Eva Fontaine

Eva Fontaine (born 1974) is a British actress, known for her role as Faith Walker in the BBC soap opera Doctors between 2001 and 2006. The role gave her nominations for the British Soap Award for Best Actress. As well as also having recurring roles in soap operas EastEnders and Emmerdale, Fontaine has an extensive stage career.

Life and career Fontaine received her training as an actress at the Anna Scher Theatre School. She attained a BA Hons at the Royal Holloway, as well as completing additional training at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and the Actors Centre. Fontaine was a member of the British Shakespeare Company, playing Juliet in their touring production of Romeo and Juliet. She later played the leading character of Fran in the 2001 British horror film Dead Creatures. From 2001 to 2006, Fontaine portrayed the role of Faith Walker in the BBC soap opera Doctors. Her portrayal of the role resulted in numerous nominations for the British Soap Award for Best Actress.

From 2018 to 2019, Fontaine appeared in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, as Dr Hamley. Later in 2019, she appeared in the BBC soap opera EastEnders as Claire Amartey, a case worker for Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton). She appeared in five episodes. She returned in 2024, this time as detective sergeant who arrests Gideon Clayton (Howard Saddler). In 2021, she returned to Emmerdale, this time as Esme.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2001 Dead Creatures Fran Film 2001–2006 Doctors Faith Walker Regular role 2011 Casualty DS Bain Recurring role 2018 Eddie Elise Probation Officer Short film 2018 Two for Joy Social Worker Film 2018–2019 Emmerdale Consultant Recurring role 2019 Holby City Simone Milton Episode: "Remember, Remember" 2019, 2024 EastEnders Claire Amartey Recurring role 2020 Miracle Workers Gladys Recurring role 2020 There She Goes Dr. Saggat Episode: "Speech and Language" 2021 Control India Collins Short film 2021–2022 Emmerdale Esme Recurring role 2022 Not Going Out Jane Episode: "Text" 2023 My Jerome Dorothy Short film 2025 Amandaland Mrs. Leary Episode: "New Job" 2025 Football Fantastics Fern Recurring role

Awards and nominations Year Ceremony Category Nominated work Result 2005 British Soap Awards Best Actress Doctors 2006 Best Actress