Emmerdale’s new Tina Dingle actress teases future return as she hides major secret from the family
EMMERDALE newcomer Samantha Power has teased a future return for Tina Dingle after she took over the role.
Viewers watched stunned tonight as Tina made her dramatic comeback – 28 years after her last appearance.
Only this time she wasn’t played by original star Jacqueline Pirie, instead Samantha Power has taken over the role.
The Brassic and Ackerly Bridge actress crashed the funeral before clashing with her on-screen family.
And despite Tina being carted off by the police for breaching her probation – she will be back – and it may not be for just a short stint.
Asked if she wants to make a return following her stint, Samantha said: “Definitely!
”Emmerdale is an amazing place to work and Tina is just fantastic to play so I would love the opportunity to come back and cause more mischief.”
Samantha also opened up about her nerves on taking the role.
She said: “Yes! I absolutely do remember Jaqueline who played Tina. She was absolutely fantastic, I remember her character vividly! So I am very lucky to get the chance to pick up where she left off!
“I was so nervous. It’s an iconic role to fill so I wanted to do it justice.
“My husband said he had never known me to be this nervous! My first scene on my first day was at the graveside with ALL the Dingles! That’s a lot right!
“Luckily everyone was so nice and welcoming! I have to say a special shout out to Lisa Riley, the nicest human being!
“When I met her at the screen test I felt so safe, she couldn’t have been more giving and supportive and encouraging and that continued daily on set! I loved working with her!”
However Tina is hiding a big secret – that’s connected to Mandy – with actress Lisa Riley teasing it would develop into a big story for her character.
And now Tina has made it clear she wants her share of Wishing Well cottage – will she get it?
Samantha added: “Well, she has no filters and she will literally do anything to make sure she gets her way including her claim to the house. She is not one to be trusted! I loved it!”
And she added that Tina would meeet her match in brother Cain and cousin Mandy.
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“With Mandy and Cain for sure!” she said.
“Tina is really good at manipulating people, especially the Dingles so I don’t think any of them are safe.”