Faye Brookes

Faye Brookes
Born Faye Alicia Brookes
3 September 1987 (1987-09-03) (age 29)
Manchester, England
Occupation Actress
Years active 2011–
Known for Kate Connor on Coronation Street

Faye Alicia Brookes (born 3 September 1987) is an actress known for playing Kate Connor in the soap opera Coronation Street.[1]

Early life

Brookes was born on 3 September 1987 in Manchester, England.

Career

Brookes has starred in theatre productions of Shrek and Legally Blonde.

Coronation Street

In mid-2015, it was announced that the Connor family in Coronation Street was being extended. The family first appeared in the street in 2006 and have featured in many storylines. Brookes was cast as lesbian Kate Connor and after her on-screen brother Aidan Connor made his first appearance played by The X Factor winner Shayne Ward, Brookes first appeared as Kate in October 2015. She won best newcomer for her portrayal of Kate in January 2017 at the 22nd National Television Awards.

Personal life

Brookes has been in a relationship with Gareth Gates since 2012.

Filmography

References


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