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EastEnders star Laila Rouass: Strictly scandal, why wedding to famous fiancé is on ‘backburner’ and ‘hiding in freezer’ during terror attack

Laila Rouass makes her EastEnders debut tonight (August 5) - but the actress is no stranger to appearing on screens

Ayesha is someone from Suki’s past (Credit: BBC) Laila was born in Tower Hamlets, East London on 22 June 1971, making her 53 years old. Following her stint on Footballers’ Wives, Laila bagged roles in shows including The Royals and Ruth Jones ’ Sky comedy-drama, Stella. I had no intention of making a statement but now feel it’s necessary as over the last couple of weeks there have been false accusations, online abuse and harassment aimed at me and my family.”

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