Posted on May 5, 2024
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| Arica Deslauriers
Kara Tointon Quick Info
Height
5 ft 4½ in
Weight
60 kg
Date of Birth
August 5, 1983
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Boyfriend
Marius Jensen
Kara Tointon is an English actress who became a household name after playing the role of Dawn Swann in the long-running soap opera, EastEnders (2005-2009).
Born Name
Kara Louise Tointon
Nick Name
Kara
Kara Tointon as seen in 2008 (Stormcab at English Wikipedia / Wikimedia / CC BY 3.0)
Marius Jensen (2017-Present) – In 2018, The Halcyon actress got engaged to a chiropractor named Marius Jensen. Kara gave birth to their son Frey Jensen on November 22, 2018. Furthermore, they welcomed their 2nd son named Helly Juel Parsell Jensen on January 8, 2021.
Kara Tointon and Marius Jensen as seen smiling together in February 2021 (Kara Tointon / Instagram)
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
High cheekbones
Kara Tointon Favorite Things
High Street Stores – Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Reiss
Place In The British Isles – Cornwall
Place To Go Swimming – Maldives
City – New York City
Character From EastEnders – Heather Trott (played by Cheryl Fergison)
Kara Tointon as seen posing for a picture in 2022 (Kara Tointon / Instagram)
Kara Tointon Facts
Her dream role would be playing Elizabeth Bennett from Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice.
In 2010, Kara had participated in season 8 of Strictly Come Dancing and she eventually won the dance competition reality show. Two years prior to that in 2008, she had won the Sport Relief special edition of Strictly Come Dancing with the former cricketer, Mark Ramprakash.
She was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 7.
Kara’s first appearance on EastEnders was as an extra in 1994. Nevertheless, she had a successful second run as the fan-favorite Dawn Swann for nearly 4 years.