ITV Dancing on Ice star Charlie Brooks' life - lookalike daughter to sex toy business
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Charlie Brooks, famed for her portrayal of the notorious Janine Butcher in EastEnders, is set to dazzle viewers as she joins the cast of Dancing on Ice, skating alongside Olympic champ Eric Radford. Partnered with Olympic skating champ Eric Radford, Charlie has already hinted at her excitement and nerves about the skating challenge.
The soap star has expressed both excitement and jitters about her new icy adventure, saying in a recent chat: "I've always loved pushing myself into new spaces, and this is such a unique opportunity.". But Charlie's life off-screen is just as intriguing, with a string of ventures that might surprise her fans.
Born on May 3, 1981, in Ware, Hertfordshire, Charlie spent her childhood in the coastal town of Barmouth, Gwynedd, where her acting ambitions took root early on. She polished her skills at Ravenscourt Theatre School in London, setting the stage for a future in showbiz.
Her journey to fame began with minor parts in beloved British series like The Bill, London's Burning, and Jonathan Creek. Yet, it was her 1999 debut as Janine Butcher in EastEnders that shot her to fame, turning Janine into one of the most unforgettable and conniving figures on the Square and bagging Charlie a host of awards for her captivating performances.
Despite being synonymous with her EastEnders character, Charlie Brooks' career spans a variety of roles, proving she's anything but a one-trick pony, reports th e Manchester Evening News. After leaving EastEnders in 2004 to pursue new ventures, including stage roles in productions like Office Games and Our Country's Good, she took on the iconic role of the Childcatcher in the West End production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, proving her diverse acting chops.
