'Emmerdale' is set to welcome a new member of the Dingle family in the coming weeks.
According to the show's official website, Genesis Dingle, played by Sian Reese-Williams, will arrive in the Dales on April Fool's Day.
Her estranged father father Shadrach (Andy Devine) and her biological sister Chastity (Lucy Pargeter) are both shocked when she turns up unannounced.
While Genesis is travelling to meet her family she is involved in a road accident, which leaves her fighting for her life.
Actress Sian Reese-Williams said of her new role: "I'm thrilled to have been given this fantastic opportunity."
"'Emmerdale' is such an iconic programme and I can't wait to take my place in the Dingle family."
'Emmerdale' series producer Anita Turner said: "I'm delighted to welcome Sian to the show and we've got some exciting storylines planned.
"Chas, for one, is left reeling from the news that she has a long-lost sister. Genesis is not your typical Dingle and she's in for a real culture shock when she meets her biological family."
