Coronation Street fans know Sydney Martin as Weatherfield teen Betsy Swain, but off-screen, the actress has just shared news that’s got everyone talking. She’s hinted at something exciting beyond the cobbles, and viewers will want to know exactly what she’s up to next.
From Sabrina’s Mate To Swain’s Daughter
Sydney joined Coronation Street last summer, first seen as Sabrina Adetiba’s mate. It didn’t take long for the big twist to drop, Betsy turned out to be DS Lisa Swain’s daughter, giving her character a strong connection to the Street. For Sydney, this was her first big TV role, and she quickly settled into life on the cobbles.
Earlier this year, she marked one whole year as Betsy with a sweet Instagram post. She shared a picture holding a cake with a single candle and told fans she felt lucky and grateful for the job, saying how much she loved playing the character. That milestone showed just how far she had come in such a short time, and it set the stage perfectly for what’s happening next in her career.
Sydney’s New Role Revealed
Sydney has now been confirmed for a role in the short film Through The Eyes Of Bairns. The story takes on the subject of domestic abuse, with Emmerdale’s Michelle Hardwick, in the lead role of Rose. According to the film’s page, Rose has always had a strong sense of right and wrong. But her world is shaken when her estranged father asks to see her on his deathbed. She hasn’t spoken to him in more than twenty years, and faces questions about whether she’ll get the apology she’s long wanted.
Sydney will appear in flashback scenes as the young adult version of Rose. These moments reveal how she grew distant from her father and the dark secrets that explain why she walked away. Sharing the update on Instagram, Sydney said it was a privilege to play a younger version of Michelle Hardwick’s character. She described the team as the loveliest and admitted she felt lucky to be part of it.
As soon as the news broke, her Corrie co-stars rushed to cheer her on. Cait Fitton, who plays Lauren Bolton and is Sydney’s close friend off-screen, told her she was proud. Liam McCheyne, who plays Dylan Wilson, encouraged her to smash it. While Sally Carman-Duttine, who plays Abi Webster, also offered her congratulations. Taking on a hard-hitting role alongside her work on the Street only proves her talent. And fans now have two reasons to keep an eye on her. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Corrie updates, spoilers, and gossip straight from the cobbles.