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 |