Alex Mason

Alex played by Tanya Frank's (2011)

Dave Evans (2019)

Joseph Andrews (2020-21)

Ken Overview (2022-)

Alex played by Alexandra Boyd (2009)

Alex Mason (previously Maki) is the mother of Rain & Alison Maki. She is an cheerful and slightly eccentric woman who is known for frequently throwing parties, and for being unlucky with men. She made her first appearance in January 2009. She was played by Alexandra Boyd from 2009 to June 2011, and by Tanya Franks from August 2011.

## Storylines

Alex first appears in January 2009, alongside her husband Saki, and children Rain & Alison. In May 2009, Alex is attacked outside her home. In August 2009, after Saki disapproves of Rain inviting Nick round to their house without their permission, Alex and Saki split. Rain also leaves and moves in with Mrs Celery Saki takes Alison with him, upsetting Alex. In August 2010, Alex is one of several involved in a bus crash, however she survives, albeit with a badly broken arm. Rain is also involved, and goes missing. Rain returns in June 2011, and moves back in with Alex. In August 2012, Alex sets her sights on Victor Rotten Disco, however just one month later, he tries to drown her, along with his own family. This leaves Alex shaken. In December 2012, and throws Rain out after he takes drugs. In March 2014, Rain returns, now off the drugs, however he starts on a downward spiral, punching Nick, and having affairs with Alex Evans & Alice Sandwich, & attacking Katy Gale, ending with her moving out. Alex tries to reason with Rain, but he pushes her over and walks out. Rain returns in December, and loses it, smashing up her house, and trying to run Nick, Alex M, Alex E & Alice over in Alex M's car, however he misses, and crashes into the wall at the end of the road, making it fall down and subsequently setting the car on fire, killing him. Despite everything, Alex is devastated. In May 2018, Alex is pleased when Alison returns to live with her. Also In May 2018, Alex starts a relationship with actor Peter Little, however In October he leaves, leaving Alex single again. In April 2019, Alex starts trying to impress Dave Evans, Nick's uncle, however he shows little interest. However, in 2020, Alex starts a relationship with Joseph Andrews. In August 2020, Alex and Joseph are involved in a car accident. Alex is unharmed, but Joseph begins suffering headaches. Joseph mysteriously hides a necklace belonging to Alex in November 2020, making it look as if Alex has lost it. In January 2021, Alex and Joseph invite Amanda Mason, Alex's sister, and Lee Andrews, Joseph's brother, round for a New Year party. Things get awkward when Amanda brings up Rain, and when Joseph forgets who Amanda is during the party. In March 2021, Joseph complains of severe headaches, and is taken to hospital. Despite his condition being treated easily, Alex is warned that Joseph's behaviour and personality may have changed forever. In April 2021, Alex is horrified when No.2 is burgled. Joseph blames Alex, telling her she left the door unlocked. In reality, Joseph staged the burglary, hiding the missing items upstairs in the back of a drawer. In August 2021, Joseph starts to control Alex, forcing her to clean to house completely, even leaving small markers to check she cleaned the areas. Jill Tomlinson warns Alex that she's in an abusive relationship. Joseph then spots Alex chatting to Jack Tomlinson and assumes they're having an affair. When Alex is sorting out the attic, Joseph turns the light out, locks her in, and leaves her in the house alone. Alex manages to get help through a skylight, and is rescued by Jack. In October 2021, Joseph starts to spread lies about Alex having an affair with Jack. He tells Eva Golding about it, knowing that she would tell everyone. This works, as Jack and Abbey later split. Over Autumn 2021, Joseph gets steadily worse, indicating Alex needs to lose weight, killing Alison's pet tarantula and locking Alex out of the house, that latter of which is noticed by Ken. He later asks her if everything is ok, to which she is unsure. On Christmas Day, Joseph locks Alison in the attic, while they are eating Christmas dinner. Alex later sees Jack, and wishes him a merry Christmas, and is seen by Joseph. Joseph tries to get Alex to eat a second Christmas dinner, to prove she wasnt doing anything with Jack. Joseph pushes her head into it, then throws it onto the floor. Joseph then starts attacking Alex. Ken comes into the room, hitting Joseph with a frying pan, killing him. PC Mark Waters comes in, and is revealed to be Rain. In January 2022, Ken asks Alex out.

## Background Info

In January 2009, it was announced that a new family would be joining N&F, the Maki/Mason family, consisting of mother Alex (Alexandra Boyd), father Saki (Jimmi Harkishin), and their children Rain (Ben Thompson) & Alison (actress unknown). However, Saki and Alison only lasted until August that year. In 2011, Alexandra Boyd was replaced by Hotel Trubble and EastEnders actress Tanya Franks. Many fans have noticed that Franks looks completely different as Alex to her character in EastEnders, and also her prominent Liverpool accent. The scenes in August 2014, where Rain attacked Alex caused controversy. Played by Franks, Alex has been known for her cheerful, eccentric personality & habit of throwing parties, which has made her a popular character amongst fans.