Newly unearthed footage captures Meghan Markle in Love Inc

It is rumoured that Meghan Markle has resigned from her starring role in hit US series Suits and will not return for season eight of filming.

And if the girlfriend of Princess Harry does not return to the screen she will be leaving behind an expansive catalogue of acting roles dating back to 2005.

Recently unearthed footage captures the fresh-faced actress in one of her first ever roles 12 years ago on a little known American sitcom.

Newly unearthed footage captures Meghan Markle in of her first acting roles in US romcom series Love Inc 

The 35-year-old played a subway cashier named Teresa Santos on a short-lived TV show called Love Inc when she was just 23.

In the episode of the romantic comedy called One on One, shy commuter Reggie played by Shawn Carter Peterson has fallen for Teresa in a big way. 

But his efforts to ask her out are always foiled by Teresa’s married co-worker who also has the hots for her. So Reggie employs a firm of dating consultants to help him out.

This was Meghan’s fifth television role after first appearing as Jill in General Hospital in 2002 at the tender age of 20. 

The 35-year-old played a subway cashier named Teresa Santos

She appeared on the short-lived TV show when she was just 23

The 35-year-old played a subway cashier named Teresa Santos on the short-lived TV show when she was just 23

In the episode of the romantic comedy called One on One, shy commuter Reggie played by Shawn Carter Peterson (right) has fallen for Teresa in a big way

In the episode of the romantic comedy called One on One, shy commuter Reggie played by Shawn Carter Peterson (right) has fallen for Teresa in a big way

But Reggie's efforts to ask her out are always foiled by Teresa's married co-worker who also has the hots for her

But Reggie’s efforts to ask her out are always foiled by Teresa’s married co-worker who also has the hots for her

Meghan has since gone on to secure roles in several high profile roles in Horrible Bosses, Remember Me and most notably Suits where she has played Rachel Zane since 2011.

However, sources close to the actress claim that she has left the show permanently and will not be returning to film the next series. 

It has been reported that Meghan is going to depart the series alongside her co-star Patrick J. Adams after season seven comes to a close. 

A source told Us Weekly magazine: ‘Patrick was always leaving the show. He made his mind up a while ago. Patrick wants to pursue other things and he’s realized his time at Suits has come to an end.

It was Meghan's fifth television role after first appearing as Jill in General Hospital in 2002

It was Meghan’s fifth television role after first appearing as Jill in General Hospital in 2002

Meghan has since gone on to secure roles in several high profile roles most notably in Suits where she has played Rachel Zane (centre) since 2011

Meghan has since gone on to secure roles in several high profile roles most notably in Suits where she has played Rachel Zane (centre) since 2011

It is reported that the US actress and girlfriend of Prince Harry (pictured together at the Invictus Games) has now quit Suits and is currently in London 

It is reported that the US actress and girlfriend of Prince Harry (pictured together at the Invictus Games) has now quit Suits and is currently in London 

‘They were waiting for Gabriel Macht to sign. He’s going back so there will be a season eight and as of now, nine. It will make it an easy break for Meghan to leave as well.’

And a source had previously revealed the team at Suits were already preparing for Meghan’s departure since she started dating Prince Harry.

The insider added: ‘If Meghan decides not to come back for season eight, the show will still keep going, if everyone else signs on. She isn’t the main cast member on the show, and quite frankly, everyone already thinks she’s not coming back.’

Meanwhile Meghan, 36, missed her friend Serena Williams wedding on Thursday, as she finished up her filming commitments in Canada.

The show’s last day of filming was on Friday. After that her plans are unknown – although it has been widely speculated that the beauty intends to move to England to be with Prince Harry. 

Yesterday Hello! reported that the actress was spotted flying to London from Toronto on Saturday. 

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