Zainab Masood
Don’t mess with this Muslim mum! Zainab is a fiercely proud, competitive, family-oriented matriarch who loves to gossip – and to use it to her advantage. She is the polar opposite of husband Masood, but sometimes opposites do actually repel!
2007 Takes over the manager's job at Walford's post office and clashes with colleague Denise.
2008 Closed her Post Office due to debt problems.
April 2009 Reunited with estranged son Syed. But for how long?
Aug 2009 Revealed to Masood she was pregnant.
Sept 2009 Briefly left Mas, but soon returned and told him she wanted to keep the baby.
Jan 2010 Discovered Syed was gay on his wedding day – and he’s in love with Christian!
Feb 2010 Went into labour alone in the unit, but Mas and Christian found her and assisted in the birth of Kamil.
May 2010 Thrown out by Mas after she revealed she knew about her son’s sexuality and kept it from him. Then told Syed it would be better if he had died from the overdose!
July 2010 Syed told her he was choosing Christian over his family.
Played by Nina Wadia
Born 18 December 1968, Nina Wadia is a comedienne and actor, who joined EastEnders as a regular cast member in 2008. In 1994, she had a brief appearance in EastEnders as a nurse. Has had TV roles in Goodness Gracious Me, All About Me, Holby City,... Read More
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