Meryl Fernandes

Meryl Glynis Fernandes (born 1983) is an English actress and presenter. She played Afia Khan, a love interest for Tamwar Masood (Himesh Patel) in the BBCsoap operaEastEnders, originally making a guest appearance between 29 December 2009 and 5 January 2010. She returned to the role of Afia, on 18 November 2010, this time as a regular character. She departed EastEnders on 7 June 2012.