User:AnemoneProjectors/Bernie Kelly (Redwater)

Bernie Kelly is played by Susan Ateh. She is married to Andrew, and is a local garda. In the show, Bernie is pregnant with her and Andrew's third child. Ateh, who lives in Los Angeles, was told about the part by a friend who saw an advert looking for a mixed race actress. She sent in an audition tape and 10 days later was interviewed over Skype by the director, producers and casting director, and was offered the part a few days later. Ateh described Bernie as "a very strong character".


 * http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/redwater/feature/a829239/eastenders-spinoff-kat-and-alfie-redwater-episode-two-questions/
 * http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/news/susan-ateh-redwater-finale-people-annoyed-480079/
 * http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/news/redwaters-susan-ateh-bernie-driven-mistrust-dermott-478331/