EastEnders new Baker family stars lives - music career, Hollywood fame and drag queen

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EastEnders favourite Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) is set to be reunited with his extended family who are soon to arrive in Albert Square.The BBC recently revealed that Mitch's estranged brother Avery Baker, played by musician and actor Omar Lye-Fook, MBE, will be pitching up in Walford with his sons Felix (Matthew Morrison) and Finlay (Ashley Byam)To mark the occasion, Daily Star has delved into the lives of the actors from the singing sensation to a Hollywood star they are definitely a talented bunch.READ MORE: EastEnders legend Big Mo Harris returns to Albert Square as other cast members exit Omar Lye-Fook, MBE is one of the three new cast members joining EastEnders as part of the Baker clan and will be playing Avery Baker.The music artist may already be familiar to many, who've seen the 53-year-old rise to fame with his hit chart-topping songs.One of Omar's most well-known song was his debut single "There's Nothing Like This" which reached number 14 in the UK Singles Chart on re-release back in 1991.

His other spectacular work include songs such as "Feeling You" and "Doobie Doobie Doo."Over the years, the musician has collaborated with a few of the music industry's biggest names, performing with the likes of Lamont Dozier, David Frank, Leon Ware and Stevie Wonder, and even Stevie Wonder.Omar and Stevie once sang ' Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing' together.On taking on the role as Avery, Omar Lye-Fook, MBE said: “I’ve been watching EastEnders since I was at school so it’s such a surreal experience to now be part of the show."I’m having so much fun and it’s an honour to be working alongside this incredible cast.”Ashley Byam will be taking on the role of Finley but it isn't his first rodeo when it comes to acting.