Anthony Moon

Even though he's riddled with insecurities (and is a bit of a hypochondriac), Anthony uses his sarcastic wit to cover it up. Like his cousin Alfie, Anthony's got banter, which is ideal for his job - flogging antiques in the Emporium.

• Football team: Supports West Ham.
• Personal traits: Scatty and indecisive
• Likes: Women, designer aftershaves, Ludo, drinking and playing pool
• Allergies: Cats, dust and has hayfever
• Addictions: Gambling

The Emporium is just the start of things, as far as Anthony's concerned. He has a sound business brain and hopes his school qualifications will take Moon and Sons to the next level! He dreams that some day his brother Michael will be coming to him for advice. Might be longer than he thinks, though...

Anthony likes to think of himself as the level-headed brother. He's always sorting out Tyler's problems, but in his mind, that's what big brothers are for.

But Anthony is the source of a fair share of their problems. When the Moon boys found themselves indebted to sinister Derek Branning, Anthony nearly got them both kneecapped by trying to woo Amira, rather than pay off their debt. In fact, there is a distinct danger that Anthony's romantic nature could well be his undoing some day.

The lucky lady who falls for Anthony will find herself treated like a princess. Unfortunately that wasn't good enough for Amira, who left Anthony heartbroken. It looked like happy ever after was calling when Anthony finally started dating Alice, but her brother Joey and dad Derek has other ideas... Derek organised a poker game and raised the stakes too high, causing Anthony to loose his family buisness. Anthony fled The Square, leaving brother Tyler behind to pick up the pieces.

Matt Lapinskas

• Matt is a highly skilled dancer.
• Before EastEnders Matt starred in the film I Want Candy and has performed on stage in a number of theatre productions.