Balvinder Sopal

Actress

British Chatham, Medway

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Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth04/12/1978
Age47 years
BirthplaceChatham, Medway

Latest News about Balvinder Sopal

12/08/2025

Balvinder Sopal, known for playing Suki Panesar-Unwin on EastEnders since 2019, was announced as the fifth celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2025. The reveal happened live from the EastEnders set on ITV's Good Morning Britain. She brings prior Latin and ballroom dance experience as a hobby and joins contestants including Dani Dyer, Alex Kingston, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, with the show set to return in September.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameLee
Famous RoleSuki Panesar in EastEnders (since 2020)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (162 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolRyburn Valley High School, West Yorkshire, England
College/UniversityUniversity of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
Educational QualificationGraduation in Theatre and Media Studies (2001)

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Marital StatusUnmarried

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherJugmohan Singh Sopal
MotherNimma Sopal
Siblings3

Career

Debut
FilmAnatomy of a Crime (2005) as Dr Ali
TVKidhaar! (2002) as Reena
Awards2022: Best TV Character at Asian Media Awards
Career Achievements
  • Started as a theatre artist in 2001 with a pivotal role in 'The Beautiful Violin' at Oldham Coliseum Theatre.
  • Voiced Simran Kaur in the radio series 'Silver Street' from 2004 to 2010.
  • Played key roles in various TV shows including Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Doctors, and Hollyoaks over several years.
  • Gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Suki Panesar in BBC's EastEnders, especially noted for her complex relationship with Eve Unwin.
  • Participated in the 23rd series of 'Strictly Come Dancing', setting a record for the most dance-offs.
  • Joined the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing while continuing her role on EastEnders.
Notable Films
  • Naachle London (2012)
  • Honeycomb Lodge (2014)
  • White Girl (2008)

Favourites

Likes
  • Reading books
  • Travelling to distant places
  • Socializing over alcoholic beverages

Style Quotient

Media AppearancesFeatured on the cover of various magazines and tabloids.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/leesopal/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Grew up in Gillingham, Medway.
2. Made her first professional appearance in a 2001 play, showcasing her early talent.
3. Balvinder’s record in 'Strictly Come Dancing' adds to her list of impressive achievements, demonstrating her versatility in performing arts.
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