EastEnders Billy Mitchell star has famous real-life cousin fans will recognize

EastEnders star Perry Fenwick, best known for playing Billy Mitchell in the BBC soap, is related to a famous face

Perry is synonymous with Fenwick eastenders But there’s another celebrity hidden in his family tree – through his portrayal of Billy Mitchell.

The star rose to prominence in 1998 when he joined the iconic BBC program as Billy, cousin of the formidable Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). It is safe to say that he soon won the hearts of audiences across the country.

His character has been the center of several major storylines over the years. Whether it’s his love story with Honey (Emma Barton) or the heartbreaking death of his daughter Lola (Danielle Harold), Billy’s journey through Walford has been anything but dull.

In the present, the drama continues as Bea (Ronnie Ancona) has developed a nasty fixation on Billy’s wife Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) since arriving in Walford last January.

As Bea’s jealousy grows, she manages to force her way into Mitchell’s home and fraudulently obtains a credit card under Honey’s identity. According to reports, in Thursday’s episode (June 18) Bea overheard Billy talking to Alfie (Shane Richie) about a disastrous romantic evening. mirror.

Seizing the opportunity to create friction between the loved-up couple, B slyly invites Honey out for drinks and begins to sow the seeds of suspicion.

However, beyond the BBC’s enduring drama, it appears Perry isn’t the only famous face in her lineage. She is a second cousin of artist and singer Georgina Hagen.

Georgia has primarily gained recognition through her roles as Rebecca Chalmers in the CBBC program The Story of Tracy Beaker in 2005 and Lauren Waters in ITV’s 2008 musical series Britannia High. Apart from television, he has also graced the West End stage, starring in several musical productions.

As far as Perry is concerned, he was married before Coronation Street Star Angela Lonsdale. In a romantic gesture, Perry proposed using pebbles arranged on a beach before they tied the knot in 2005, welcoming three children together – Lucy, Isabella and Jaden.

However, their relationship ended in 2010. A representative for the couple released a statement saying: “Perry Fenwick and Angela Lonsdale have tragically separated after five years of marriage. They will have no further comment.”

A source close to the couple told the Mirror at the time: “Love is over between them. They had a heart-to-heart and decided to end it. There is no one else involved. They are determined to remain friends. It’s sad but they are trying to stay positive and their families are united.”

EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30pm on BBC One.