Perdita
09-02-2009, 15:37
SEX kitten Michelle Keegan has been rewarded with a new 12-month contract.
The Manchester lass, who plays feisty Tina McIntyre, has put pen to paper on a high five-figure deal which will keep her in Weatherfield until at least next year.
Michelle, 21, joined the soap in late 2006 as a virtual unknown but has cemented her place as the loyal girlfriend of badboy David Platt (Jack P Shepherd, 21).
Michelle said: “My contract has been renewed for another year and I am thrilled to bits. My career has taken off.
“I’ve got a lot of juicy storylines coming up and I’m looking forward to the challenge.
“When I first heard about my character I thought she was going to be someone you either love or hate, but viewers seem to have taken to her. I don’t know whether they feel sorry for her because she is with David Platt!”
Michelle has quickly made a name for herself on the show, winning a string of top awards including best newcomer at last year’s British Soap Awards.
A Corrie insider added: “Michelle has done a fantastic job since her character was introduced.
“It is not easy establishing yourself as a regular cast member but she has done just that.
“She is a very talented actress and is really popular among the Corrie fans. We have big plans and there are some fantastic storylines coming up for her in the next 12 months.”
The Manchester lass, who plays feisty Tina McIntyre, has put pen to paper on a high five-figure deal which will keep her in Weatherfield until at least next year.
Michelle, 21, joined the soap in late 2006 as a virtual unknown but has cemented her place as the loyal girlfriend of badboy David Platt (Jack P Shepherd, 21).
Michelle said: “My contract has been renewed for another year and I am thrilled to bits. My career has taken off.
“I’ve got a lot of juicy storylines coming up and I’m looking forward to the challenge.
“When I first heard about my character I thought she was going to be someone you either love or hate, but viewers seem to have taken to her. I don’t know whether they feel sorry for her because she is with David Platt!”
Michelle has quickly made a name for herself on the show, winning a string of top awards including best newcomer at last year’s British Soap Awards.
A Corrie insider added: “Michelle has done a fantastic job since her character was introduced.
“It is not easy establishing yourself as a regular cast member but she has done just that.
“She is a very talented actress and is really popular among the Corrie fans. We have big plans and there are some fantastic storylines coming up for her in the next 12 months.”