Shana Swash, sister of former EastEnders actor Joe Swash, has become a mum for the first time.
The 33-year-old former EastEnders actress, known for her role as Demi Miller, made the joyous announcement on Instagram. Shana posted a lovely photo featuring herself, her fiancé Nick Jones, and their newborn baby girl, just moments after delivery.
In the post, she revealed the name and birthdate of their bundle of joy, gushing: “Kitty Frances Swash Jones 18.12.2023.” Shana and Nick, who got engaged two years ago, received a flood of well-wishes from their social media followers and some famous friends.
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Shana first shared her pregnancy news back in June with a sweet snapshot showing her proudly holding up baby scan pictures while Nick lovingly kissed her cheek. Their engagement was revealed in August 2021 when Shana showed off her diamond engagement ring in a series of photos.
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A series of images posted at the time saw Shana holding hand’s with her beau against the beachy backdrop, as the captioned the shots: “I SAID YES” Shana’s future sister-in-law Stacey Solomon, 33, was among the first to offer her congratulations, as she wrote: “Best news ever.”
Her sister Caisie penned: “My little sister is getting married!” Following her departure from EastEnders, Shana ventured into the coffee business with Nick, opening “Swash & Jones Coffee Co.” in London’s Islington area.
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During the lockdown, she found a new passion for coffee and decided to start her own business. Shana runs the coffee shop full-time and enjoys connecting with customers, including devoted EastEnders fans.
Although she left the soap opera world behind, Shana has continued to act in various shows, including Doctors, Top Boy, and My Feral Heart. Her next project is Love Without Walls, a British indie film that explores the challenges faced by a young married couple who become homeless.
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Despite her early start in showbiz at the age of 13, Shana credits her mother for keeping her and her brother Joe grounded. She hasn’t ruled out a return to acting, especially if she can take on a role that allows her to portray a character with a dark side, much like the infamous Janine Butcher.
In addition to Shana’s exciting news, her brother Joe Swash, also a soap actor, is happily married to former X Factor singer Stacey Solomon. Together, they have a growing family with three children, Belle, Rose, and Rex, as well as Joe’s son Harry from a previous relationship.
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