Former star of two popular UK shows from the 90s is now almost unrecognizable after leaving the country for a new job.

Back in the 90s and 00s, there was a beloved star who captured the hearts of viewers all over. Her name was Jacqueline Pirie, and she was known for her role as Tina Dingle in Emmerdale. However, after some time in the world of soap operas, Jacqueline decided to embark on a new journey and explore a different career path.

During her time on Emmerdale, Jacqueline's character, Tina, was the daughter of Zak and Nellie Dingle. She left the Dales after rejecting a marriage proposal from Frank Tate and quitting her job. But her journey didn't end there. Jacqueline also had a role in another popular soap, ITV's Coronation Street, where she played Linda Baldwin, the fourth wife of Adam's dad, Mike.

It's been quite some time since Jacqueline graced our TV screens, and as expected, she has undergone some changes. At the age of 48, she now goes by the name Jacqueline Chadwick and resides in Victoria, Canada. But that's not all, Jacqueline has also established herself as an accomplished author, with multiple crime novels under her belt.

Her books revolve around a character named Ali Dalglish, a former forensic psychologist turned housewife, who finds herself entangled in murder cases. Some of the titles include In the Still, Briefly Maiden, and Silent Sisters. It's clear that Jacqueline has successfully made a name for herself outside of the soap world.

In 2001, viewers bid farewell to Linda Baldwin as she drove out of Weatherfield in Mike's car, which was later found in a river. For a while, everyone believed she had perished, but a year later, it was revealed that she was living in Dublin. It's safe to say that Jacqueline's character had quite the dramatic exit from Coronation Street.

Speaking of her former co-stars, Jacqueline's on-screen dad, Zak, played by Steve Halliwell, sadly passed away in December last year. The show will be honoring his character with an emotional funeral episode that is set to air soon. Producer Sophie Roper shared that the Dingle family has been an integral part of the show for 30 years and will continue to be so. She also mentioned that there will be a fitting tribute to Zak's iconic character in the coming months.

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