Michelle Keegan
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| Born | Michelle Elizabeth Benson Keegan 3 June 1987 Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Michelle Elizabeth Benson Keegan (born 3 June 1987) is a British actress, best-known for her role as Tina McIntyre in the soap opera Coronation Street.
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Early life [edit]
Keegan was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester,[1] and attended St Patrick's RC High School in Salford,[2] and later the Manchester School of Acting.[3] Keegan worked at Selfridges in the Trafford Centre shopping mall[4] and as a check-in agent at Manchester Airport.[5]
Career [edit]
In late 2007, in only her second-ever audition, she was offered the chance to play the part of Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street, and accepted the role and she still plays this character to present day[5] although on 20th April 2013, ITV announced her departure in May 2014. [6] In 2009, she went on Stephen Mulhern's Anonymous a prank show on ITV.[7] On 14 June 2009 Keegan made her radio debut co-hosting the BBC Radio 1 programme The Official Chart with Reggie Yates.[5] Keegan was on the cover of FHM in January 2011, and placed #30 and #26 in their 100 Sexiest Women poll for 2010 and 2011 respectively.[8]
Keegan was turned down for a part in Hollyoaks.[2][3][5] She also had a small appearance in Red Dwarf: Back to Earth.[8]
Personal life [edit]
Keegan dated Hollyoaks actor Anthony Quinlan from 2006 to 2008 and model Brad Howard from 2008–10.[9] She began dating Mark Wright in January 2013.[10] She also dated and was engaged to The Wanted's Max George after meeting him at one of their concerts but broke it off. [11]
Filmography [edit]
Television [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008–2014 | Coronation Street | Tina McIntyre | |
| 2009 | Red Dwarf | Herself | Episode: "Back to Earth: Part III" |
| 2010 | The Jeremy Kyle Show | Tina McIntyre | 1,000th episode special |
Film [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Coronation Street: Out of Africa | Tina McIntyre |
Awards [edit]
2008
- 'Best Newcomer' at the British Soap Awards
- 'Best Newcomer' at the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards
2009
- 'Sexiest Female' at the British Soap Awards
- 'Sexiest Female' at the Inside Soap Awards
2010
- 'Sexiest Female' at the British Soap Awards
- 'Sexiest Female' at the Inside Soap Awards
2011
- 'Sexiest Female' at the British Soap Awards
- 'Sexiest Female' at the Inside Soap Awards
2012
- 'Sexiest Female' at the British Soap Awards
- 'Best Soap Actress' at the TV Choice Awards
- 'Sexiest Female' at the Inside Soap Awards
- 'Best Dressed Soap Star' at the Inside Soap Awards
2013
- 'Sexiest Female' at the British Soap Awards
References [edit]
- ^ Pilkington, Diana (25 February 2009). "'I was an ugly duckling' says glamorous Corrie star Michelle Keegan". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ a b Ryan, Kathryn (5 March 2009). "Michelle modest over TV's sexiest soap star mantle". Salford Advertiser. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ a b Cox, Emma (1 March 2008). "Michelle: I'd go nude for scene". The Sun (London).
- ^ Sloan, Billy (16 March 2008). "Corrie's Michelle Keegan On Going From Shop Girl To Soap Star". Sunday Mail.
- ^ a b c d "Michelle Keegan plays Tina McIntyre". TVNZ. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ Michelle Keegan departure http://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/news/michellekeegandeparture/?9e9did
- ^ "Anonymous". comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ a b "Michelle Keegan - Soap Fox". FHM.com. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ Thompson, Jody (21 September 2010). "Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan 'splits' from model boyfriend Anton Porter". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved 5 December 2010.
- ^ Manning, Jenny (28 February 2013). "Carol Wright: I hope Mark weds Michelle, I'm ready to be a grandma". The Sun (London). Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ Bull, Sarah (11 April 2012). "Sombre Michelle Keegan cuts a glum figure as Max George reveals pair have called off their engagement". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved 20 April 2013.
