Ellie Leach
British actress

Ellie Leach

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British actress
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Female
Birth:
15 March 2001(Bury, United Kingdom)
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Introduction

Ellie Louise Leach (born 15 March 2001) is an English actress who portrays the role of Faye Windass on ITV soap opera Coronation Street.

Early and personal life

Leach was born in Bury, Greater Manchester and she has a younger sister, Daisy. Leach attended Fairfield High School for Girls and currently studies performing arts at a further education college. Leach is the cousin of Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster in Coronation Street.

Career

Leach began her television career appearing in commercials for Staples and McDonald's. In 2009, Leach appeared in the film A Boy Called Dad. In 2010, Leach appeared in an episode of Moving On as Stacy. In 2011, Leach successfully landed the role of Faye Butler, a potential adoptive child for Anna (Debbie Rush) and Eddie Windass (Steve Huison).

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2013 The British Soap Awards Best Young Performance Coronation Street Nominated
2013 Inside Soap Awards Best Young Actor Coronation Street Nominated
2015 The British Soap Awards Best Young Performance Coronation Street Nominated
2015 Inside Soap Awards Best Young Actor Coronation Street Nominated