Linda Henry

Linda Varilis (née Henry; born 24 August 1959) is an English actress. She is best known for portraying the roles of Yvonne Atkins in the ITV prison-based drama series "Bad Girls" (1999–2003), and Shirley Carter in the BBC One soap opera "EastEnders" (2006–present). She had previously appeared in "EastEnders" as the original Lorraine Salter (1991–1992).
Early life.
Henry was born and raised in Peckham, London.