Debra 'Debbie' Dean appeared in Hollyoaks from 2002 until 2005 and made a brief return in November 2006. Her major storyline involved her relationship with Dan Hunter. She was portrayed by Jodi Albert. After some convincing from Dan's best mate Ben Davies (Marcus Patric), Debbie decided to take the job and start a fresh new life and to succeed with her dreams. Debbie briefly returned in 2005 for a double wedding in the family. She witnessed her mother Frankie marry Jack Osborne (James McKenna) and brother Jake marry Becca Hayton (Ali Bastian).