Catherine Tyldesley

Catherine Tyldesley

Tyldesley outside the Manchester Opera House for a performance of the 9 to 5 musical.
Born (1983-09-17) 17 September 1983
Salford, England
Occupation Actress, model
Years active 2006-present
Television Lilies (2007)
Emmerdale (2010)
Scallywagga (2010)
Coronation Street (2006, 2011—present)
Partner(s) Tom Pitfield
Children Alfie (b. 2015)
Website Agent's page

Catherine Tyldesley (born 17 September 1983) is an English actress and model. She is best known for playing Iris Moss in the BBC drama Lilies in 2007 and as Eva Price on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 2011.

Career

Tyldesley's television credits include Coronation Street, Holby City, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Sorted, Florence Nightingale and Red Riding. She played the lead role of Iris Moss in the Liverpool-set BBC drama Lilies.[1] She also appeared in the comedy television pilot Guantanamo Phil, part of the Channel 4 Comedy Showcase 2009.[2][3]

In 2010, Tyldesley played the role of Abi Peterson in Emmerdale for two months. Tyldesley sings in the range of mezzo-soprano.[4] She has also modelled for the House of Fraser.[5]

Coronation Street

Main article: Coronation Street

Tyldesley played a midwife in an episode broadcast on 13 January 2006. In May 2011, Tyldesley was cast in the regular role of Eva.[6] The actress began filming her first scenes that month.[6] During an interview with Digital Spy, Tyldesley revealed that there had been a lot of competition for the role of Eva and that she felt "incredibly lucky" to have secured the part.[7] Tyldesley said she felt "nervous" when she first arrived on set.[8] Speaking to What's on TV, she said that she had a "mini freak out" when filming her first scenes in The Rovers. Tyldesley added that Coronation Street is "absolutely legendary" and is thrilled to be a part of the cast.[8] After impressing producers, it was later confirmed that Tyldesley was to be kept on as a permanent member of the cast.[9] After signing a new six-month contract, an executive said that Eva will be involved in some "cracking" storylines towards the end of the year.[9] In May 2012, Tyldesley expressed her desire for a long-term stint on the show.[10] Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Tyldesley said "I've always wanted to be in Corrie. So when I got the phone call to tell me that I'd got the part, I was thrilled to bits."[10] She also added that Eva has got "so much scope".[10]

Tyldesley at Manchester Pride 2011 on the Coronation Street float.

Before she appeared on screen, Eva was described as being "feisty".[6] Tyldesley revealed more about her character, saying "Eva is a little bit of a princess! She's been spoiled rotten, so she's somewhat high maintenance and a little bit of a drama queen. She's definitely used to getting her own way."[7] The actress said her character adores her mother and they share a great relationship.[7] When Eva enters the show, her circumstances force her to be more angry than she normally is. Tyldesley said that Eva does have a softer side, which she believed viewers would see in the future.[7] When asked why Eva and Karl do not get along, Tyldesley said "I think it's because they're both quite similar. When Eva first joins the street, she's had a little bit of turmoil with past relationships and things like that, so I think she feels like she wants to be quite selfish at the moment, which annoys Karl. But she's always been full of self-importance because she's always been spoiled - she's not known any different."[7] Tyldesley revealed that Eva is not a lesbian character, despite a newspaper report, and that she definitely loves the boys.[7] When asked about Eva's type, Tyldesley said that they would have to be "on her wavelength" as Eva gets bored and frustrated with people who are not on her level.[7] In May 2012, Tyldesley commented that Eva's glamorous lifestyle can be "straining" and she enjoys time off work so she can wear normal and more comfortable clothes.[11]

“ She wears the stuff I would never have the nerve to wear. It's weird, sometimes you just feel really glam and it's a nice feeling. Then other times you feel she's gone slightly overboard, ridiculous big hair and fake eyelashes - like TOWIE on Red Bull! ”
— Tyldesley explains Eva's sense of dress (2012)[11]

Personal life

Tyldesley is from Walkden, Greater Manchester.[12][13] She attended St. George's RC High School and Pendleton College before training at the Birmingham School of Acting (formerly the Birmingham School of Speech & Drama), graduating in 2005.[4][13]

She currently divides her time between Walkden and London.[13]

Tyldesley admitted in June 2012 that men do not approach her outside of Coronation Street and blamed her character in the series for putting men off.[14] Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Tyldesley said: "I'm so disillusioned with men at the moment. Possibly men are intimidated by my screen character, I don't know. I've been single for a while. I've been on a couple of dates, but it's been quite a long time now."[14] She is currently dating Tom Pitfield.[15] On 24 August 2014 Catherine announced she and Tom Pitfield were expecting their first child. She gave birth to a son, Alfie, on 18 March 2015. As of September 2014 the couple are engaged [16]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Coronation Street Midwife 1 Episode
Holby City Mackenzie James
Sorted Female Viewer
2007 Lilies Iris Moss Series Regular
The Street Grace 1 Episode
2008 Florence Nightingale Parthenope TV Film
Doctors Lynne Hammerson 1 Episode
2009 Red Riding Tessa TV Film
2010 Scallywagga Psycho Sarah Series Regular
Holby City Jody Stevens 1 Episode
2010 Emmerdale Abi Peterson Recurring: 20 Episodes
2010 Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Amy 1 Episode
2011 Shameless Carly
2011–present Coronation Street Eva Price Series Regular
2011–2012 Trollied Emma

Guest appearances

References

  1. ↑ ""Lilies" Press Pack: Catherine Tyldesley plays Iris". BBC Press Office. 18 December 2006. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
  2. ↑ Catherine Tyldesley at United Agents Retrieved on 2009-07-23.
  3. ↑ Guantanamo Phil - Sitcom - British Comedy Guide Retrieved on 2009-07-23.
  4. 1 2 Birmingham School of Acting - 2005 - Graduates - Catherine Tyldesley Retrieved on 2007-12-22.
  5. ↑ Tither, Helen (26 March 2007). "New 'costume drama' range from House of Fraser". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
  6. 1 2 3 Kilkelly, Daniel (4 May 2011). "'Coronation Street' casts Stella's daughter". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Kilkelly, Daniel. "Catherine Tyldesley (Eva Price, Corrie)". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
  8. 1 2 Kelly, Kristy (10 June 2011). "'Coronation Street' newcomer had "mini freak out"". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  9. 1 2 Payne, Will (2 October 2011). "Catherine Tyldesley gets new six-month Coronation Street contract to play Eva Price". Daily Mirror. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  10. 1 2 3 Kilkelly, Daniel (21 May 2012). "'Coronation Street' Catherine Tyldesley wants long soap future". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  11. 1 2 Millar, Paul (24 May 2012). "'Coronation Street' Tyldesley bemoans "exhausting" Eva glamour". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  12. ↑ "Walkden Actress to Wow Emmerdale". Manchester Evening News. 1 August 2010. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
  13. 1 2 3 Ryan, Kathryn (13 March 2008). "Catherine relishes role in BBC show". Salford Advertiser. Archived from the original on May 20, 2008. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
  14. 1 2 Martinovic, Paul (23 June 2012). "'Coronation Street' Catherine Tyldesley: "I never get chatted up"". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  15. ↑
  16. ↑
  17. ↑ "All Star Family Fortunes Episode 1 |". itv.com. 2013-11-28. Retrieved 2013-12-28.

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