Ellie Leach facts for kids

Ellie Louise Leach (born 15 March 2001) is a talented English actress. Many people know her for playing the character Faye Windass on the TV show Coronation Street. She was on the show from 2011 to 2023. After leaving Coronation Street, Ellie won the popular dance competition Strictly Come Dancing.

Ellie's Early Life and Family

Ellie Leach was born in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, on March 15, 2001. She went to Fairfield High School for Girls. Ellie has a famous cousin, Brooke Vincent. Brooke also acted on Coronation Street, playing the role of Sophie Webster for many years.

Ellie's Acting Journey

Ellie started her acting career when she was young. She appeared in TV commercials for companies like Staples and McDonald's. In 2009, she acted in a film called A Boy Called Dad. The next year, in 2010, Ellie was in an episode of the TV series Moving On. She played a character named Stacy.

Ellie's Time on Coronation Street

In 2011, Ellie got a big role on the popular TV show Coronation Street. She was cast as Faye Butler. Faye was a child who was adopted by Anna and Eddie Windass on the show. Ellie played Faye for 12 years. In April 2023, it was announced that Ellie would be leaving the show. Her final scenes aired in July 2023. Ellie later shared that the show's creators felt there were no more stories for her character.

Winning Strictly Come Dancing

After leaving Coronation Street, Ellie joined the TV dance competition Strictly Come Dancing. This was the twenty-first series of the show. She was paired with a professional dancer named Vito Coppola. Together, they danced their way to victory and won the entire competition! Ellie was 22 years old when she won. This made her the youngest celebrity ever to win Strictly Come Dancing. The previous record holder was Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, who was 23 when he won.

Ellie's Film and TV Roles

Ellie Leach has appeared in several films and television shows. Here is a list of her acting work:

Awards and Nominations

Ellie Leach has been recognized for her acting skills. She has been nominated for several awards for her role in Coronation Street.