A former Coronation Street star is swapping Weatherfield for the village of Hollyoaks.
Actress Dawn Hope is set to join the Channel 4 soap as Pearl.
Described as gregarious and forthright, Pearl is an adventurous woman who isn’t about to slow down any time soon!
Pearl, who is the best friend of Walter’s late wife, Gloria, brings a welcomed warmth to those around her.
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Spending time with the Deveraux family gives Pearl the opportunity to reminisce fondly and reflect on her shared past with Walter.
With a life of experience that has taught her to cherish all the positives, could spiritual and fun-loving Pearl be just the tonic Walter needs?
Dawn’s first appearance on Hollyoaks will be on Thursday, September 9, on E4 and again on Channel 4 on Friday, September 10.
The actress is best known for her roles in acclaimed stage productions including, Follies at The National Theatre and Little Shop of Horrors.
But soap fans may recognise Dawn from her time in Corrie where she played Alison, the mother of Kirsty Soames, back in 2012 to 2013.
Kirsty, played by Natalie Gumede, was the violent ex-girlfriend of Tyrone Dobbs with the mechanic recently discovering she died of an aneurysm and found dead in her flat.
Talking about joining Hollyoaks, Dawn said: "I'm absolutely thrilled to be introducing the fun-loving Pearl, with her vibrant and stylish energy, as I join the warm and welcoming Hollyoaks team."
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