March 2011 - Dec 2013
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The History Boys LIVE National Theatre 50 Years on Stage
shown on tv and at cinemas around the world 02/11/13
All the pics/links here
shown on tv and at cinemas around the world 02/11/13
All the pics/links here
Marc is listed to be part of National Theatre 50 Live From The National Theatre: 50 Years On
Stage and Radio Saturday 2nd November 9.00-11.15pm BBC TWO
Stage and Radio Saturday 2nd November 9.00-11.15pm BBC TWO
Extract from Himesh Patel Interview 17/07/13
Has life changed much on set since Marc Elliott and Nina Wadia both left the show?
"It has. You often sit back and think, 'Oh, Nina's been gone for seven months now and Marc has been gone for ten'. But the show moves on so quickly that you don't always have the time to mourn people in that way. You have to move on and look at what you have in a positive way, but they're definitely both missed on set."
Do you keep in touch with them both?
"Absolutely. They're beyond being just actors that I worked with - they're very dear friends and those relationships have definitely been maintained."
Who Do You Think You Are ?...
Born in Kenya to Indian parents Nitin moved to England when he was three. “His episode is very much about anchoring himself,” says series producer Colette flight. “Nitin made some very emotional and tragic discoveries.” Can be seen later in the BBC1 series run.
Hayley Mills to Guest Star in Midsomer Murders ''Wild Harvest'' Recent Midsomer Murders Official facebook page Q&A session with Director Renny Rye Site: Can you tell us anything about ''Wild Harvest'' ? RR: We are really excited about this new ep it involves murder in the kitchen of a famous celebrity chef. And to spice up the menu we persuaded Hayley Mills to guest for us. Getting great visiting actors is one of the joys of working on Midsomer. |
Site recommendation if you haven't seen this Hayley Mills film, well watch it ;)
Such a great little actress alongside her dad John both wonderful talents throughout their careers
Such a great little actress alongside her dad John both wonderful talents throughout their careers
NEW 2013 Headshot Pics....
''I fought for Marc to get the role..."I said want Marc because he's great, they got lucky"
Nina talking about being present at Marc's auditions for Syed
Nina talking about being present at Marc's auditions for Syed
Once the Musical Press Night 09/04/13
Untold Stories Opening night 03/04/13
Zainab's Final Episode Tonight 08/02/13
Marc is Currently Writing a Sitcom, Fortunes Fall to Star Nina Wadia
Nina being interviewed on This Morning 14/01/13...
Marc is writing a comedy. Marc leaving was one of the factors for Nina deciding to leave Eastenders, with them being very close friends. “We laughed more than anyone else together, everyone has a best friend, someone they really connect with and so when he went I felt a bit out of sorts, just a little bit, so I don’t think it helped much.”
About the sitcom...
''It’s a sitcom called Fortunes Fall, murder most horrid meets league of gentlemen.” It’s quite bizarre. Marc says he’s typecast me in this, he’s written a part for me called Bob Hewson, her real name is Burjinda Hussein but she wants to be this white lesbian detective and I just think it’s fun? that there’s something like that so just go for it!”
Have you managed to find a network that’s going to show this...
''Probably...we’ll probably invent our own at this point! But yes it’s a good piece. It’s nice to be inventive and creative again''
Nina Wanted Zainab Death Plot
_ Marc's final EastEnders episode -Syed will be leaving our screens on Thursday 15th November
The jeans sold for £225 and first pair of boxers sold for £51 Second pair £155 !
After Tape at the Trafalgar Studios 08/11/12...
Marc Elliott as Vince proves himself a highly proficient stage actor in a role very
different from Syed in EastEnders
FULL REVIEW HERE
What’s most engaging about Elliot’s performance is his physicality and interaction with the space
FULL REVIEW HERE
FULL REVIEW HERE
Message from Marc to those that left messages Via Facebook and Twitter for his birthday
which were all forwarded to him....
''I don’t want to be remembered as that gay muslim from EastEnders''
Marc insists he had to quit EastEnders because he was afraid he would only be remembered for playing “the gay muslim”. I don’t want to be remembered as that gay muslim from EastEnders. Marc 'proud of role' but fears being typecast Marc broke down taboos when Syed became soap’s first openly gay muslim, sparking 125 complaints when the pair were shown kissing in bed before the 9pm watershed. But after almost four years he admits that, despite his pride at being involved in the role, he feared it would overshadow the rest of his acting career.
