EastEnders actress Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness has opened up about Jasmine’s future as she faces the consequences of killing her biological father
Jasmine Fisher only made her Walford debut in September and her future is already on a knife-edge.
As devotees of BBC soap Eastenders will be aware the teenager is about to face the music after killing her biological father, Anthony Trueman (Nicholas Bailey), on Christmas Day, although she’s determined to prove it was self-defence.
With the prospect of life imprisonment looming, Jasmine is left hoping that her loved ones believe her account of the events on Christmas night.
This is particularly important as she rekindles her relationship with her estranged twin brother, Josh Goodwin (Joshua Vaughan), who visits her in prison.
Discussing her character’s future in Walford, actress Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness, 25, has shed light on Jasmine’s impending murder trial as her chances of freedom begin to fade, reports OK!.
Indeyarna revealed: “She’s terrified because she’s facing the possibility of either spending a long time in prison or being found innocent and released; both outcomes feel scary to her in their own right.
“She knows the truth about what happened and hopes others will believe her, but past experiences have taught her to be wary of hope. Even though there’s a small glimmer of it, she’s bracing herself for the worst-case scenario.”
Jasmine’s grandad, Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker), has provided a statement to the CPS that could jeopardise Jasmine, leaving reliable barrister Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber) pressing Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) to deliver a character reference in court to support her granddaughter.
Kat declines, leaving Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) worried that her son Josh will leave Walford if Jasmine is convicted, prompting her to reconsider. The Truemans and Slaters stay divided as Jasmine’s trial begins.
Speaking about Jasmine’s struggle between the two families, Indeyarna reveals: “At this stage, anyone’s opinion could completely shift how others see her, given her history of lying and what she did to Zoe.
“Patrick is not only the father of the man she murdered, but he’s also Jasmine’s grandfather, so she fears anything he says carries enormous weight and has a significant impact.”
As the trial commences, Jasmine must either admit guilt to Anthony’s murder or gamble her destiny by taking the witness box at a murder trial, presenting her with a massive choice to make. And it’s not a straightforward choice.
Indeyarna reveals: “She’s terrified. She can either face the situation head‐on and take the stand in court, or plead guilty and accept whatever happens.
“She’s torn because she’s caught between doing what she’s always done, avoiding the problem, and dealing with whatever.”
Later in the week, the verdict in Jasmine’s trial is delivered. At The Queen Vic, Kat makes an announcement, hoping to find a way forward. Will Jasmine face imprisonment, or does this represent her route to liberation?
