Patsy Palmer

Julie Anne Merkell, known professionally as Patsy Palmer, is a British actress and DJ. After appearing as Natasha in the children's drama series Grange Hill (1985, 1987), she came to prominence for her portrayal of Bianca Jackson in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. For her portrayal of the latter, she won the British Soap Award for Best Actress in 2000, and later the award for Best Comedy Performance in 2025.