CORONATION Streets Ruxandra Porojnicu has revealed she works in caf and commutes to the soap’s set for filming.
The actress, who plays modern day slave Alina Pop, is the latest soap star to talk about their own experiences of real-life side jobs after ex EastEnders star Katie Jarvis was revealed to be working in B&M.
She wrote on Twitter: “I worked all summer in a cafe and I will keep this job for as long as I can while also going up to Manchester and film.
“And yes, it wasn’t easy after 6 months of living any actor’s dream to work on set full time.
“I wanted to quit and I cried a lot because Is so stressful working in coustemer service!
“Also, I couldn’t believe I have to do it again. Imagine having a family to take care of!
“Is not easy being constantly with or without job. Is true it affects your mental health as an actor!!
“But hey! there was no other alternative right away, didn’t know what the future will bring and I couldn’t just wait without doing anything.
“There’s no shame in working. I would rather feel ashamed being lazy and complain I don’t have money or ask my family to provide for me.”
It was revealed earlier this week that Katie, who joined the BBC One soap last year for a short-lived stint as Kat Slater’s cousin, had bagged a new job as a security guard.
Katieconfirmed to theDaily Star Sunday that her acting career has now taken a back seat as she focuses on her two children.
She said: “Ive taken a step back from acting. Ive got a job and Im looking after my kids.”
Hayley’s disappearance from Albert Square left fans scratching their heads earlier this year, with her explosive storyline with Kat and Alfie reaching an abrupt end.
A source explained: “A lot of people have been wondering where Hayley is after she left so suddenly but the mystery has been solved, shes in Romford working at B&M.
“There was so much speculation about her departure, but there was no reason to keep the character in Albert Square once the storyline ended and Alfie had gone.”