Marc, now starring in Tape in London’s West End, said: “I didn’t want to be remembered as that lad from EastEnders, the gay muslim. That’s why you get into the business, to find new characters.” Syed and TV boyfriend Christian were such a hit with EastEnders fans they were nicknamed “Chryed” — although privately Marc had dubbed his character “Dryed” because he thought he was dull. However, his final scenes will be anything but dull as Syed faces the fallout over his fling with Walford newcomer Danny Pennant, played by Gary Lucy. He said: “Syed’s screwing his family over again. And he snogs Danny. Then punches him in the face, as you do in Walford.” But in Tape his character Vince is a violent drug-dealing dropout, the complete opposite of Syed.
Marc admits he was looking for the most challenging role he could find and went straight to the stage without a break after his punishing TV filming schedule. He said: “I chose stage to scare me, stage was a medium I hadn’t done for years, after so many years on telly. “And it’s a meaty role and totally different. Vince is a bit Machiavellian. “This character is wired, in-your-face and unpredictable, all the things that are great to play.”
While Syed might have been an earnest character, the role was significant for highlighting the turmoil faced by people whose sexuality is at odds with their religion. Marc said: “Playing Syed meant I’ve had loads of letters from people of all religions coming to terms with their sexuality. “That’s what I am proud of most, portraying a normal, loving gay relationship. “That’s quite an important thing, it’s normalising it, two men being affectionate with each other. “And when someone tells you they’ve found the strength to tell their parents, you feel proud.” And despite the BBC receiving complaints about his steamier scenes, Marc insists he’s nearly always been warmly received. He said: “The biggest fans of Syed and Christian’s storyline are women who love the love angle.“The BBC and myself anticipated an adverse reaction. I had only one comment in the street in Manchester. Someone called me a n** jockey in the street, which I thought was hilarious.”Marc reveals it took hours to film his steamy EastEnders snogging scenes with Danny — because they could hear cheering when former colleague Cheryl Fergison (who played Heather Trott) went in to the Celebrity Big Brother house at nearby Elstree Studios. He said: “When filming kiss scenes with Danny, we could hear the cheering, so we had to keep doing a few takes. “Gary’s a really nice chap, and great fun. We had a laugh.” Fans will be on the edge of their seats tonight to see whether Syed and Christian actually go through with the wedding. Things are complicated further when Syed’s former wife Amira (Preeya Kalidas) returns to Walford too. Marc revealed of his exit: “I have a mini fling with Danny... will he, won’t he marry Christian, will he, won’t he leave the Square? “Syed’s been naughty, he’s stolen £15,000 from his mum. And then of course Amira returns. “There is major confrontation between Christian and I about everything because it transpires that something else took place with Danny.”
Even though he’s looking forward to his move away from the soap, Marc said: “The great thing about EastEnders for me is that I struck gold with the Masoods. They’re not mother and father, they’re brother and sister too. They’re like a real family.” And he admitted he’s already missing cast mates — even Steve McFadden who plays hardman Phil Mitchell. “Everyone’s nice on the show, even Phil Mitchell. He’s a pussycat.”
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/4591772/Marc-Elliott-I-quit-EastEnders-because-I-didnt-want-to-be-remembered-as-shows-gay-muslim.html#ixzz29S7lfhla
Leaving ITV Studios 18/10/12...
Outside Trafalgar Studios 11/10/12...
Syed Screen Appearances 27/09/12...more pics here
Marc Elliott fans - here's an exclusive colour photo from rehearsals.
Make sure you grab your tickets so you can catch him in person
www.tapetheplay.com
Make sure you grab your tickets so you can catch him in person
www.tapetheplay.com
Tape...rehearsals updates from official Twitter/facebook page
What a fun afternoon at #tapetheplay rehearsals today, with Fight Director Joe Golby putting Marc and Darren through their paces!
02/10/12
What a fun afternoon at #tapetheplay rehearsals today, with Fight Director Joe Golby putting Marc and Darren through their paces!
02/10/12
Congratulations to Marc...in his NEW acting role in the play Tape
Tape
When aspiring filmmaker Jon meets up with his best friend from high school, Vince - a volatile drug-dealing dropout, the conversation turns to Amy, Vince's first love, whom they both dated. Vince finally gets Jon to confess a disturbing secret, only then to reveal he has taped the entire conversation and that Amy is about to arrive any minute...
Previously adapted into a feature film starring Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, Tape is a high stakes and suspenseful exploration of memory, truth and perception. Starring Marc Elliott (EastEnders, Syed Masood), Darren Bransford (Hollyoaks, Nick O'Connor) and Kate Loustau (Elizabeth).
http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/tape/trafalgar-studios/
21/09/12 Marc's final day at EastEnders...where has all the time gone...seems
like yesterday...Syed's first appearance on-screen 21/04/09...
like yesterday...Syed's first appearance on-screen 21/04/09...
