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Former Shirley pupil to become Tomb Raider's Lara Croft
3:19pm Monday 11th August 2008
A former receptionist will be setting computer game enthusiasts’ hearts aflutter as the new face of Tomb Raider treasure hunter Lara Croft.
Agile Alison Carroll from Shirley is set for world stardom as she follows in the footsteps of Oscar-winning actress, Angelina Jolie and model Nell McAndrew to become the new face of the gaming icon.
“I love Croydon and it’ll always have a place in my heart.
Alison Carroll
Unlike her predecessors the 23-year-old former receptionist does not come from a modelling background, but with 12 years' experience as a professional Great Britain gymnast, she is completely at ease at the thought of appearing in front of Lara Croft fans.
She is due to undertake a series of courses which will include SAS survival, combat and semi-automatic weapon firing courses in Eastern Europe, and a crash course in world archaeology.
Miss Carroll said: “I love Croydon and it’ll always have a place in my heart.
"I have moved from my hometown of Shirley now but I think that I’ll always love Croydon.
"I went to school at Edenham High and was in almost all of the sports clubs. Croydon is where I began my gymnastics. The borough will always be special to me.
“I think that Croydon’s bid to become London’s third city will be a massive boost to the borough. It is a brilliant idea and I hope that it is something that happens soon.“
“I do miss the place since I have moved especially my friends and the nightlife but I am looking forward to all the travelling I will be doing playing Lara Croft.“
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Your Say YourCroydon
scoffer, Beckenham says...
10:34pm Mon 11 Aug 08
JohnDoe, Surrey says...
4:26pm Tue 12 Aug 08
She was just saying she liked it because she probably had a PR poking her in the side with one of those shiny guns.
Croydon is fast becoming the toilet of London and naive views such as yours are only making it happen faster. Is your middle name Chamberlain by any chance
HolySmoke, Croydon says...
6:19pm Tue 12 Aug 08
JohnDoe,
Surrey is a large area and Croydon is in it, please be more specific so we can air our views of were you live aswell or was that the whole idea.
ANNE GILES, SELSDON says...
10:25pm Tue 12 Aug 08
My middle name is Patricia, by the way.
Chloe, SW London says...
9:44am Wed 13 Aug 08
ANNE GILES, SELSDON says...
10:00am Wed 13 Aug 08
Chloe, SW London says...
10:40am Wed 13 Aug 08
ANNE GILES, SELSDON says...
12:56pm Wed 13 Aug 08
golfnews, Hove says...
3:32am Thu 14 Aug 08
plowthex, Camberley says...
2:10pm Fri 15 Aug 08
"Keep Croydon looking beautiful" ?
Hmmm...if they were to give London an Enema they'd stick the tube in Croydon.
HolySmoke, Croydon says...
11:03pm Fri 15 Aug 08
Your sayYour Croydon
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Icon: Alison Carroll as Lara Croft
Athletic: The new Lara Croft, Alison Carroll is a former professional gymnast
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ANNE GILES, SELSDON says...
9:38pm Mon 11 Aug 08