Eastenders : News
New Character : Danielle Jones
Danielle will arrive in Walford in August with hopes of finding her independence. Her kindness will rub off on others in the Square, and she will soon befriend Stacey and land herself a job on the stall.
The role will be played by Lauren Crace. She will join Eastenders straight from leaving RADA and has appeared in numerous stage performances. Lauren said of joining the soap: "I'm thrilled to be joining the cast of Eastenders, it's a great first role and I can't wait to see what is in store for Danielle."
Executive Producer Diederick Santer added: "Lauren is a real find - a lovely, talented, and hugely watchable actress. I'm delighted she's making her professional debut with us, at the start of what I'm sure will be a glittering and accomplished career."
New Character : Tony King
Bianca's other half, Tony King, will finally arrive on the Square later this summer. He'll be played by Shameless actor, Chris Coghill.
Bianca will be reunited with bad boy Tony for the first time since he was put behind bars for being convicted of ABH. As well as being welcomed home by the Jacksons, he's sure to put Ricky's nose out of joint.
Aside from his role in Shameless, Chris has appeared in Hotel Babylon, Doctors, Holby Blueand as Carl Redmond in acclaimed BBC Three drama Burn It. He also starred as Bez in 'Madchester' Britflick 24 Hour Party People.