Demi Miller
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| Portrayed by | Shana Swash | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 2004–2006 | ||||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 2793 6 September 2004 |
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| Last appearance | Episode 3182 7 July 2006 |
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| Introduced by | Louise Berridge | ||||||||||||||||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Father | Keith Miller |
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| Mother | Rosie Miller |
| Brothers | Darren Miller |
| Half-brothers | Mickey Miller |
| Half-sisters | Dawn Swann |
| Daughters | Aleesha Miller |
| Uncles | Clint |
| Nephews | George Trott |
| Nieces | Summer Swann |
Demi Miller is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Shana Swash. She made her first appearance on 6 September 2004 and made her last on 7 July 2006 when she was axed by EastEnders executive producer Kate Harwood.
Demi arrives in Walford at the age of 13, and immediately becomes the focus of local gossip due to her pregnancy. Feisty and troublesome, she likes to cause trouble with her twin brother Darren (Charlie G. Hawkins). Nearly two months after her arrival, Demi collapses in agony in the playground after her waters break. Scared and alone, she begs Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) to help her. With Pauline's help, Demi gives birth to Aleesha Miller (Freya and Phoebe Coltman-West) on 29 October 2004. Later that evening, Aleesha's father and Demi's boyfriend Leo Taylor (Philip Dowling) arrives with his father Ray (Dorian Lough). Ray is extremely hostile, and Leo is told he is to have no further contact with Demi or Aleesha.
In May 2005, the Millers return to their former home in a block of flats whilst a rat problem in the square is being dealt with. Demi is reluctant, as it means she is likely to see Leo. Soon after their arrival, Demi takes Aleesha for a walk and sees Leo. They realise their split has been due to their parents meddling and denying contact between the two, and they reunite. Demi tells Leo that it is Aleesha's christening the following day. Despite appearing reluctant, Leo and his mother Trisha (Cathy Murphy) attend the christening, however the service is interrupted by Ray, who viciously drags his wife and son away. Demi and Leo meet later that evening from their balconies. As the feud between the Millers and the Taylors escalate, Leo plans to run away, and begs Demi to come with him. Demi agrees, but Leo abandons her when she insists on taking Aleesha. Demi returns to Walford, but is delighted when she meets Leo near the swings. Leo promises her he will secretly continue to see her.
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