POP legend Jamelia has joined the cast of Hollyoaks full time.
The singer, 42, first appeared on the show in 2021, but will become a permanent character in scenes set to air later this month.
Jamelia has joined Hollyoaks full time
She is playing a character called Sharon and is working closely with Richard Blackwood
She will return when her character, Sharon, visits her family in the Chester village, as Hollyoaks airs special Mother’s Day episodes.
Sharon pays her mother Pearl and daughter Zoe a surprise visit on Mother’s Day.
The resident paediatrician admits that she has a trial shift at Dee Valley Hospital. Pearl is delighted by her daughter’s visit however sceptical Zoe is not convinced she will stay for long.
Jamelia, who has been filming since January, features in an upcoming storyline with Richard Blackwood (Felix Westwood), and Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes McQueen).
Her character and Pearl were first introduced in September 2021.
Pearl has become a mother figure to Felix (Richard Blackwood), and now runs Price Slice.
Sharon’s daughter, Zoe (Garcia Brown) is a police officer, and had a prominent role in the recent Long Walk Home storyline.
Kind-hearted Sharon learned her can-do attitude learned from her mother, but her instincts for optimism can get her into trouble, particularly when it comes to her romantic life.
Zoe and Sharon are more similar than they want to admit, both hard-working, singleminded career women with strong personalities and messy romantic relationships.
Speaking about the role, Jamelia said: “I just can’t tell you how happy I am to be back at Hollyoaks. We’ve been having the best time on set and I already have lovely friends here, some old, some new.
“Sharon’s big arrival unsettles the family dynamic ! It’s complicated within the three generations of women but hopefully that is relatable. Sharon hasn’t always prioritised her daughter and her mum is stuck in the middle. There’s a lot for them to work through and I can’t wait for viewers to see how that plays out on screen.”
Jamelia’s first appearance on Hollyoaks as Sharon will be on Monday 20th March on E4, and Tuesday 21st March on Channel 4.
