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12-09-2015, 05:08
Hollyoaks will introduce a new regular next week as Kassius Nelson joins the cast, Digital Spy can exclusively confirm.
The 18-year-old actress has landed the role of Jade, a mysterious new arrival who shares a connection with Lisa Loveday.
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Kassius Nelson as Jade in Hollyoaks
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Kassius Nelson as Jade
Jade makes her first appearance in Monday's E4 first look episode, which sees her brought in as part of Lisa's latest crisis.
A dark new storyline for Lisa (Kiza Deen) will see her agree to prostitute herself after being blackmailed by her dodgy old acquaintance Wayne.
When a nervous Lisa starts to change her mind again, Wayne piles the pressure back on her by threatening to recruit Jade into his sleazy activities to replace her.
Jade is a familiar face to Lisa and it won't take too long before viewers discover what their mysterious connection is.
Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy about her role, Nelson commented: "I'm so happy to be joining Hollyoaks as Jade and really hope the viewers will be as excited as my nan is to see what Jade has in store!
"I've watched the show for years so it was really surreal to step on set. I also need to keep reminding myself to call other cast members by their real names! Jade arrives with an interesting past, but there are certain characters who won't want that past to be revealed…"
Nelson's previous acting experience includes various stage roles and a part in short film Out of Body.
Hollyoaks airs her first scenes on Monday (September 14) at 7pm on E4 and on Tuesday (September 15) at 6.30pm on Channel 4. Next week also features the Lovedays' special flashback episode exploring the day that Lisa went missing in 2001.
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The 18-year-old actress has landed the role of Jade, a mysterious new arrival who shares a connection with Lisa Loveday.
http://i2.cdnds.net/15/37/618x505/soaps-hollyoaks-kassius-nelson-jade-1.jpg
Kassius Nelson as Jade in Hollyoaks
© Lime Pictures
Kassius Nelson as Jade
Jade makes her first appearance in Monday's E4 first look episode, which sees her brought in as part of Lisa's latest crisis.
A dark new storyline for Lisa (Kiza Deen) will see her agree to prostitute herself after being blackmailed by her dodgy old acquaintance Wayne.
When a nervous Lisa starts to change her mind again, Wayne piles the pressure back on her by threatening to recruit Jade into his sleazy activities to replace her.
Jade is a familiar face to Lisa and it won't take too long before viewers discover what their mysterious connection is.
Speaking exclusively to Digital Spy about her role, Nelson commented: "I'm so happy to be joining Hollyoaks as Jade and really hope the viewers will be as excited as my nan is to see what Jade has in store!
"I've watched the show for years so it was really surreal to step on set. I also need to keep reminding myself to call other cast members by their real names! Jade arrives with an interesting past, but there are certain characters who won't want that past to be revealed…"
Nelson's previous acting experience includes various stage roles and a part in short film Out of Body.
Hollyoaks airs her first scenes on Monday (September 14) at 7pm on E4 and on Tuesday (September 15) at 6.30pm on Channel 4. Next week also features the Lovedays' special flashback episode exploring the day that Lisa went missing in 2001.
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