Rob Donovan - Mandy Kamara

Mandy Kamara, played by Pamela Nomvete, made her first screen appearance on 14 September 2012. The character and Nomvete's casting was announced on 26 July 2012. Nomvete was cast after an audition with Craig Charles. Mandy is Lloyd Mullaney's (Charles) ex-girlfriend and the mother of Jenna (Krissi Bohn). When Lloyd runs into Mandy, she eventually reveals that Jenna is his daughter too. Series producer Phil Collinson described Mandy as "a warm and big-hearted character who has seen a lot of life and is always ready to dispense common-sense advice and wisdom." As Mandy and Jenna move to Weatherfield, Mandy finds employment as a cook at The Rovers. During an interview with Digital Spy's Daniel Kilkelly, Charles revealed that Mandy would have "a great place on the street." She becomes involved in other storylines, as well as the one with Lloyd and she eventually becomes an integral part of the street.

Mandy runs into Lloyd Mullaney outside a live music venue and they talk about past times. She reveals that her husband, Johnny, has died and she is now living in Manchester. Following the gig, Lloyd buys Mandy a drink. However, when he asks for her phone number, Mandy declines to give it to him and states that he should not contact her. Lloyd returns to give Mandy her bracelet back and he is confused when she is cold towards him. He later meets her daughter, Jenna, and they both realise that Lloyd is her father. Jenna falls out with Mandy and asks her to leave her house. Mandy tells Lloyd that she is going to Nottingham, but he asks her to move in with him. Jenna is initially angry at the development, but she agrees to make a fresh start with her mother. Stella Price (Michelle Collins) employs Mandy as her new cook at The Rovers Return.