Sarah Preston (born in Middlesbrough) is an English actress and writer, who is best known for playing Karen Newburn in Holby City, Amanda Parry in EastEnders[1] and the "Make-up Woman" whose name no-one can remember in Extras with Ricky Gervais.
Some of her early acting experience was with Stockton Youth Theatre where she performed in acclaimed productions of Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar and Sweet Charity alongside Mark Benton and Marcus Bentley.
Sarah continued to be involved in many theatre and independent productions until she left for London where she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) for three years and gained a diploma in acting.
Other regular appearances include EastEnders, In Deep with Stephen Tompkinson, Steel River Blues and Extras with Ricky Gervais.
Sarah has guested in a number of other shows including Vera with Brenda Blethyn, The Last Detective alongside Peter Davison, Where The Heart Is and Doctors.