“I didn’t work for almost a year after I came out initially, as people told me I wouldn’t, because all the casting directors were saying, ‘Nah, she’s Zainab Masood’.”
In spite of her initial worries about finding work after EastEnders, Nina discovered that the show “did a lot” for her career.
She continued: “But luckily, no, in fact if nothing else, it actually lifted my profile which is great, a lot of things came out of it.
“I came out with lifelong friends, I came out with the ability to learn lines in about an hour, it does a lot for you that show.
“It’s a great show to be part of, so as and when they need or want Zainab back, of course I’d go in. I had great fun doing EastEnders!”
source: express.co.uk