Rebecca Sarker is regarded as one of Emmerdale's most famous figures.
The soap star has played Manpreet Sharma in the fictional Yorkshire village since 2018. The character has endured a difficult time in the village as she was almost killed by the villainous Meena Jutla.
Manpreet is now enjoying a more settled period in Emmerdale as she is in a relationship with Charles Anderson. Rebecca was gutted by events in the show last week that saw Priya Sharma leave the village.
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The character was played by Fiona Wade and Rebecca took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message after her co-star's departure. She said: "I'm gone. The Thelma to my Louise, my boogie buddy, my work and play bestie. Love you."
Away from the screen, Rebecca lifted the lid on her family life in an interview with OK! in 2021. She said: "I need to set the record straight. I have two sons.
“My youngest is 10 and loves the fact that his older brother, now 15, is never mentioned and my eldest always wants me to remind everyone that I’ve got two boys.”
She added “I say, 'Yes, darling. I will big you up at every opportunity.' He’s a black belt in karate, plays the guitar, and is very handsome.”
Rebecca regularly keeps fans on Instagram updated with her exciting life. The 48-year-old swooned as she posed alongside her two sons during a summer holiday last year.
Rebecca also keeps fans on social media updated with her intense fitness regime and wowed viewers with her performance on ITV's The Games last year, which saw celebrities compete against eachother in Olympic style challenges.
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