The actress will make her first appearance on the Chester based soap next week, as she starts her role as Reenie McQueen, mother of Porsche.
In stills from the upcoming episode, Reenie and Porsche are seen having a heated conversation during prison visiting hours, as the barmaid hears how her mother is soon to be released.
Hurt Reenie, who is desperate to reconnect with her children after her stint inside, is told that her daughters want nothing to do with her after all their time apart.
Speaking of her new role, Zoe said she was ‘really excited’ to be joining the soap.
‘Reenie is a very complex character and will, in time, have a very interesting story to tell. Now I just can’t wait to start filming.’
Zoe played Max Branning's partner Vanessa Gold until 2011, later joining the cast of Waterloo Road in 2012. The actress is perhaps best well known for her portrayal of WAG and 'super bitch' Tanya Turner in Footballer's Wives, winning a Best Actress award for the role.
Tune into Hollyoaks weekdays at 6.30PM on Channel 4.