Outside the studios 30/08/12
“He didn’t plan to cause trouble between them, but he spends a lot of time doing just that.”
“It was the first time I’d kissed a guy, so it was different. “The night before I just had to tell myself: ‘Right, I’m going to work and kiss a bloke’ — all night. “Fortunately, Marc is a really nice, easy-going guy. “We ran the scenes a few times and it was absolutely fine. It wasn’t awkward at all. You’re into the scene and the character... so you just get on with it. “But, as I would with a female character, I saved the actual kiss for the last take. You don’t want to peak too early!” “Now I’ve had a taste of playing a gay character in EastEnders I definitely wouldn’t be opposed to playing one again. “It’s something completely different and I’m glad I’ve ticked that box.“You never know what might come up in the future.
“I did warn some of my friends and family — the ones I can trust not to tell anyone — what was going to happen with Danny and Syed. “Luckily my mum thought it was great. She loves me being in the show, because she’s a massive fan. We grew up with it in our household.” But the pair’s chemistry — and their illicit kiss — will throw the spanner in the works for Syed’s engagement to Christian Clarke, played by John Partridge. Gary said: “I have been warned that there are some quite obsessive fans of Syed and Christian’s relationship who don’t want them to split. “I don’t know if I’m ready for the backlash — but this is such a good opportunity to come in and ruffle feathers that I just couldn’t turn it down. “It has been a good experience and a fantastic challenge. “I have no idea if Danny could be a permanent resident in Walford — but he is a great character to play.” Gary elaborated on his onscreen kiss: “There actually isn’t much difference between kissing a girl and kissing a boy. “You do try to respect the other person by not putting your tongue down their throat. “But Marc is brilliant and he made the scenes very easy for me.”
Gary said of their exit: “I don’t think the kiss is the reason they leave but I don’t think that it helps much. “Syed doesn’t tell Danny straight away that he has a fiancé — otherwise he would have backed off. “He didn’t plan to cause trouble between them, but he spends a lot of time doing just that.”
Source The Sun full interview here
Gary Lucy talking about his role in EastEnders...
EastEnders beat Coronation Street for the first time in a month on Friday's Syed-centred
episode(21/09/12) drew 7.02m (31.8%) at 8pm
episode(21/09/12) drew 7.02m (31.8%) at 8pm
Marc has a new job lined up :) No idea of the details but as soon as there are any announcements the site will update all the information. As I know a lot of you have been asking from outside the UK especially to be kept updated... Well done to Marc on the beginning of his next chapter !
Syed Screen Appearances 17/09/12...more pics here
Marc Quits EastEnders...
Are we sadly really surprised after the lack of character development and screentime EastEnders has given Marc to challenge or excite him as an actor over the last year. Show bosses have remained tight lipped about how the couple will leave the square.
Marc and John Partridge, who play gay lovers Syed Masood and Christian Clarke, are being written out after Marc decided in February to leave the long-running BBC One soap.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a404371/eastenders-confirms-syed-christian-exits.html
It was the actors choice to leave, at least in one case. Reportedly, Elliot decided he wanted to leave the show after three years in the role of Syed Masood. That led to Partridge being written out as well. "When Marc announced he had decided to move on, we had a tough decision to make.” Executive Producer Lorraine Newman told The Mirror. “After numerous conversations, which included John, it was decided that there is only one outcome for Syed and Christian. We wish them both all the best for the future.”
Elliot, for his part, is looking forward to taking on new projects and roles. Show bosses have remained tight-lipped about how the couple will leave Albert Square.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eastenders-exit-syed-masood-and-christian-1309270
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a404371/eastenders-confirms-syed-christian-exits.html
It was the actors choice to leave, at least in one case. Reportedly, Elliot decided he wanted to leave the show after three years in the role of Syed Masood. That led to Partridge being written out as well. "When Marc announced he had decided to move on, we had a tough decision to make.” Executive Producer Lorraine Newman told The Mirror. “After numerous conversations, which included John, it was decided that there is only one outcome for Syed and Christian. We wish them both all the best for the future.”
Elliot, for his part, is looking forward to taking on new projects and roles. Show bosses have remained tight-lipped about how the couple will leave Albert Square.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/eastenders-exit-syed-masood-and-christian-1309270
How it all began...
The storyline get's an appropriate ending John and Marc deliver the performances of their lives said Nina while Nitin commented the exit will be special http://tv.uk.msn.com/video?videoid=2thgmo4z
Webcam filming spotted outside the flat 13/09/12...
