As If 10 years on - where are they now? (original) (raw)

As If 10 years on: Where are Jamie, Sooz and the gang now?

We take a look back at the stars of the classic Channel 4 comedy just over a decade after it came to an end

It's hard to believe it's been over a decade since As If reached its conclusion.

The much-loved Channel 4 drama finished in June 2004, after four series which arguably helped kick-start the idea of a modern teen drama.

That's right - before Skins, Misfits and more, we were following the lives and adventures of James, Sooz, Nicki, Alex, Sasha and Rob.

All good things must come to an end, and last year marked 10 years since the show came off the air, with no DVD releases ever likely to surface because of music rights.

However, we've still got our memories of the good times and a chance to reflect on the programme and see what happened to its main actors.

Here's where the gang ended up...

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Paul Chequer - Jamie Collier

It was an ensemble cast, but loveable Jamie was almost seen as the lead on the show - and Paul Chequer was the man behind the character.

Although his most recent credit seems to be playing Nathan in Whitechapel almost three years ago, he did appear in a number of TV shows following the end of As If.

As well as an appearance as DI Dimmock in Sherlock back in 2010, he had one-off roles in the likes of Torchwood and Law & Order:UK, while he also played Nick Doe in Silent Witness in 2006.

Jemima Rooper -Nicki Sooton

Jemima Rooper took on the role of Nicki on the show, and she has continued to remain within the acting world since the show came off the air.

Her actress has continued across the small and big screen, as well as performances on stage including a run on the West End in Breeders last year.

Her credits include the likes of The Black Dahlia (2006), One Chance (2013) and Blandings in 2014.

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Emily Corrie - Suzanne 'Sooz' Lee

The only cast member to stay on for the US version of the show, Emily Corrie is also the only one to make a definitive move away from acting.

Despite winning over fans as rebellious Sooz, she made the decision to quit acting and join the navy.

In 2009, she completed her training at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall.

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Orlando Wells - Alex Stanton

Orlando Wells played gay character Alex Stanton in the series, without portraying any particular stereotypes.

He has gone on to forge an impress career as both an actor and writer, including five original plays to his name.

As well as appearances in the likes of Doctors, Holy City and The King's Speech, he most recently appeared in stage performance Tonight at 8.30 last year.

Benjamin Waters - Rob Conway

Starting the series with Sasha - but attracting the interest of Soozi - Rob Conway was played by Benjamin Waters.

Despite a number of roles before As If - including The Bill and Doctors - his career since the show doesn't seem quite as regular.

He appeared in The Afternoon Play and short film Slapper, before taking a role in low-budget thriller Somnolence in 2009.

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Caroline Chikezie - Sasha Williams

Classy but catty, Sasha Williams' relationship with Rob ended after she was unfaithful.

Caroline Chikezie was the actress behind the role, and she immediately joined the cast of Footballer's Wives as Elaine Hardy in the show's fourth series.

Her other credits since the show have included The Sweeney in 2012 and By Any Means the following year.

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