Michelle Ryan – Age 36 – EastEnders

Soap operas are a trend in many countries, and in the United Kingdom, Michelle Ryan became a famous soap star thanks to EastEnders’ success. She was only 16 years old when she started appearing on the series, and her run lasted for about five years.

Despite leaving the show, people still saw her on TV because she landed lead roles in Jekyll and Bionic Woman. She also had guest appearances in Doctor Who and Mister Eleven. Ryan’s most recent part was in Dark Stories, and it’s still unclear what her next TV gig would be.