Former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn has joined the cast of Channel 4's Hollyoaks playing new character Becky.
The 27-year-old appeared on Corrie for seven years as fan favourite Sinead Tinker, who tragically lost her life to cervical cancer in a storyline for which McGlynn won a National Television Award.
The character of Becky is a new mum who bonds with Diane (Alex Fletcher) over their newborns but there is said to be more than meets the eye with her as she may have ulterior motives for striking up a friendship.
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"When I first read the script, I knew instantly that this storyline was an important one, and something that I could really sink my teeth into," said McGlynn.
"I'm so excited for everyone to meet Becky and am thrilled to be working alongside the amazing cast and crew of Hollyoaks, especially the show's producer Lucy (Allan), who I previously worked with at the beginning of my acting career on Waterloo Road - so it's lovely to be working with her again 10 years on.
"The whole team couldn't have been any more welcoming so far and I'm hopeful the story will have an impact on the viewers as it covers some extremely current and important issues.
"I'm super humbled to continue doing the work I really love and hope everyone enjoys watching it all unfold on screen as much as I've enjoyed filming it so far."
Becky's first appearance will come in E4's first-look episode of Hollyoaks on Monday, July 5.
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