Emmerdale fans may be shocked to learn the actress who plays Faith Dingle is only 10-years older than her on-screen son Cain Dingle.
Faith Dingle first appeared as a recurring character in 2000 and 2004 and was portrayed by Gillian Jephcott. She returned as a regular character in February 2017, portrayed by Sally Dexter.
Faith's storylines have focussed on her fraught relationship with daughter Chas and son Cain. However, recent scenes have left Emmerdale viewers heartbroken as they discovered her breast cancer had returned.