Former Waterloo Road star Heather Peace has joined the cast of EastEnders playing new character Eve Unwin.
In the coming weeks Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) makes her return to the Square with "a big secret" after being released from prison, and she's soon followed by her new jail mate Eve.
Described as "tough as nails", Eve is set to clash with Stacey's closest friends and family as Stacey attempts to get her life back on track.
"I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining the cast of EastEnders and I love my character Eve," said Peace, who played Nikki Boston in Waterloo Road for three years. "She's tough, but fair; super bright and cheeky.
"I'm loving working with such a brilliant cast, in particular Lacey Turner. We immediately got on and sparked off each other which makes going to work easy and fun."
Exec producer Jon Sen added: "We are delighted to welcome Heather Peace to the cast of EastEnders.
"She is playing a fascinating character in Eve and her arrival in Albert Square will be sure to cause a whole lot of mayhem which we can't wait to explore, particularly through her relationship with Stacey and the rest of the Slater clan.
"Heather brings the perfect amount of boldness and wit to the role and we can't wait to introduce her to the fans."
Eve will make her debut on the soap within weeks.
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