EastEnders former star, Simone Lahbib, who played Katy in the soap, is set for a new role in Scottish soap. She shared that she was too excited about it and also revealed the details of her character. Keep reading to know more about the upcoming role!
Simone Is Excited For Her New Soap!
Simone Lahbib, who played Katy Lewis, left Albert Square four years ago. Her character was an antagonist in the soap. Soap fans know Katy Lewis had many dramatic storylines. The gripping plots revolved around the sexual abuse of Mick Carter by the Waldord villain. Danny Dyer played the character of Mick Carter. She abused him when he was a child.
Meanwhile, Simone Lahbib has returned to the world of soaps. The former EastEnders star was born in Stirling and is set to film at her birthplace, Scotland. Simone shared her excitement and said filming in Scotland felt like home. She added that it is the perfect location for her as she can stay with her parents and spend time with them. She even practices the script with her mother.
Simone Lahbib Joins Another Soap!
The soap actor will play the role of Viv Barton in River City. Viv is a strict woman leading a criminal family. She has a very mysterious past as she belongs to the Foulkes family. It has been believed that she is dead. Viv comes back hoping that she will patch up with her son, Tyler. Meanwhile, she ended her marriage with Harry Foulkes and has been living away from the family for twenty years.
Simone opened up about her upcoming character, sharing that Viv is desperate to reconcile with her son. However, soon things will get worse, changing to traumatic events. The actor also called the character a bull in a China shop as she destroys everything in her path. She added that Viv is a complex character and she would do anything to survive.
Meanwhile, the star also played Helen Stewart in Bad Girls. Her love story with Nikki Wade became one of the most well-known LGBTQ+ love stories. Elsewhere, River City will end in 2026, will Viv Barton’s plot will become the central storyline in the soap. Keep following Soap Opera Daily for more EastEnders updates!
