Brooke Vincent facts for kids

Brooke Levi Vincent (born June 4, 1992) is an English actress. She is best known for playing Sophie Webster in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Brooke played this role from 2004 to 2019.

Early Life

Brooke Vincent was born in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, England. Her mother is Nicola Anderton, and her father is Anthony Vincent. Her parents divorced when she was two years old. Brooke was raised by her mother and her stepfather, John McDermott.

She has an older half-brother named Zak. She also has a younger half-sister named Maisie. Brooke went to Fairfield High School for Girls in Droylsden. She also studied at The Manchester College. There, she earned a special diploma in Acting.

Career Highlights

Brooke Vincent's first TV role was in the series The League of Gentlemen. She played a guest character named Casey Emma Glass. Soon after, she got the role of Sophie in Coronation Street. She also appeared on Children in Need in 2004.

In 2018, Brooke competed in the TV show Dancing on Ice. This was the tenth season of the show. She finished in second place with her professional partner, Matej Silecky.

Playing Sophie Webster

Brooke joined the popular British soap-opera Coronation Street in April 2004. She was the third actress to play Sophie Webster. The previous actress, Emma Woodward, had decided to leave the show. Brooke's first episode aired on May 12.

Her character, Sophie, was part of an important storyline. This story began on April 11, 2010. It was about Sophie's journey and experiences. At the Stonewall Awards on November 5, 2010, Coronation Street won an award. It was for Broadcast of the Year. This award recognized the show's storylines about gay characters.

Brooke was nominated for an award in 2008. It was for Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress. This nomination was at The British Soap Awards. She was also nominated for Best Young Actor at the 2008 Inside Soap Awards. In October 2019, Brooke took a break from the show. This was because she was having a baby.

Other Projects

In 2018, Brooke Vincent started her own company. It was a stationery brand called Oh So B. Stationery includes items like notebooks and planners.

From June 5, 2023, she filled in for Gemma Atkinson on Hits Radio. She hosted the show with Mike Toolan. Gemma Atkinson was on maternity leave at the time. Brooke named her first three stationery planners after her half-sister and her cousins.

Personal Life

Brooke Vincent has been in a relationship with footballer Kean Bryan since 2016. The couple has two sons together.

In April 2019, Brooke announced she was expecting her first child. On October 23, 2019, she gave birth to a baby boy. His name is Mexx S J Bryan. In November 2020, Brooke shared that she was pregnant again. On May 4, 2021, she welcomed her second son. His name is Monroe S J Bryan.

On Screen Roles

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See also

In Spanish: Brooke Vincent para niños