Warning....
”The heels are back and I’m not talking about mine.” said Preeya
She also tweeted on 12/09/12 Last day of filming - The end of an era...
Preeya filmed last week a week before Marc is due to finish filming...
Syed Screen Appearance 31/08/12...more pics here
Syed Screen Appearances 28/08/12...more pics here
The Keith Lemon Film Premiere 20/08/12...
Outside studios 30/07/12 ...video someone tweeted here
*NEW* African Raga Documentary Film : Nina Wadia Executive Producer...
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A documentary film on the epic 150 year history of Indians in Africa tracing their struggles, passions and conquests. View sample trailer Please like and share the Facebook page Website http://www.africanraga.com/ |
Outside Elstree Studios 25/07/12...
Syed Screen Appearances 25/07/12...more pics here
More Filming 25/07/12...on lunch break
Syed Screen Appearance 24/07/12...
*New* Little Actress Cast...First Appearance as Yasmin...more pics here
*New* Little Actress Cast...First Appearance as Yasmin...more pics here
Syed Screen Appearance 23/07/12...more pics here
Live Olympic Episode 9pm 23/07/12
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/2012/07/eastenders-live---dont-miss-mo.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/2012/07/eastenders-live---dont-miss-mo.shtml
*New* Site Video...
Pick of the Week...Two years ago
Let's go home...
We can either say I found this really late...or I'm posting it really early for this year...
EastEnders Q+A at Hackney Weekend: Nitin and Himesh Talk about Syed's Gay Storyline
3.15-4.00 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/
For those wanting to find the complete Moments Series from various online site uploads, they have all been added into their own section for easy viewing... http://marcelliott.weebly.com/moments.html
Syed Screen Appearance 26/06/12...
Marc at the Hackney Weekend 24/06/12 https://twitter.com/ALEXGRIFF/status/217243900363022337/photo/1
Outside Elstree 06/06/12 https://twitter.com/MariaaPinnock/status/210440535264083970/photo/1
Filming Jubilee Bank Hoilday Tuesday 05/06/12
https://twitter.com/MegsGriffiths/status/210088350835675138/photo/1/large
https://twitter.com/MegsGriffiths/status/210088350835675138/photo/1/large
Marc filming on location pic uploaded to twitter account 19/05/12 http://twitpic.com/9qm90n
19/05/12 Marc filmed on location for the Vic Football Team game http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2147081/Jessie-Wallace-set-EastEnders-reclaim-crown-Mrs-Moon-amid-Roxy-Mitchell-love-triangle.html
and then at the studios in the evening https://twitter.com/#!/MariaaPinnock/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FwUzfaU6P
and then at the studios in the evening https://twitter.com/#!/MariaaPinnock/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FwUzfaU6P
Officially Confirmed Afia to Leave Tamwar ...and Walford
Sadly Meryl's character Afia will leave in scenes to be screened next month. (see spoilers section for more details) BBC Spokesman said "Meryl Fernandes recently finished filming her final scenes at EastEnders" The site wishes Meryl all the best wishes for the future...her next roles...and lots of fabulous fashion finds ;)
Check out Meryl's blog where you will find details of her vintage shop and NEW fashion line at Found. http://foundeastlondon.posterous.com/ |
Steel Magnolias Press Night and After Party 15/05/12
Syed's Appearance in Episode 11/05/12...
Attending Shrek the Musical's 1st Anniversary 09/05/12
The British Soap Awards 2012
Eastenders has received a Bafta 2012 nomination for Best Soap and Continuing Drama
The awards will take place on the 27 May at London's Royal Albert Hall
Pick of the Week - This Week 2009... First Meeting 01/05/09
British Soap Awards 28/04/12
*NEW* Picture and poster from Romeo and Juliet 2002 (other theatre work section updated)
Shakespeare's Birthday...
Pick of the Week...Syed's Birthday Week 2010...16/04/10 - 20/04/10
''Oh I fancy an avocado'' Twitter pic https://pic.twitter.com/LFcCoCs5
Pick of the Week: This time last year....05/04/11 - 07/04/11
Pick of the Week....Keep VOTING BSA Sexiest Male VOTING CLOSES 02/04/12 http://www.britishsoapawards.tv/home
Marc Pic Tweeted 29/03/12 https://twitter.com/#!/SinatraBrosLTD/status/185702534072123392
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=12000781&l=e5fcf82c54&id=654267641
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=12000781&l=e5fcf82c54&id=654267641
Syed's Appearance in Episode 27/03/12
Attending The king's Speech Press Night 27/03/12