EastEnders‘ Yolande Trueman, played by actress Angela Wynter, is set for a huge storyline as she tells Patrick about her sexual assault. The explosive special episode is set to air in early May and will focus on the aftermath of her horrifying ordeal.
The BBC soap will spotlight Yolande and Patrick as he uncovers that she was sexually assaulted by her trusted friend and advisor Pastor Gideon Clayton (Howard Saddler). This special episode will see Yolande finally opening up about the assault and a stunned Patrick coming to terms with the shocking revelation.
Actress Angela, 66, first graced our screens as the beloved Yolande two decades ago, capturing our hearts as the vivacious B&B owner and Patrick’s (Rudolph Walker) other half. Despite being a hit with fans, her character made a shock exit in 2008 and in 2017 briefly appeared for Patrick’s birthday, reports Daily Star.
In August 2023, Angela reprised her role of Yolande and returned to Albert Square, where she has been ever since. But what did the soap star get up to during her stint away from Albert Square? Let’s take a closer look…
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Angela didn’t slow down and secured roles in hit series such as Call The Midwife and Death In Paradise. She even appeared in the festive film Last Christmas, written by Emma Thompson, who also starred in it.
In 2022, Angela joined the cast of another beloved soap, Doctors, set in Birmingham, where she played Makeda Sylvester, the mother of key character Bear Sylvester (portrayed by Dex Lee), for three months. At the British Soap Awards that year, Doctors received a nomination for Best Storyline, highlighting Makeda’s encounter with racism in a hospital setting.
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Before her memorable stint on EastEnders during the 2000s, Angela graced our screens in various roles. She showcased her acting skills in shows like What You Looking At?, As If, and The Bill before landing a part in the cult favourite Cutting It, which also featured TV icon Amanda Holden.
Cutting It, which aired from 2002 to 2005, delved into the drama of a Manchester hair salon’s team and became a launchpad for stars like Amanda and Angela, who appeared as Estelle in a 2002 episode.
Tribute to late sister on soap
Angela shared a heartfelt revelation about the inspiration behind her EastEnders character Yolande and it’s none other than her real-life sister Merlene, who sadly passed away. Paying tribute to her beloved sister, Angela disclosed that Yolande’s endearing qualities were modelled after Merlene. “Yolande is based on my own late sister,” she said.
Describing Yolande, Angela expressed: “She’s bubbly and positive, and she won Patrick over with her charm and her toughness. She’s vulnerable, but she’s principled.” In another chat, Angela expressed her desire to pay tribute to her sister through her acting. “I wanted to honour my sister in some way,” she shared.
Drawing parallels between her sister and her character, Angela pointed out: “Yolande’s vulnerability and principled nature were inspired by Merlene’s own qualities.”
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