Emmerdale's Zak Dingle was confirmed dead on Monday (October 14) and his daughter Tina Dingle is yet to find out the tragic news. But where is the actress who played the character now?

Emmerdale’s Tina Dingle made her shock return to the Dales this week - but fans are convinced she has a secret child who is very familiar to viewers

Emmerdale viewers are convinced they know who will buy the Dingle's Wishing Well cottage after a surprise return - and it's not Tina Dingle

Tina originally appeared in the ITV soap for 179 episodes between 1994 and 1996, and was played by actress Jacqueline Pirie. The daughter of Zak and Nellie Dingle (Steve Halliwell and Sandra Gough), the character departed the Dales after declining Frank Tate’s (Norman Bowler) proposal and quitting her job.

Emmerdale's Tina Dingle has been keeping a big secret since her return to the village, and some fans are convinced they know what it is

Emmerdale viewers were left shocked when long-lost relative Tina Dingle showed up at Zak Dingle's funeral, with actress Samantha Power teasing her new character

Tina Dingle made her return to Emmerdale on Thursday night as she turned up at her late father Zak Dingle's funeral - and actress Samantha Power has warned the character is 'not to be trusted'

Emmerdale fans were shocked on Thursday evening as Tina Dingle, a forgotten member of the family, made a surprise return at Zak Dingle's emotional funeral service

Emmerdale has recast the role of Tina Dingle after 28 years. Samantha Power has taken on the role of Tina for a stint tying in with Zak Dingle's funeral storyline. Tina made a dramatic reappearance in Thursday's episode,