Brooke Levi Vincent[a] (born 4 June 1992) is an English actress, known for her portrayal of Sophie Webster in the ITV soap-opera Coronation Street, which she played from 2004 to 2019.
Brooke Vincent | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 June 1992 Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Employer | ITV (2004–) |
| Television | Coronation Street (2004–2019) Dancing on Ice (2018) |
| Partner(s) | Kean Bryan (2016–present)[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Ellie Leach (cousin) |
Early life
editVincent was born in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, England to Nicola Anderton, a crime scene officer for Greater Manchester Police, and Anthony Vincent, a tour guide in Tenerife. Her parents separated when she was two; she was raised by her mother and her stepfather, John McDermott.[2][3] Vincent has a paternal older half-brother, Zak, and a younger maternal half-sister, Maisie.[4][5] Vincent is the cousin of Ellie Leach, a fellow Coronation Street actress, who plays Faye Windass; Vincent was said to be "overjoyed" by Leach's casting in the soap.[6]
Vincent attended Fairfield High School for Girls in Droylsden and The Manchester College, where she gained a National Diploma in Acting.[7][2][8]
Career
editVincent's first television appearance was as a guest character, Casey Emma Glass, in the TV series The League of Gentlemen. Shortly after landing the role of Sophie in Coronation Street, she appeared on Children in Need. In 2018, Vincent competed in the tenth series of Dancing on Ice and finished in second place, alongside professional partner Matej Silecky.
Coronation Street
editVincent joined the long-running British soap-opera Coronation Street in April 2004 as the third actress to play Sophie Webster, replacing Emma Woodward, who had decided to leave the soap at the end of 2003. Vincent's first appearance was shown on 12 May. [9]
In an interview on 7 September 2010 with Vincent and Sacha Parkinson, both actresses discussed their roles in the lesbian storyline, whereby their relationship transformed from best friends to girlfriends with the realisation of their sexuality. This storyline on started on 11 April 2010.[10] At the Stonewall Awards ceremony on 5 November 2010, Coronation Street won the new Broadcast of the Year award,[11] in recognition of its gay storylines. Vincent was nominated for Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress for her portrayal of Sophie at The British Soap Awards in 2008.[12] At the 2008 Inside Soap Awards, Vincent was nominated in the category Best Young Actor.[13] In October 2019, Vincent took maternity leave from the show.
Other ventures
editIn 2018, Vincent launched her own stationery brand, Oh So B.[14] From 5 June 2023, she stood in for Gemma Atkinson on Hits Radio alongside Mike Toolan whilst Atkinson was on maternity leave. Vincent's first three stationery planners were named after her half-sister and her cousins.[15]
Personal life
editVincent has been in a relationship with footballer Kean Bryan since 2016, and the couple have two sons.
In 2018, Vincent revealed that she had stopped smoking after ten years.[16] In April 2019, Vincent announced that she was pregnant with her first child.[17] On 23 October 2019, Vincent gave birth to a baby boy named Mexx S J Bryan.[18] In November 2020, Vincent announced she was pregnant with her second child. On 4 May 2021, she gave birth to her second son, named Monroe S J Bryan.[19]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The League of Gentlemen | Casey Glass | 1 episode: "The Medusa Touch" |
| 2004–19 | Coronation Street | Sophie Webster | Series Regular |
| 2005 | Coronation Street: Pantomime | Sophie Webster | TV movie |
| 2006–07 | Soapstar Superstar | Herself | 3 episodes |
| 2014 | Tricked | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2016 | I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp | Herself | 2 episodes |
| Tipping Point: Lucky Stars | Herself | 1 episode | |
| Blankety Blank | Herself | Christmas special | |
| 2018 | Dancing on Ice | Herself | Contestant (Runner Up) |
| 2019 | Celebrity Catchphrase | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2024 | Drama Queens | Herself | Upcoming series[20] |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Coronation Street: Out of Africa | Sophie Webster | Direct-to-video |
| 2018 | Chapter 1: Liv | Olivia | Short film |
| 2019 | My Toughest Battle | Gemma | Short film |
| Chapter 2: Zach | Olivia | Short film |
Notes
edit- ^ per her Instagram account (see #External links), her full name is Brooke Levi Vincent
References
edit- ^ "Brooke Vincent engaged – Coronation Street star to wed footballer beau Kean Bryan". ok.co.uk. 21 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Coronation Street 50: Brooke Vincent, aka Sophie Webster, in lesbian storyline shock". Express. 13 April 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ Francis, Anna (27 March 2014). "OMG! Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent parties with 'coolest' parents in funny V Festival picture". Celebs Now. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ Francis, Anna (11 April 2014). "Aw! Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent shares cute baby picture and thanks brother for 'being there' and paying!". Celebs Now. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ Holley, Jasmine (19 May 2017). "Corrie actress shares pic of her mini-me sister". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ "Brooke Vincent is 'chuffed' that cousin Ellie-Louise Leach is joining Coronation Street". Unreality Shout. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Coronation Street star to open college". Tameside Metropolitan Borough. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ "Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent returns to The Manchester College to meet students receiving their A-Level results". The Manchester College. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ^ "Sophie Webster - Characters". ITV. 21 August 2007. Archived from the original on 23 November 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
- ^ "Great LezBritain: EXCLUSIVE Interview with Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson of "Coronation Street"". AfterEllen.com. 7 September 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (5 November 2010). "Corrie, Partridge win Stonewall Awards - Coronation Street News - Soaps". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
- ^ Kris Green (29 April 2008). "In Full: British Soap Awards Panel Shortlist". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
- ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2008 - Nominations". MSN TV. Microsoft. 16 July 2008. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
- ^ Lee, Jess (8 October 2018). "Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent makes surprise career move by launching her own brand". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "Maisie, Daisy and Ellie [...] This business and brand I am building, is for Us". 25 October 2018. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ "Coronation Street spoilers Brooke Vincent Dancing On Ice partner Kean Bryan Instagram". Express. 14 February 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- ^ McNally, Kelby (7 April 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: Brooke Vincent reveals she's expecting her first baby with Kean Bryan". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ West, Amy (28 October 2019). "Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent gives birth to baby boy – and reveals unusual name". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ Lovejoy, Hannah (6 May 2021). "Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent shares first photo of newborn baby after giving birth". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "ITV confirms new spinoff series with stars of Coronation Street and Emmerdale". The Northern Echo. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.