Ronni Ancona has joined the forged of EastEnders.
The 57-year-old comedian will play the mysterious Bea, an previous acquaintance of Linda Carter (Kellie Vivid), who she reunites with at their college reunion, nevertheless it quickly turns into clear they’ve “completely different accounts” of their shared previous.
As Bea settles into life on Albert Sq., she finds herself “within the coronary heart of the drama” and can depart a “lasting impression” on the individuals of Walford.
Ronnie – who spoofed EastEnders favourites together with Kat Slater, Sharon Watts and Peggy Mitchell when she starred on BBC comedy sketch collection The Massive Impression – feels “honoured” to have joined the cleaning soap.
She mentioned in a press release: “I’m honoured to have been invited to hitch the enduring establishment that’s EastEnders, and to go on this whirlwind of a journey with such an unpredictable, nuanced and sophisticated character as Bea. I hope audiences have as a lot enjoyable watching her as I’ve had bringing her to life.”
And EastEnders bosses are delighted to have the Skins actress on board.
Government Producer Ben Wadey mentioned: “I’m delighted to welcome the immensely gifted Ronni Ancona to EastEnders taking part in the character of Bea. Bea’s character is mysterious, and we’re thrilled to have an esteemed actress and comic like Ronni taking part in her.”
Ronni has already began filming, along with her first scenes set to air early subsequent yr.
In the meantime, Linda is presently off display on a prolonged cruise whereas Kellie takes a break, however she might be seen again on the present on 15 December.
It was lately revealed EastEnders are planning a particular flashforward episode for the brand new yr.
Ben mentioned: “For the primary time within the present’s historical past, we’re going to offer our viewers a whole flashforward episode set on New Yr’s Day 2027.
“2026 goes to be filled with drama in Walford, particularly for the Brannings, and the episode is bound to lift loads of questions on how Max has bought himself, and his household, into such predicaments, however all isn’t what it appears, so keep tuned for 2026 to learn how and why…”
In the meantime, Ben beforehand revealed that the EastEnders Christmas particular will characteristic the “previous, current and future” of the cleaning soap.
He informed RadioTimes.com: “The group have actually purchased their A-game.
“This Christmas, we’re trying previous, current and future, so we have got numerous stuff that we’re very excited to share with the viewers.”
