Tanya Franks

Tanya Christine Franks (born 16 August 1967) is an English actress. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Rainie Cross in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders. Franks has been involved in theatre for over 14 years, both in the UK and abroad. Some notable roles include Tess in the critically acclaimed production of Tess at The Kings Head Theatre in London in 1989, and Sylv in Steven Berkoff's East at the Vaudeville Theatre in London's West End. In 2000, Franks made her breakthrough in television as Karen Ellis in the Channel 5 soap opera Family Affairs. She also played DI Rowanne Morell in the long-running ITV1 police serial-drama The Bill for over a year.