Cheeky student Zak Ramsey (Kent Riley) is set for family friction with the introduction of sister Hayley (Kelly-Marie Stewart) to the village. Bubbly, fun-loving and a bit of a practical joker, she enjoys nothing more than to wind up her big brother.
19 year-old Hayley, is a wheelchair user who hates to be defined by her condition, Guillain-Barre Syndrome. She's realistic about the limitations it sometimes causes her life, but she refuses to let it separate her from the crowd.
Hayley will be on screen at the end of January when she innocently threatens to throw a spanner in the works of her brother's love life. Following weeks of false starts the New Year brings romance for Zak as he and Michaela (Hollie-Jay Bowes) become increasingly close. Things reach a head after Zak declares his love for Michaela in front of a packed SU bar. However there's soon trouble in paradise when Michaela mistakes stranger Hayley as a love rival and threat to their fledgling relationship.
Related they may be, but it soon becomes clear that there's a distinct frost between brother and sister. Before Hayley's illness the pair had a great relationship but now Zak finds it difficult to relate to her and his inability to see past her disability which frustrates Hayley incredibly.
Making her small screen debut, actress Kelly-Marie Stewart (24), who shares the same condition as her character, can't wait to get her teeth into the role. She says, "Hayley's very feisty and has the right attitude that if anyone is not cool enough to see her for who she actually is, it's their problem, not hers. I can't wait to see how Hayley takes on anybody who dares to show their ignorance, not least her own brother!"
19 year-old Hayley, is a wheelchair user who hates to be defined by her condition, Guillain-Barre Syndrome. She's realistic about the limitations it sometimes causes her life, but she refuses to let it separate her from the crowd.
Hayley will be on screen at the end of January when she innocently threatens to throw a spanner in the works of her brother's love life. Following weeks of false starts the New Year brings romance for Zak as he and Michaela (Hollie-Jay Bowes) become increasingly close. Things reach a head after Zak declares his love for Michaela in front of a packed SU bar. However there's soon trouble in paradise when Michaela mistakes stranger Hayley as a love rival and threat to their fledgling relationship.
Related they may be, but it soon becomes clear that there's a distinct frost between brother and sister. Before Hayley's illness the pair had a great relationship but now Zak finds it difficult to relate to her and his inability to see past her disability which frustrates Hayley incredibly.
Making her small screen debut, actress Kelly-Marie Stewart (24), who shares the same condition as her character, can't wait to get her teeth into the role. She says, "Hayley's very feisty and has the right attitude that if anyone is not cool enough to see her for who she actually is, it's their problem, not hers. I can't wait to see how Hayley takes on anybody who dares to show their ignorance, not least her own brother!"
As Mandy confesses all, a disbelieving Louise can't control her fury and slaps Mandy across the cheek! Furious, Mandy takes things even further and issues Louise some home truths, branding her a useless drunk! But will Louise confront Warren?
Tune into Hollyoaks on Channel 4, Thursday 4 December to find out!
Lydia, is also the editor of a music fanzine and strikes up a friendship with Josh, who is keen to write music reviews for her. Josh's girlfriend Amy certainly isn't too happy about Lydia and Josh's new friendship, but her mind is put to rest when Lydia reveals she is a lesbian!
Speaking of her character, Lydia Kelly told us: "She's very down to earth. She knows exactly what she wants, where she wants to go, and how to get there! She's also very level-headed."
On getting the part, Lydia said: "It was brilliant, when my agent said I'd got the part I didn't believe her."
We can't wait to see what chaos she'll bring to the village! You can see Lydia on screen from Wednesday 4 March.
Meanwhile, Hannah heads to the Loft to stop Justin from going through with Warren’s plan, but she gets caught in the crossfire. Will Hannah be able to take out Clare before she gets the best of Justin and Warren? Find out next week on Hollyoaks!