Brooke Vincent

Brooke Vincent
Born Brooke Vincent
(1992-06-04) 4 June 1992
Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, England
Nationality British
Occupation Actress
Years active 2002–present
Employer ITV (2004–)
Television Coronation Street (2004–)
Dancing on Ice (2018)
Relatives Ellie Leach (cousin)

Brooke Vincent (born 4 June 1992) is an English actress. She is known for her portrayal of Sophie Webster in the ITV soap-opera Coronation Street since 2004 where she took over the role from Emma Woodward.

Career

Vincent's first television appearance was as a guest character, Casey Emma Glass, in the TV series, The League of Gentlemen. Shortly after landing the role of Sophie in Coronation Street, she appeared on Children in Need. In an interview on This Morning on 30 October 2017 Vincent was confirmed as the first contestant on the new series of Dancing on Ice.

Coronation Street

Vincent joined long-running British soap-opera Coronation Street in April 2004 as the third actress to play Sophie Webster, replacing Emma Woodward who decided to leave the soap at the end of 2003. Vincent's first appearance was shown on 12 May. Vincent is two years older than the character she plays.

In an interview on 7 September 2010 with Vincent and Sacha Parkinson, both young actresses discussed their roles in the lesbian storyline, whereby, their relationship transformed from best friends to girlfriends, with the realisation of their sexuality. This storyline on Coronation Street started on 11 April 2010.[1] On 5 November 2010 at the "Stonewall Awards" ceremony, Coronation Street won the new "Broadcast of the Year" award,[2] in recognition of its gay storylines. Vincent was nominated for the award for Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress for her portrayal of Sophie at The British Soap Awards 2008.[3] At the 2008 Inside Soap Awards, Vincent was nominated in the category "Best Young Actor".[4]

Personal life

Vincent attended Fairfield High School for Girls in Droylsden. Vincent is the cousin of Ellie Leach, fellow Coronation Street actress who plays fellow resident Faye Windass; Vincent was said to be "overjoyed" by Leach's casting in the soap.[5]

From 2011 to 2015, Vincent was in a relationship with footballer Josh McEachran.[6] She has been in a relationship with Kean Bryan since 2016.[7]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002The League of GentlemenCasey Glass1 episode: The Medusa Touch
2004–presentCoronation StreetSophie WebsterSeries Regular, Main Cast, 809+ episodes
2006Soapstar SuperstarHerself2006–07; 1x6, 2x8, 2x9
2014TrickedHerself1 episode; 2x1
2016I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here: Extra Camp Herself2 episodes, 14&15 November
2016Tipping Point: Lucky StarsHerself1 episode, 19 November
2016Blankety BlankHerselfChristmas special, 24 December
2018Dancing on IceHerselfContestant (Runner Up)

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2008Coronation Street: Out of AfricaSophie WebsterDirect-to-DVD spin-off movie

References

  1. ↑ "Great LezBritain: EXCLUSIVE Interview with Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson of "Coronation Street"". AfterEllen.com. 7 September 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  2. ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (5 November 2010). "Corrie, Partridge win Stonewall Awards - Coronation Street News - Soaps". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  3. ↑ Kris Green (29 April 2008). "In Full: British Soap Awards Panel Shortlist". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
  4. ↑ "Inside Soap Awards 2008 - Nominations". MSN TV. Microsoft. 16 July 2008. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
  5. ↑ "Brooke Vincent is 'chuffed' that cousin Ellie-Louise Leach is joining Coronation Street". Unreality Shout. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
  6. ↑ "Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent splits Josh McEachran". Daily Mail. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Coronation Street spoilers Brooke Vincent Dancing On Ice partner Kean Bryan Instagram". Express. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
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