Eva Pope facts for kids

Eva Rebecca Pope (born November 16, 1967) is a talented English actress. She is well-known for playing the headmistress Rachel Mason in the TV show Waterloo Road. Eva has also appeared in other popular series like Coronation Street, Dream Team, Bad Girls, and Hetty Feather.

Early Life and Training

Eva Pope was born in Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, England. Her birthday is November 16, 1967. She studied acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. She finished her training there in 1988.

Acting Career Highlights

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. A soap opera is a TV series that tells many ongoing stories about the lives of a group of characters.

Famous TV Roles

After Coronation Street, Eva appeared in many other TV shows. These include Cold Feet, The Bill, and Heartbeat. She also played Claire Brightwell in Peak Practice.

From 2007 to 2010, Eva Pope starred as Rachel Mason. Rachel was the headteacher in the popular BBC One school drama Waterloo Road. This role made her very well-known.

She also played Frances Myers, a prison governess, in Bad Girls. In 2017, she appeared in Silent Witness as DI Heather Ashton. For five years, Eva played Matron "Gertie" Bottomly in the CBBC show Hetty Feather. This series was based on a book by Jacqueline Wilson.

Theatre and Voice Work

Eva Pope has also performed in many plays. Her theatre roles include parts in The Comedy of Errors and Hobson's Choice. She often performs on stage. In 2007, she was part of a British Theatre Season in Monaco.

Besides acting, Eva is a talented voice-over artist. She has narrated shows like Raymond Blanc's Kitchen Secrets. She has also lent her voice to many audiobooks.

Personal Life

In 1994, Eva Pope married graphic designer Laurence Lassalle. They had one daughter together. They later divorced in 2004. Eva Pope is also a grandmother. She follows a vegan diet.

Filmography

Film

Television