Eva Pope

Eva Pope was born on 16th November 1967 in Wigan. Disliking school, her favourite subject was drama and, after completing her education, she trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Her first role upon graduation was in The Turn of the Screw at the Dundee Theatre. Her first major television role was as Tanya Pooley (initially spelt “Tania Pooley”) in Coronation Street, a part she played from May 1993 to September 1994 and which was dubbed by the press of the day as "Toxic Tanya".

Since leaving the Street, Eva has carved out a successful role in all mediums, being well known for her regular parts in Peak Practice, Bad Girls and Waterloo Road. Other television appearances include Heartbeat, Life on Mars, Strictly Confidential and Life on Mars. She played roles in the films Shadow Men, Splinter and Natasha and, on stage, has appeared in The Comedy of Errors, Turkey Time, Hobson’s Choice, Bridges and Harmonies, Bright and Bold Design and What You Get and What You Expect as well as numerous voice-over work for commericials, corporate videos and various television documentaries.

She has a daughter, Elise, born one year after leaving the Street, by former husband Laurence Lassalle.