She got the part of Sam Mitchell (the second actress to play the part)
in 2002. It was her first professional acting job after leaving drama
school at the age of 28. She previously worked in marketing.
Before landing the part in EastEnders, spent six months traveling
around South East Asia.
She was in a near fatal car accident abroad which resulted in
her breaking her leg, breast bone and shattering a few bones.
Coincidentally, Danniella Westbrook, the first actress to play Sam Mitchell, was
also in a near fatal car accident while playing the role.