Suzy Branning
Fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders
Suzy Branning (originally known as Sue) is a fictional character from the BBC One soap opera EastEnders. She was played by Julie Christian-Young for a brief appearance in April 1996, and Maggie O'Neill in 2008. O'Neill began filming in May that year, and she appeared as Suzy from 8 July to 26 December 2008. Soon after her reintroduction in 2008, Suzy begins a relationship with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and enters into a rivalry with Phil's other love interest Shirley Carter (Linda Henry). She schemes to con Phil out of his money, and after her intentions are discovered, Suzy leaves Walford.
Creation and development
The character, then referred to as Sue, was seen at the wedding of her sister, April Branning (Debbie Arnold) in 1996, appearing in two episodes, played by Julie Christian-Young. On 23 April 2008, it was announced that Suzy would be returning to EastEnders. Maggie O'Neill was cast in the role, taking over from Julie Christian-Young. Suzy was re-introduced as a love interest for established character Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and makes a strong love rival of Shirley Carter (Linda Henry). Of her casting, O'Neill commented: "The Brannings are a great family and I am really excited to become one of them.
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