Celebrity Big Brother star receives British citizenship as she proudly waves the Union Jack flag
Marisha Wallace received her British Citizenship as she paraded a Union Jack flag around London on Thursday.
The former Celebrity Big Brother star, 39, was given her new Citizenship as she appeared at Bromley Council's Civic Centre in a floral pink gown.
The two-time Olivier award-nominated actress has called London home for several years, and today's ceremony marked a 'deeply personal milestone'.
The intimate event was attended by close friends Billy Porter, Arlene Phillips and Zeze Millz.
The ceremony took place as part of the UK's official citizenship process, during which Marisha pledged allegiance to the Crown and received her certificate from Bromley Council.
Attendees celebrated with photos and warm tributes following the formal proceedings were held at The Londoner in Leicester Square.
For her special day, Marisha stunned in a Rosalee floral-print stretch cotton-blend midi dress and pale pink heels.
Speaking of the ceremony, Marisha said: 'I feel like I graduated and got married all on the same day.
'I feel really proud — when I got here eight years ago, I was embraced. Today was like the final adoption papers.
'I'm really proud to be British and I've always felt British. I sang the national anthem at the Royal Variety Show last year and getting the King Charles' seal of approval was so special.
'I've always wanted to be a leading lady and I didn't get that opportunity in America. In the UK, it was never even a doubt or question — I never had to second guess it.
'I've got to play roles I don't think I would be able to play on Broadway. All my dreams came true here, and I didn't even know it was where I was supposed to be.'
Marisha appeared on the ITV show last year after she endured a turbluent spell involving Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu .
She was the fifth housemate evicted, leaving on Day 16 in a double eviction and was involved in some controversial drama during her time.
Ekin-Su was criticised by viewers after she broke down in hysterical tears when Marisha, 38, picked her during face-to-face nominations.
Speaking to MailOnline at the time, Marisha insisted the pair are still on speaking terms now they are both out of the house.
She said: 'Ekin-Su and I have been in contact since leaving the house - she's alright.'
However, the theatre star admitted she still thinks she made the right decision in nominatiing Ekin-Su for eviction.
She said: 'I don't regret nominating Ekin-Su - everything worked out how it was supposed to'
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