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Eva Pope
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| Born | 16 November 1967 Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, England
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Laurence Lassalle
(m. 1994; div. 2004) |
| Children | 1 |
Eva Rebecca Pope is an English actress. She was born on November 16, 1967. Eva is well-known for playing Rachel Mason, a headteacher in the TV show Waterloo Road. She has also appeared in other popular shows like Coronation Street, Dream Team, Bad Girls, and Hetty Feather.
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Early Life and Acting Training
Eva Pope was born in a place called Appley Bridge in Wigan, Lancashire, England. This was on November 16, 1967. She decided to become an actress and studied at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. She finished her training in 1988.
Eva Pope's Acting Career
Eva Pope's first big role was playing Tanya Pooley in the TV soap opera Coronation Street. She was on the show from 1993 to 1994. After that, she appeared in many other TV series.
Popular TV Show Roles
Eva has been in many well-known British TV shows. These include Cold Feet, The Bill, and Heartbeat. She also played Claire Brightwell in Peak Practice. Other shows she appeared in are Holby City and Casualty.
From 2007 to 2010, Eva Pope played Rachel Mason. Rachel was the headteacher in the BBC One school drama Waterloo Road. This role made her very famous.
Other Notable Appearances
Eva also played Frances Myers, a prison governess, in Bad Girls. She was in an episode of Life on Mars. In 2011, she starred as Ellie in the BBC One drama 32 Brinkburn Street. She also appeared in Moving On in 2011.
From 2015 to 2020, Eva Pope played Matron Gertrude Bottomly. This was in the CBBC show Hetty Feather. The show was based on a book by Jacqueline Wilson. In 2017, she was in two episodes of the forensic drama Silent Witness. In 2019, she appeared in a TV mini-series called Deep Cuts.
Eva Pope is also known for her voice-over work. She has narrated shows like Raymond Blanc's Kitchen Secrets. She has also recorded many audiobooks.
Personal Life
In 1994, Eva Pope married a graphic designer named Laurence Lassalle. They had one daughter together. They later divorced in 2004. Eva Pope is also a grandmother. She follows a vegan diet.
Film and Television Work
Eva Pope has acted in both films and many television series throughout her career.
Film Roles
Eva has appeared in several films. In 2006, she was in the movie Shadow Man. She also acted in a short film called Holiday Romance in 1998.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Holiday Romance | Victoria | Short film |
| 2006 | Shadow Man | Anya | |
| 2011 | Being Sold | Lara Foster | |
| 2022 | Camaleonte | Arabella |
Television Roles
Eva Pope has a long list of television credits. She has been a regular cast member in several shows.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993–1994 | Coronation Street | Tanya Pooley | Regular role; 142 episodes |
| 1997–1998 | Dream Team | Stephanie Jacobs | Regular role; 64 episodes |
| 2001–2002 | Peak Practice | Claire Brightwell | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2004 | Bad Girls | Frances Myers | Main role; Series 6 (12 episodes) |
| 2006 | Sorted | Kathy | All 6 episodes |
| 2007–2010 | Waterloo Road | Rachel Mason | Regular role; 52 episodes |
| 2015–2020 | Hetty Feather | Matron Bottomly | Regular role; 33 episodes |
| 2017 | Silent Witness | DI Heather Ashton | Episodes: "Remembrance: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 2022 | Somewhere Boy | Angie | Series 1 episode 2 |
| 2023 | Maternal | Sally Thomason | Series 1 episode 2 |
