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Jo Joyner
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Joyner in 2011
Born
Joanne Mary Joyner

(1977-05-24) 24 May 1977 (age 46)
Harlow, Essex, England
Alma mater Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Occupation Actress
Years active 1999–present
Television
  • No Angels
  • EastEnders
  • Marley's Ghosts
  • Ackley Bridge
  • Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators
Spouse(s)
Neil Madden
(m. 2007)
Children 2

Joanne Mary Joyner (born 24 May 1977) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Tanya Branning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders and Mandy Carter in Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge. From 2018, she has starred as Luella Shakespeare in the BBC crime drama series Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators.

Early life

Joyner was born in Harlow, Essex to Anne (née McCormick) and Peter Joyner. She has one older brother, David. In 1999, she graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff with a BA in Acting.

Career

After a stint of guest roles in shows such as Always and Everyone, The Cops, Heartbeat and Clocking Off, Joyner came to prominence after playing Beth Nicholls in Channel 4 comedy drama No Angels between 2004 and 2006. She later appeared in four episodes of North & South as Fanny Thornton and in two episodes of Doctor Who as Lynda Moss. In June 2006, Joyner began appearing as Tanya Branning in BBC One soap opera EastEnders. Joyner originally turned down the role on the show as she had doubts over whether she could work in a soap opera. She said "It was a massive decision. I said no originally. Playing someone in a soap is a big responsibility. People are very protective of the soap and if you are rubbish you can't get away from it." Also, having worked quietly and successfully in the industry for eight years, Joyner was unsure if she would be comfortable with the level of fame being on EastEnders would bring her. Joyner won the Most Popular Actress award at the Digital Spy Soap Awards in 2008 for the part of Tanya and also went on to win Best Dramatic Performance at the 2008 British Soap Awards, as well as making the final four in the Best Actress category. Joyner was nominated for the Best Actress award at the All About Soap Awards in 2012 and later won the award. In 2012, Joyner and co-star Jake Wood won the Best On-Screen Partnership category at the British Soap Awards. On Digital Spy's 2012 end of year reader poll, Joyner was nominated for Best Female Soap Actor and came fourth with 13.4% of the vote.

Whilst still appearing in EastEnders in 2011, Joyner appeared in BBC One comedy drama Candy Cabs as Jackie O’Sullivan. On 1 May 2012, it was reported that Joyner would take a prolonged break from EastEnders at the end of her current contract to spend time with her family. However, on 1 April 2013, it was announced that Joyner's departure would be indefinite as she wished to try new career paths. Speaking of this, Joyner said: "I love playing Tanya and being part of such a great show, but she has been on quite a rollercoaster over the past seven years and I have come to realise that it's right for her to step away from Walford for a bit longer than originally planned. I have been very fortunate to have been part of some fantastic storylines over the years, and I have worked with some wonderful people during my time on the show which I will always be very grateful for, but I feel that as a mother and an actress it is time for me to explore some other avenues for a while." Joyner filmed her final scenes on 15 May 2013. She departed the show on 28 June 2013. Joyner reprised the role of Tanya in EastEnders for the 30th anniversary specials in February 2015 and again on Christmas Day 2017 as part of the storyline surrounding the exits of her onscreen daughters.

In June 2017, Joyner began portraying Mandy Carter in Channel 4’s drama Ackley Bridge. She departed from the series in the fourth series in 2021. In February 2018, she started to play Luella Shakespeare, alongside Mark Benton, in the BBC One comedy drama Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. In December 2021, Joyner appeared in the Netflix drama series Stay Close as Erin Cartwright. Then in 2022, she starred in the Channel 5 drama series Riptide.

