Jamelia has landed a role in ‘Hollyoaks’.
The Superstar singer will appear in the Channel 4 show’s Black to Front episode as Sharon Bailey – a friend of former Eternal star Kelle Bryan’s Martine Deveraux and daughter of Dawn Hope’s Pearl.
“Filming Hollyoaks has been the most fantastic experience,’ said Jamelia upon her casting.
“I’ve felt like I’ve been around family, I’ve felt so comfortable and so joyous. It’s just been amazing. I can’t believe this is supposed to be work.’
“For me, I think what’s important about this episode is that we’re showing the diversity within Black existence, and I think it’s really important for that.
“So often Black people are portrayed in a monolithic kind of way, and I feel that an episode like this is really important to show the diversity within Black personhood.
“I’m really honoured to be included in this episode. It’s been fantastic.”
The Thank You hitmaker will appear on screen on E4 on September 9 and the following day on Channel 4, as part of the broadcaster’s diversity day.