Yahoo Movies Hollyoaks newcomer Omar Malik teases "secrets" from Shaq's past
Hollyoaks spoilers follow.
Hollyoaks newcomer Omar Malik has teased his character's secretive and surprising past ahead of Shaq Qureshi's arrival in the village.
Omar will make his Hollyoaks debut in today's (March 5) first-look episode on E4, when Misbah Maalik's nephew will make a dramatic entrance after running away from his wedding.
Speaking to Inside Soap ahead of his arrival on the Channel 4 show, Omar hinted at "trouble" in Shaq's past.
"Shaq's been in trouble in the past, bringing shame on his family, so he's known as a liability," he revealed.
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"But he really wants to make something of himself and prove everyone wrong."
Promising a hidden depth to his character, Omar continued: "People in the village are noticing that there's more brewing behind Shaq's cheeky smile.
"Underneath the confident and cool exterior, there's a delicate fragility that slowly glimmers the more you get to know him – everyone has secrets, and Shaq's time is running out."
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The actor also opened up about his Hollyoaks role, calling his upcoming turn as Shaq "nothing short of a dream come true."
"I used to watch the show growing up, when I had my tea after school, and my younger relatives are avid fans," he said.
Hollyoaks fans can watch Shaq's escapades unfold over the coming weeks, as he catches the eye of a mystery McQueen – much to Misbah's annoyance.
Hollyoaks airs weeknights at 6.30pm on Channel 4, with first-look screenings at 7pm on E4.
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