“The last six months of 'EastEnders' were a struggle and when I watched Steve Owen's character on screen during that time, I could see that the sparkle had gone out of his eyes. I'd always wanted him to be based in reality, but towards the end, it started to get into too much of a formula.”

English musician and actor

Martin John Kemp is an English musician and actor, best known as the bassist for the new wave band Spandau Ballet and for playing Steve Owen in EastEnders. He built his public profile through music and television, becoming closely associated with Spandau Ballet’s rise and later with his long-running role in EastEnders. His work sits between pop performance and screen acting, which is why his name is familiar to audiences from both areas.