Many Emmerdale fans were left stunned to learn of Fiona Wade's age as she celebrated her birthday on Sunday.
Fiona plays Priya Sharma in the Dales, after taking over from Effie Woods in 2011. Her character has battled an eating disorder over the years, with Fiona previously saying how important it is for soaps to explore difficult subjects.
While her on-screen performances see her playing a 35-year-old, Fiona is actually 43. After one fan posted a photo of her and well wishes to mark the occasion in an Emmerdale fan group on Facebook, many people were shocked as they thought she was much younger.
