Albert Square is about to welcome a new face with Ronni Ancona officially joining EastEnders.

The actress, who previously shot to fame for her spot-on impersonations of EastEnders characters in sketch show The Big Impression, will be joining the cast as Bea.

Little is currently known about Bea or her past – only that she once went to school with Linda Carter.

On joining the cast of EastEnders, Ronni said: “I am honoured to have been invited to the iconic institution that is EastEnders, and to go on this whirlwind of a journey with such an unpredictable, nuance and complex characters as Bea.

“I hope audiences have as much fun watching her as I have had bringing her to life.”

Bea will make her first appearance on the Square in the new year, with Ronnie having already started filming.

She will have a run in with Linda during their high school reunion, when it becomes clear they have very different memories of life at school together.

The official teaser added: “As Bea settles into Walford, she soon finds herself in the heart of the drama, and whilst little is currently known about her backstory, she is sure to leave a lasting impression on all those she encounters…”