Former Emmerdale star announces an exciting new role opposite Hollywood great - one year after quitting ITV soap
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A former Emmerdale actress has scored a major TV role alongside two huge Hollywood stars, just two years after leaving the soap.
Fiona Wade, 45, best known for her 11-year stint as Priya Sharma, left the Dales in 2022 and has since made waves on stage and screen.
After earning praise as Jenny in the West End thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story, she's now announced that she has joined the cast of US sitcom Going Dutch.
The show features Denis Leary - who appeared in The Thomas Crown Affair and voiced Diego in Ice Age.
He will play Army Colonel Patrick Quinn, who's sent to the Netherlands after a disastrous rant.
Catherine Tate will also play a starring role, alongside Fiona's supporting character in the Fox production, airing on Hulu and Comedy Club.
A former Emmerdale actress has scored a major TV role alongside two huge Hollywood stars, just two years after leaving the soap
Fiona Wade, 45, best known for her 11-year stint as Priya Sharma, left the Dales in 2022 and has since made waves on stage and screen
Sharing the news on Instagram, Fiona posted photos of herself in full US military gear, expressing her excitement about working with the acclaimed cast.
She wrote: 'This was an absolute joy to be a part of.. working with these wonderful humans!
'The brand new sitcom for @foxtv 'Going Dutch' is out now on @comedyclubfox & @hulu.'
Fans and former colleagues, including Michelle Hardwick and Natalie Anderson, flooded the comments with praise and support writing: 'We’ve been excited for this forever.'
'Yes my beauty!!!'
'Fantastic!! Can’t wait to watch!! Well done Fi!!! Many many more exciting things coming your way soon I’m sure!!'
'Beyond excited'
It comes after Fiona showed off her incredible figure in a white bikini as she posed for sizzling Instagram snaps during a lavish getaway in Goa in India at the end of December.
After earning praise as Jenny in the West End thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story, she's now announced that she has joined the cast of US sitcom Going Dutch
Denis Leary - who appeared in The Thomas Crown Affair and voiced Diego in Ice Age will play Army Colonel Patrick Quinn and Catherine Tate will also star
Sharing the news on Instagram, Fiona posted photos of herself in full US military gear, expressing her excitement about working with the acclaimed cast
Beaming down the camera lens alongside her cast members she wrote: 'This was an absolute joy to be a part of.. working with these wonderful humans!'
Dressed in a white shirt and green blazer adorned with badges, Mel's costume appeared to take on the name 'Nelson'
Fans and former colleagues, including Michelle Hardwick and Natalie Anderson, flooded the comments with praise and support
The actress posed topless in a second snap as she wrapped her body in a long white sheet while looking over a balcony.
The soap star soaked up the sun on a sun-lounger on the beach wearing a white strapless two-piece which boasted a black edging and tie side bottoms.
Keeping cool, Fiona pulled her long dark hair back into a high ponytail and wore a simple pair of stud earrings.
Changing into a white triangle bikini and matching wrap skirt, Fiona flashed her gorgeous smile as she walked along the shore as the sunset.
Fiona has been enjoying the getaway with her husband Simon Cotton as the pair cosied up for a sweet selfie.
She wrote: 'North & South Goa.. Utterly beautiful. Incredible memories. We met so many beautiful people inside and out. I fell in love with India & the impression it's left on me will stay with me always. Feeling recharged and so blessed'.
Fiona Wade showed off her incredible figure in a white bikini as she posed for sizzling Instagram snaps during a lavish getaway in Goa in India on Wednesday
The former Emmerdale actress, 45, posed topless in a second snap as she wrapped her body in a long white sheet while looking over a balcony
Previously Fiona has revealed her marriage to actor husband Simon helped her to walk away from Emmerdale after 11 years.
The couple met after he joined the ITV soap briefly in 2017.
Fiona admitted her partner was incredibly supportive of her decision to walk away from the soap and 'was always there' if she had a wobble.
She told Hello!: 'Simon is a fantastic person to have by my side. I'm sure I drive him crazy, but he is so good at talking me through things.
'I respect his opinion – on everything. He didn't falter once in supporting my decision to leave Emmerdale. If I was ever having a wobble, he was always there, reminding me that it was right for me.'
Fiona explained how Simon helped push her out of her comfort zone as she looks for future roles away from Emmerdale.
Following her exit, she took to social media and wrote: 'It's been the most incredible 11 years playing Priya Sharma so saying goodbye to my Emmerdale family wasn't easy.
Fiona looked to be enjoying her time away as she posed for a selfie in the white strapless two-piece
The soap star changing into a white triangle bikini and matching wrap skirt as she walked along the shore as the sunset
Fiona has been enjoying the getaway with her husband Simon Cotton, who she met on the ITV soap in 2017, as the pair cosied up for a sweet selfie
Fiona played Priya Sharma in the ITV soap for 11 years before quitting
'I have loved playing Priya and I am so thankful to @emmerdale & @itv for the incredible opportunities that they have given me over so many years. So many wonderful memories and such a gift of a job.
'Thank you to Reece Dinsdale, Abe Jukes & @gsiougas who were my wonderful directors on my last week, Thank you for your compassion and great direction as always!
'Thank you to the whole Emmerdale team you are all amazing! To my beautiful friends that I take with me, Thank you for being there it meant the world.
'To my wonderful Sharma family @chrisbisson @bhaskerpatel @rebeccasarker @rik_makarem #TrudieGoodwin You know how much I love you.. Thank you for everything!
'And to all the Emmerdale viewers Thank you for all your support over the years. Here's to the next chapter!'
Since leaving the soap, Fiona has since starred in spooky thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story touring the UK last year portraying Jenny.
