone. Losing weight often does that. An original cast member from 1985 to 1995, she reprised the role from 2001 to 2006, and again from 2012. But honestly who cares about her weight it's not like shes obese.
Angie was a woman of her time and dressed very 80's which is why I suspect Sharon dresses this way. Just wanted to say how much I agree with the BIB. Many of the castmates from EastEnders were also present in the wedding ceremony.
She was partnered with the professional dancer, Darren Bennett. Six years after her initial exit, Dean was lured back to EastEnders by producer John Yorke,[17] where she reprised the role of Sharon from 2001 to 2006. God bless you! PrincessPerfect Posts: 20,096.
I also agree her clothing is really bad at the moment.
Somebody's weight is their own business. Registered in England.
She is about the same as she was in the 80s,90s but in 2000s she lost weight. Commenting on her experience, Dean said "It's been incredible. She recalled it to be her turning point that made her realize that she needed to rediscover the "real" Sharon.
[18] In 2001 she starred as Snow White at the Orchard in Dartford; and in 2004 she starred in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Birmingham Hippodrome, alongside British comedians Joe Pasquale and Don Maclean.
For me it's about being comfortable with yourself and being healthy that matters. She's been sticking to the changes she made to her lifestyle and eating habits. All Rights Reserved.
