As the wise-cracking, make-up wearing
rebel, Tanya knows the best way to cause a stir is through her
appearance. Even though sixth form means she's finally free
of school uniform, she is happy to continue with old habits.
Tanya has a love-hate relationship with stepsister Karen and
half-sister Jenny, and is proud of the fact she's the complete
opposite to them both. After years of bickering and sparring,
Tanya finally got it together with her "nemesis" Togger
last year and the pair can often be seen canoodling in the corridors,
much to the embarrassment of Jenny. Tanya has had no contact
with her real dad since he was pushed out of the family by Karen's
dad all those years ago, and this has had a damaging effect.
Tanya is well-meaning and tries to do the right thing by her
friends, even if sometimes she's a bit off-target! Remember
- you're either with Tanya or against her.
Year
7 Tanya becomes friends with Emma, but Emma
is jealous of her friendship with Annie. Emma wrongly
accuses Annie of theft and soon the truth about
Annie's home life is known. Tanya turns her back
on Emma after Baz's accident.
Year 8 Emma continues to play Tanya off
against Annie but Tanya is remarkably understanding
when Emma is revealed as the source of Miss Dyson's
gifts. The year ends with Emma, Annie and Tanya
making amends and enjoying for the first time
a genuine friendship.
Year 9 After the year starts with Tanya more
defiant than ever, her world is turned upside down
when her French Internet boyfriend turns out to
be a man who tries to kidnap her. Togger thwarts
the abduction but Tanya is severely traumatised.
A closeness develops between Tanya and Togger but
they stop short of facing their feelings.
Year 10 Tanya vows to reverse a new rule
requiring girls to wear skirts for PE. When direct
action fails (such as turning up for PE in tin
foil) Tanya has more success with the School Council
- where she is the new Year 10 rep. Mrs Bassinger
allows a referendum and the girls vote to end
the skirts rule. When Emma threatens to run away,
Tanya phones Emma's dad for help. Tanya is upset
when Togger misses their wedding video "detention".
On the last day they find themselves shut in a
toilet cubicle together. There is a chemistry
between them and Tanya waits for Togger when school
finishes; alas he's too busy sorting out Tigger
and she walks off dejected.
Year 11 Little change in the love-hate relationship
between Tanya and Togger at first, but the death
of Baz leaves Togger wracked with guilt and he falls
to pieces in her arms. As the year progresses, they
develop an emotional dependance on each other but
he still can't muster the courage to ask her out.
Finally they kiss on the night of the dance contest,
but Togger and Tanya's planned "grand entrance"
as a couple at the school prom is scuppered by news
of Emma's pregnancy.
Year 12 Tanya is elected head girl with a
clear majority. She continues to push the dress
code rules despite being in the sixth form, and
is sent home for dressing too skimpily.
TYPE: Track-suited
crusader
MATE RATING: She'll
always fight for you...or always fight...
ROMANCE RATING:
Stop messing Togger, you know you want her...
