Bernie Kelly is played by Susan Ateh.[1] She is married to Andrew, and is a local garda.[2] In the show, Bernie is pregnant with her and Andrew's third child.[1] Ateh, who lives in Los Angeles, was told about the part by a friend who saw an advert looking for a mixed race actress. She sent in an audition tape and 10 days later was interviewed over Skype by the director, producers and casting director, and was offered the part a few days later.[1] Ateh described Bernie as "a very strong character".[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Gallagher, Jim (30 April 2017). "Actress Susan to star in new TV thriller as 'EastEnders' couple settle in Ireland". Irish Independent. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
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Media centre ep1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Gallagher, Jim (30 April 2017). "Irish actress to become major star thanks to EastEnders offshoot Redwater". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 30 April 2017.