Personal life

Joyner announced in July 2009 that she was pregnant as a result of IVF treatment. She gave birth to fraternal twins in December 2009.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Always and Everyone Nurse 2 episodes
2001 The Cops Carly Eaden 2 episodes
2001 Heartbeat Anna Young Episode: "The Buxton Defence"
2002 Night Flight Brigitte Television film
2002 Clocking Off Tina Episode: "Gary's Story"
2002–2003 Ed Stone Is Dead Lisa Main role
2003 Serious & Organised Louise Adamson Episode: "Unfaithful"
2003 Spooks Stephanie Mills Episode: "I Spy Apocalypse"
2003 Silent Witness Cathy Mottram 2 episodes
2004 Fat Friends Kirsty Grigg Episode: "Bacon, Bagels and the Bishop"
2004–2006 No Angels Beth Nicholls Main role
2004 Pretending to be Judith Shop Assistant Television film
2004 Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat Masha Main role
2004 North & South Fanny Thornton All 4 episodes
2005 Doctor Who Lynda Moss Episodes: "Bad Wolf" and "The Parting of the Ways"
2005 Swinging Various roles Main role
2006–2013, 2015, 2017–2018 EastEnders Tanya Branning Regular role
2010, 2014 Loose Women Herself Guest panellist; 5 episodes
2011 Candy Cabs Jackie O'Sullivan Main role
2013 Moving On Theresa Episode: "The House"
2014 Trying Again Meg Main role
2014 Murdoch Mysteries Cecily McKinnon Episodes: "On the Waterfront: Parts 1 & 2"
2015 Ordinary Lies Beth Main role
2015 The Interceptor Lorna Main role
2015–2016 Marley's Ghosts Vicar Main role
2016 The Confessions of Dorian Gray Constance Wilde Podcast series; 4 episodes
2016–2017 Mount Pleasant Jayne Main role
2017–2021 Ackley Bridge Mandy Carter Main role
2017 Be Lucky Ruth Main role
2017 Porters Dr Kelly Main role
2018–present Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators Luella Shakespeare Main role
2018 Hang Ups Clare Maynard 1 episode
2019 The Reluctant Landlord Sarah Episode: "Christmas Special"
2020 Queen Bee Laura / Stella Film
2021 Stay Close Erin Cartwright Main role
2022 Riptide Alison Main role
2023 For Her Sins Laura Conroy Main role

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2006 Rose d'Or Best Female Comedy Performer Swinging Won
2007 National Television Awards Most Popular Newcomer EastEnders Shortlisted
Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer EastEnders Shortlisted
TV Quick and Choice Awards Best Newcomer EastEnders Nominated
2008 Digital Spy Soap Awards Most Popular Actress EastEnders Won
British Soap Awards Best Actress EastEnders Nominated
Best Dramatic Performance EastEnders Won
All About Soap Bubble Awards Best Slap (alongside Lacey Turner) EastEnders Won
Best Tearjerker EastEnders Won
Fatal Attraction (alongside Rob Kazinsky) EastEnders Nominated
TV Quick and Choice Awards Best Soap Actress EastEnders Nominated
Best Soap Newcomer EastEnders Nominated
Inside Soap Awards Best Actress EastEnders Longlisted
Best Dramatic Performance EastEnders Shortlisted
2009 All About Soap Bubble Awards I'm A Survivor EastEnders Nominated
British Soap Awards Best Actress EastEnders Nominated
TV Now Awards Favourite Female Soap Star EastEnders Nominated
2011 Inside Soap Awards Best Wedding EastEnders Longlisted
... Female EastEnders Shortlisted
RTS North West Awards Best Performance in a Comedy Candy Cabs Nominated
2012 TRIC Awards TV Soap Personality EastEnders Nominated
Shorty Awards Best Actress N/A Nominated
Best Fansite N/A Nominated
All About Soap Awards Best Actress EastEnders Won
Best Couple (alongside Wood) EastEnders Won
British Soap Awards Best Actress EastEnders Shortlisted
Best Dramatic Performance EastEnders Won
Best On-Screen Partnership (alongside Wood) EastEnders Won
TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actress EastEnders Shortlisted
2015 RTS North West Awards Best Performance in a Single Drama or Drama Series (Female) Ordinary Lies Nominated
2018 RTS Midlands Awards Female Acting Performance Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators Nominated
2021 TV Choice Awards Best Actress Ackley Bridge Nominated

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