Faye Brookes
Faye Brookes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Faye Alicia Brookes 3 September 1987 (age 37) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011– |
| Known for | Kate Connor on Coronation Street |
Faye Alicia Brookes (born 3 September 1987) is an actress known for playing Kate Connor in the soap opera Coronation Street.[1]
Early life
Brookes was born on 3 September 1987 in Manchester, England.
Career
Brookes has starred in theatre productions of Shrek and Legally Blonde.
Coronation Street
In mid-2015, it was announced that the Connor family in Coronation Street was being extended. The family first appeared in the street in 2006 and have featured in many storylines. Brookes was cast as lesbian Kate Connor and after her on-screen brother Aidan Connor made his first appearance played by The X Factor winner Shayne Ward, Brookes first appeared as Kate in October 2015. She won best newcomer for her portrayal of Kate in January 2017 at the 22nd National Television Awards.
Personal life
Brookes has been in a relationship with Gareth Gates since 2012.
Filmography
- Our Zoo as Frankie (2014)
- Coronation Street as Kate Connor (2015–)
- The Chase Celebrity Special as Herself (2016)
References
- ^ "Coronation Street: Faye Brookes on newcomer Kate Connor - "There's rivalry between her and Aidan"". RadioTimes. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
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