Hollyoaks was seasoned soap actress Dawn Hope. Earlier this year she was cast as newcomer Pearl Anderson, the best pal of Walter Deveraux’s wife Gloria.
She debuted in September and quickly became a fan favourite with her gregarious, warm and adventurous personality. At the time, Dawn, 61, 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.”Hurrah!
However, Dawn has a darker, more vulnerable past - albeit a fictional one.Back in 2012, she used to play Alison Soames in Coronation Street, the mother of Tyrone Dobb’s abusive partner Kirsty.It's a far cry from her outgoing character on the rival soap.For context, Kirsty, played by Natalie.
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