Balvinder Sopal

Actress

British Chatham, Medway Sagittarius 5' 4" (162 cm)

Quick Info

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

Latest News about Balvinder Sopal

14/12/2025

Balvinder Sopal was eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025 during the semi-final after losing a dance-off to Amber Davies. She became the tenth celebrity to leave the series and missed out on a place in the grand final.

12/08/2025

Balvinder Sopal was announced as a contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 while continuing her role as Suki Panesar-Unwin on EastEnders. BBC described her as an actress with a career spanning theatre, radio, film, and television.

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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.
  • Eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2025 in the semi-final after a dance-off against Amber Davies, becoming the tenth celebrity to leave the series.
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/
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/balvinder-sopal-47207329
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/BalvinderSopal

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.

Also born on 4 December

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