Singer Jamelia will be joining Hollyoaks full time this month, when her character Sharon visits her family in the Cheshire village for Mothers’ Day.
Jamelia first appeared on the show in September 2021, when Sharon and her mother Pearl were first introduced. Jamelia’s first appearance as a permanent cast member will be on Monday 20th March on E4, and Tuesday 21st March on Channel 4.
Jamelia, who has been filming since January, will feature in an upcoming storyline with Richard Blackwood (Felix Westwood), and Jennifer Metcalfe (Mercedes McQueen).
Since Jamelia first appeared on screen Pearl has become a mother figure to Felix, and now runs Price Slice. Sharon’s daughter, Zoe (Garcia Brown) is a police officer, and had a prominent role in the recent Long Walk Home storyline.
She said: “I just can’t tell you how happy I am to be back at Hollyoaks. We’ve been having the best time on set and I already have lovely friends here, some old, some new.
“Sharon’s big arrival unsettles the family dynamic. It’s complicated within the three generations of women but hopefully that is relatable. Sharon hasn’t always prioritised her daughter and her mum is stuck in the middle. There’s a lot for them to work through and I can’t wait for viewers to see how that plays out on screen.”
Outside of Hollyoaks, Jamelia is an award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and television presenter, best known for her hit songs ‘Superstar’, ‘Thank You’ and ‘See it in a Boy’s Eyes’. She has been a judge on ‘The Voice of Ireland’, and had guest roles on ‘Doctors’ and ‘Death in Paradise’.
