A host of pop stars have swapped the stage for the soap set over the years. Turning their hand to acting, a number of singers have gone on to successfully carve out acting careers.
Mica Paris is the latest to make the transition. The Where Is The Love singer, 51, has signed up to star in EastEnders. She'll be joining the BBC soap in September as Ellie Nixon.
The 80s hitmaker will have a surprising connection to another Walford resident and is sure to stir things up when she bursts onto Albert Square.
Speaking about landing the role, Mica said: "I have been a fan since its first episode with Susan Tully being my favourite. "My character the formidable Ellie Nixon, is a new frontier for me as an actress - a lot of folks will see me as never
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