Joe Swash's on-screen and real life sister with normal job
Joe Swash's on-screen and real life sister with normal job
BBC viewers were left hailing Joe Swash's 'real life' sister Shana Swash a 'legend' as they were treated to a rare sibling on-screen reunion on the latest episode of the reality series Stacey and Joe
Joe Swash's sister Shana Swash appeared on the latest episode of BBC reality series Stacey & Joe
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In the recent airing of the BBC reality show Stacey and Joe, which follows Stacey Solomon and husband Joe Swash, viewers were treated to an endearing family moment when Joe visited his sister, EastEnders star, Shana Swash at her new business, a coffee trailer named Swash and Jones Coffee situated in Barnard Park, Islington.
The latest episode, on April 29, took fans along with Joe, age 43, to support his on screen and life sister Shana, 34, who proudly runs her own coffee venture. The visit served as both a heart warming reunion and an act of familial encouragement as Joe aimed to back a heartfelt initiative.
Joe was seen on the programme inquisitively checking on his sister's entrepreneurial progress, asking "How's the big opening going?" For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter .
Shana responded with enthusiasm, "Do you know what, I'm thoroughly enjoying it!" as she handed out a hot chocolate from her kiosk.
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During the show, the siblings decided to band together for a charitable event; Joe invited Shana to join his 'dream team' for a charity fun run to support Comfort Case UK, which provides essential case packs to children entering foster care.
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The subsequent scenes captured the vibrancy of the fun run, culminating in Shana's candid confession post-race: "I thoroughly enjoyed it when I got to the end, great cause, awful race that's what I have to say!".
For soap fans, Shana's return to TV would spark delight, not least because she and brother Joe share roots in acting—particularly their notable stints on EastEnders where Joe played Mickey Miller from 2003 to 2011, with a cameo reprise in 2024.
Shana made a name for herself as Demi Miller from 2004 to 2006, stirring up Albert Square with her character's gripping teenage pregnancy plot.
Joe played the role of Mickey Miller from 2003 until 2011 while Shana played the role of Demi Miller from 2004 to 2006
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Famed for her stint on EastEnders until 2006, Shana has since branched out, recently launching her coffee venture Swash and Jones, and celebrating the birth of her first child, Kitty Frances Swash Jones, in December 2023.
The actress has spoken about the challenges of juggling her new business with her acting career, particularly regarding her 2023 film role in Love Without Walls.
In a conversation with Express.co.uk, she shared: "It's difficult, but I did Love Without Walls right before I opened Swash and Jones. So, at the moment, things are happening at really nice times where they fall into place with each other.
"I work for myself, so I can come and go as I please, and that's the glory of it. So if something does come up, I can shut up shop or get somebody in, and I can go and do some work."
Reflecting on the inception of her coffee business, she added: "That came out of Covid and lockdown, and not having a job, and needing something. It was a real change-up, because I was doing something that I've always wanted to do.
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"So I always say I was kind of thankful for Covid in a weird way for getting me up and out and doing it. I have a lovely trailer and we sell coffee and lovely sandwiches in the park I grew up in, so at the moment I'm loving working for myself, really enjoying it."
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