Nadia Sawalha (/səˈwəlxə/; born 18 November 1964) is a British actress, television personality and YouTuber. She is best known for her role as Annie Palmer on the BBC One soap opera EastEnders from 1997 to 1999 and as Gina in ITV comedy Second Thoughts from 1992 to 1994. As well as this she has been a long-term panellist on the ITV daytime talk show Loose Women. She was one of the original panellists from its start in 1999 until 2002, before returning to the show in 2013 after a panellist revamp. She has also had roles in The Bill, Casualty, Benidorm and 99-1.