Ronni Ancona joining EastEnders as 'mysterious' newcomer Bea
The comedian will play a face from Linda's past
Actress and comedian Ronni Ancona is set to join EastEnders as a ‘mysterious’ newcomer, the BBC has revealed. The award-winning British television star is best known for her impressions of our most famous faces, previously appearing on Big Impression, Ronni Ancona & Co and Stella Street.
Some of her boldest impressions included members of the EastEnders cast – including Peggy Mitchell, Sharon Watts, and Kat Slater. As an actress, Ronni also starred in drama series Last Tango in Halifax, Skins and Midsomer Murders.
She’ll be adding another feather to her cap with a stint in EastEnders next year, as an all-new character named Bea.
But who exactly is Bea, and what brings her to Walford?
EastEnders reveals Ronni Ancona casting news
According to the BBC, Bea is an old schoolmate of Linda Carter’s. The pair are reunited when Linda – who returns to Walford this month – attends her school reunion.
While Linda and Bea both have very different impressions (heh) of their time at school, it’s not long before Bea follows Linda back to Walford. In doing so, she soon finds herself in the heart of the drama. In doing so, more details emerge regarding her mysterious past.
But what can we expect from Ronni’s Bea? And what does her arrival mean for Linda?
Ben Wadey hints at ‘unpredictable’ journey as Bea joins the soap
Of her new role, Ronni said: “I am honoured to have been invited to join the iconic institution that is EastEnders, and to go on this whirlwind of a journey with such an unpredictable, nuanced and complex character as Bea. I hope audiences have as much fun watching her as I have had bringing her to life.”
Meanwhile, EastEnders Executive Producer Ben Wadey said: “I’m delighted to welcome the immensely talented Ronni Ancona to EastEnders playing the character of Bea.
“Bea’s character is mysterious, and we’re thrilled to have an esteemed actress and comedian like Ronni playing her.”
Ronni has already begun filming EastEnders, with her scenes set to air next year.
