Michelle Elizabeth Keegan is an English actress, born on June 3rd, 1987 in Stockport, Greater Manchester. She is best known for her role as Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street.
At age thirteen her parents separated, leaving her to live with her mother and step-father. She attended St Patrick’s RC High School in Salford, and later the Manchester School of Acting. In late 2007, in only her second-ever audition, she was offered the chance to play the part of Tina McIntyre in Coronation Street, a role that she accepted and she still plays to present day.
Keegan dated Hollyoaks actor Anthony Quinlan from 2006 to 2008 and model Brad Howard from 2008 to 2010. In December 2010 she began seeing Max George from boy-band The Wanted, and the two became engaged on her birthday in 2011. However, in April 2012 Keegan confirmed that the engagement was off after George stated on live radio they were no longer engaged. On the 21st July 2012 it was reported that she and Max are no longer together, citing busy schedules as the main reason for the end of their relationship. Michelle currently remains single.
Awards
2008
- Won ‘Best Newcomer’ at the British Soap Awards
Won ‘Best Newcomer’ at the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards
Nominated for ‘Most Popular Newcomer’ at the National Television Awards
2009
- Won ‘Sexiest Female’ at the British Soap Awards
Won ‘Sexiest Female’ at the Inside Soap Awards
2010
- Nominated ‘Best Actress’ at the British Soap Awards
Won ‘Sexiest Female’ at the British Soap Awards
Won ‘Sexiest Female’ at the Inside Soap Awards
2011
- Won ‘Sexiest Female’ at the British Soap Awards
Won ‘Sexiest Female’ at the Inside Soap Awards
2012
- Won ‘Sexiest Female’ at the British Soap Awards
Won ‘Best Soap Actress’ at the TV Choice Awards
Nominated ‘Best Actress’ at the Inside Soap Awards
Won ‘Sexiest Female’ at the Inside Soap Awards
Won ‘Best Dressed Soap Star’ at the Inside Soap Awards
