Coronation Street viewers are set to enjoy a love triangle storyline on the ITV soap as Imran Habeeb’s ex-wife returns to the famous cobbles.
However, fans may notice Sabeen has a new look as the barrister will be played by a different actress this time around.
Back in 2018, the role was portrayed by Avita Jay during her brief stint on the popular soap.
This time around, actress Zora Bishop will play the character as she returns to Weatherfield in a move that leaves Imran torn between his former wife and current partner Toyah Battersby, played by Georgia Taylor.
While viewers may not have seen Zora in Corrie before, they may recognise the star from her previous acting work – including her role as Emily Warlow in the hit crime series Unforgotten.
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The English actress has also appeared in films such as Closed Circuit and The Eichmann Show with Martin Freeman, as well as being well known for providing the voice for the Pharaoh Cleopatra in Assassin’s Creed: Origins
Zora’s soap debut will see her thrown into a juicy storyline straight away, as Sabeen battles with Imran as he fights to protect foster daughter Kelly Neela, played by Millie Gibson, as she stands trial for Seb Franklin’s murder alongside Corey Brent, played by Maximus Evans.
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The actress isn’t the only new face joining the Coronation Street cast in the next week weeks.
Former Hollyoaks star Daniel Jillings will also be making his first appearance on the ITV soap as he takes on the role of PC Brody – a racist police officer who will share some powerful scenes with footballer James Bailey, played by Nathan Graham.
The Manchester-born actor appeared on the Channel 4 soap as Billy Parker before switching to ITV screens.
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Daniel isn’t the only Hollyoaks ‘ alumni to make up the current Coronation Street cast.
Lucy Dixon, best know for role as Tilly Evans in Channel 4 soap opera, appeared on the ITV soap earlier this month during a double bill offering which saw Curtis Delamere’s secret health condition exposed.
The 31-year-old plays Danielle, a mystery woman helping him come to terms with his harrowing personal situation.
While it looked like Curtis could be cheating on his girlfriend Emma with Danielle, it’s later revealed that she is in fact from a support group for those with terminal illnesses.
He then goes on to admit that he could “drop dead” at any moment due to the heart condition that has left doctors baffled.