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'How old is Bonnie Langford?' is a question EastEnders fans have been flooding the internet with this week, after the actress, who plays Carmel Kazemi, became embroiled in a gritty storyline

A recent episode had BBC One viewers in tears as Carmel discovered her son Shakil Kazemi had died after being stabbed

Bonnie Langford's acting skills were swiftly praised on Twitter, as the heartbreaking scenes showing her character Carmel arrive seconds after her son died were aired

How old is Bonnie Langford? Bonnie, born Bonita Melody Lysette Langford, is 53, after she was born on July 22, 1964

Meanwhile, in EastEnders she plays 50-year-old Carmel. Bonnie Langford height 'How tall is Bonnie Langford?' has also been a frequent question amongst EastEnders viewers in recent weeks, as her character takes more of a presence on screen

The soap star is said to be just over five foot tall. EastEnders spoilers: storylines from the upcoming week on the BBC soap Friday, May 25, 2018 1 / 17 Play slideshow EastEnders spoilers: storylines from the upcoming week on the BBC soap Friday, May 25, 2018 1 / 17 Play slideshow Hayley learns Kat is planning on returning to Spain – Hayley thinks Kat is lying as she knows what happened last time she was there [BBC] EastEnders spoilers: Click here to see all the upcoming BBC's EastEnders drama from Albert Square this week's show What else has she starred in? The Carmel Kazemi actress rose to fame after winning talent show Opportunity Knocks at just six years old

She went on to join Doctor Who in 1986 as Melanie and took part in Dancing On Ice in 2006 when the competition first aired

She competed again in 2014 and sustained a hip injury she still struggles with. Bonnie told Bang Showbiz earlier this year: "Buy some arnica and get some pads, get those padded trousers the skiers have that you can just fall on and don't be frightened to fall over because it will happen

"There have been some major injuries. I've still got an injury. "I've got an impingement in my hip because I tore a bit of my hip when I was doing it last time

It probably won't get better." When did she join EastEnders? Bonnie joined EastEnders in 2015, appearing as Kush's mother

Originally, the role of Carmel was intended to be minor but she became a key character as fans grew to love her

In her most recent storyline, Carmel had viewers in tears as she dashed to her dying son's bedside

After being discovered in the gardens in Albert Square Shakil was rushed to hospital but passed away, unable to recover from his injuries

Shakil's death scenes were made even more devastating as his mum arrived at the hospital just seconds too late to see her son for the last time

EastEnders continues weekdays at 8pm.