- Has two roles in common with Annette Crosbie: they both played Catherine of Aragon, Crosbie in The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) and Cuka in Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972), and Mrs Bedwin, Crosbie in Oliver Twist (1999) and Cuka in Oliver Twist (2005).
- Was originally cast as Peggy Mitchell on EastEnders (1985) but the role was reassigned to Jo Warne. Some scenes with her as Peggy were recorded, but were scrapped and re-recorded with Jo Warne.
- Paternal granddaughter of John (1852-1904), born in Austria, and Angelina Cuka (1860-1932), born in England.
- Daughter of Joseph (1886-1952) and Letitia (née Francis) Cuka (1895-1977). Both were born and raised in London, England.
- Born on exactly the same date as basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain (of "Conan the Destroyer" infamy).
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