Emmerdale's Fiona Wade shares seven-word statement on life after soap

ok.co.uk:

Fiona Wade, who played the role of businesswoman Priya Sharma for a decade, said her goodbyes to Emmerdale in 2023. Initially nervous about leaving the familiar setting of the Dales after such a long time, she reveals in an exclusive chat with OK!

that she has never looked back on her decision with regret.The 43 year old actress, who proudly proclaims her forties as her "best years", reflected on her time on Emmerdale and the tough choice to leave: "It was a gift of a job I'll be forever thankful for.

I learned so much. I made some beautiful, lifelong friends, it was just time to leave." Fiona, who is married to fellow actor Simon Cotton, shared: "There was fear, yes, but mostly drive, to challenge myself.

Whatever you do in life, there'll always be fear, but that isn't a reason to not do it. Being in such a comfort zone, it's no wonder I stayed!