October 20th 2024.
Michael Greco, known for his role as Beppe Di Marco in the popular soap opera EastEnders, recently expressed his interest in making a comeback to the show. It has been 22 years since he last graced Albert Square as the charming heartthrob Beppe, who was introduced along with the rest of the Di Marco family back in 2002.
Despite the passing of time, Michael remains eager to reprise his role as Beppe. He shared with Metro that he would not turn down the opportunity to return to EastEnders, especially since he now lives just 20 minutes away from the studio. He also fondly reminisced about his time on the show, saying that it was one of the best five years of his life.
However, Michael also foresees a major obstacle that could potentially hinder his return as Beppe. He explained, "The problem with my character is Beppe has no connections on the square anymore. There are no family or exes there. So it would be very difficult to introduce me to a storyline, but you never know."
During his time on EastEnders, Beppe was involved in various storylines, including a romantic relationship with Sam Mitchell, which led to a feud with her brothers Phil and Grant. Michael appeared on the BBC soap from 1998 to 2002 and was also part of a love triangle with Lynne Slater and Gary Hobbs, as well as a business partnership with local club owner Steve Owen.
Despite the challenges, Michael maintains a strong bond with his former co-star Martin Kemp, whom he considers one of his best friends on the show. He also revealed that he still keeps in touch with other cast members through social media.
Looking back on his time on EastEnders, Michael admitted that he was initially nervous about acting alongside iconic characters like Tiffany, Grant, Peggy Mitchell, Bianca, Pat, and Frank. He shared, "I was very nervous on the first day, as I was acting with these iconic characters. I was the new kid on the block, along with my screen brother and family."
Michael also recalled his fond memories of working with the legendary Barbara Windsor, who played Peggy Mitchell on the show. He confessed to being a huge fan of the Carry On films, and being able to work with Barbara and talk to her about her experiences was a dream come true.
Interestingly, Michael almost ended up in a different show altogether when he was auditioning for EastEnders. He revealed that at the same time, he was also offered a regular role in The Bill. However, his love for EastEnders, which he used to watch with his parents, made it an easy decision for him.
After leaving EastEnders, Michael pursued a career as a professional poker player and achieved great success in the field. He shared that he is proud to have earned over a million dollars in prize money from tournaments. However, he also expressed his love for acting and his desire to return to it someday.
If Michael does make a return to EastEnders, it would certainly be a delight for fans who have missed seeing Beppe Di Marco on their screens. But for now, we can only wait and see what the future holds for this talented actor.
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