Laura Norton has loved starring alongside Natalie Ann Jamieson on ‘Emmerdale’ because she’s reminded her "how brilliant" working on the ITV soap is.
The 36-year-old star – who portrays Kerry Wyatt on the programme – says her on-screen daughter (Amy Wyatt) has been a "little ray of sunshine" since she rocked up in the Dales, and she enjoys shooting scenes with her.
Laura said: "She’s so lovely, she’s like a little ray of sunshine.
"It’s really nice when you’ve been here for a while having somebody come into the job who just finds everything so exciting, because it reminds you where you are and how brilliant the job is."
Laura – who has been in ‘Emmerdale’ since 2012 – has enjoyed watching Natalie effectively "create a new character" with the role, after she replaced former Amy actress Chelsea Halfpenny in the role.
She added: "To revisit a different kind of relationship that’s not a sexual relationship, it’s not a romantic relationship, it’s mother and daughter, and that is the love story Kerry has that is the most important love story in her life.
"I’ve really enjoyed working on that with Natalie. It’s nice watching her fit in and find her feet, explore new relationships, and create a new character really.
"There was a different actress playing her once, and now she’s finding her on her own terms and there’s a new dynamic with it."
Laura couldn’t wait to get started on set with Natalie as soon as they did a screen test together.
She previously said: "Natalie’s brilliant! I did the screen test with her and her instincts are amazing.
"She’s lovely and friendly – and she’s a fellow Geordie, so what more could you want?"
Emmerdale’s Laura Norton rolls back the years thanks to Natalie Ann Jamieson
