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Coronation Street character returns to soap but played by new actor fans will recognise

There's set to be drama on the Coronation Street cobbles soon as Imran Habeeb's ex-wife returns to Weatherfield.

But viewers may notice that Sabeen looks different, as she'll be played by another actress this time.

Sabeen was previously played by Avita Jay in 2018 when she appeared briefly in the ITV soap - reports Mirror Online.

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But now actress Zora Bishop will play the character as she returns to Weatherfield in a move that leaves Imran torn between his former wife and current partner Toyah Battersby, played by Georgia Taylor.

While viewers may not have seen Zora in Corrie before, they may recognise the star from her previous acting work - including her role as Emily Warlow in the hit crime series Unforgotten.

Zora has also appeared in films such as Closed Circuit and The Eichmann Show with Martin Freeman, as well as being well known for providing the voice for the Pharaoh Cleopatra in Assassin's Creed: Origins

Zora Bishop will be joining Coronation Street (TV Grab)

Zora's soap debut will see her thrown into a storyline straight away, as Sabeen battles with Imran as he fights to protect foster daughter Kelly Neela, played by Millie Gibson, as she stands trial for Seb Franklin's murder alongside Corey Brent, played by Maximus Evans.

The actress isn't the only new face joining the Coronation Street cast in the next weeks.

Former Hollyoaks star Daniel Jillings will also be making his first appearance on the ITV soap as he takes on the role of PC Brody - a racist police officer who will share some powerful scenes with footballer James Bailey, played by Nathan Graham.

The actor appeared on the Channel 4 soap as Billy Parker before switching to ITV screens.

Daniel isn't the only Hollyoaks' alumni to make up the current Coronation Street cast.

Lucy Dixon, best know for role as Tilly Evans in the Channel 4 soap opera, appeared on the ITV soap earlier this month during a double bill which saw Curtis Delamere's secret health condition exposed.

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