Ellie Leach
Encyclopedia
Ellie Louise Leach is a young British actress from Bury
, Manchester
. She is most known for her role as troubled Faye Butler in the long-running soap Coronation Street
.
. It wasn't until early 2010 that Leach landed a role in BBC One
daytime drama Moving On
in which she played Stacy Robinson, the episode named 'I am Darleen Fyles'. In November 2010, Ellie landed a regular role as Faye Butler in Coronation Street
as a possible foster child for Anna
and Eddie Windass
. Ellie's first scenes aired 24 January 2011. From January to March, Leach was a minor character in the soap, until April, when Faye moved to the street as a regular. The youngster has also appeared in a new advert for Staples
.
, where she is a Year 6 pupil at the local primary school. Leach is the cousin of co-star Brooke Vincent
(Sophie Webster
), who was said to be 'overjoyed' by her cousin's casting in the soap.
Bury
Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Irwell, east of Bolton, west-southwest of Rochdale, and north-northwest of the city of Manchester...
, Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
. She is most known for her role as troubled Faye Butler in the long-running soap Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...
.
Career
Ellie had an interest in acting from a young age, and is represented by Laine Management in ManchesterManchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
. It wasn't until early 2010 that Leach landed a role in BBC One
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
daytime drama Moving On
Moving On (TV series)
Moving On is a British television series consisting of standalone contemporary dramas first shown on daytime BBC One. Although originally broadcast in an early-afternoon slot, less than a month after the initial airing the first series was repeated to an evening audience...
in which she played Stacy Robinson, the episode named 'I am Darleen Fyles'. In November 2010, Ellie landed a regular role as Faye Butler in Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960...
as a possible foster child for Anna
Anna Windass
Anna Windass is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by actress Debbie Rush, the character first appeared onscreen during the episode airing on 14 November 2008.-Creation and casting:...
and Eddie Windass
Eddie Windass
Edward "Eddie" Windass is a fictional character in the UK television ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Portrayed by actor Steve Huison, the character first appeared on screen during the episode airing on 14 November 2008. On 5 December 2010, it was announced that Eddie is to leave Coronation Street...
. Ellie's first scenes aired 24 January 2011. From January to March, Leach was a minor character in the soap, until April, when Faye moved to the street as a regular. The youngster has also appeared in a new advert for Staples
Staples
-Places:*Staples, Minnesota, United States*Staples, Texas, United States*Staples Center, an arena in Los Angeles, California*Staples High School, a high school in Connecticut*Staples , a train station in Staples, Minnesota served by Amtrak...
.
Personal life
Ellie lives with her family in BuryBury
Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Irwell, east of Bolton, west-southwest of Rochdale, and north-northwest of the city of Manchester...
, where she is a Year 6 pupil at the local primary school. Leach is the cousin of co-star Brooke Vincent
Brooke Vincent
Brooke Levi Vincent is an actress in the British soap opera Coronation Street. She joined the soap in 2004, taking over from Emma Woodward in the role of Sophie Webster.- Career :...
(Sophie Webster
Sophie Webster
Sophie Lauren Webster is a fictional character in the British television ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She is currently portrayed by actress Brooke Vincent, after previously being portrayed by both Ashleigh Middleton and Emma Woodward. The character first appeared onscreen during the episode...
), who was said to be 'overjoyed' by her cousin's casting in the soap.
Television
| Years | Programme | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Moving On Moving On (TV series) Moving On is a British television series consisting of standalone contemporary dramas first shown on daytime BBC One. Although originally broadcast in an early-afternoon slot, less than a month after the initial airing the first series was repeated to an evening audience... |
Stacy Robinson | Guest Role |
| 2011–Present | Coronation Street Coronation Street Coronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960... |
Faye Butler | Regular Role |