Rosie Fleeshman is the latest member of a well-known acting family to join Coronation Street. The actress has landed a guest role on the ITV soap, following in the footsteps of her brother and parents, who all appeared on the show before her.
With such a strong family connection to Weatherfield, fans are already curious to see what Rosie brings to the famous cobbles. Scroll down for more information.
Rosie Joins A Family With Strong Corrie Ties
Rosie Fleeshman may be new to Coronation Street, but her family has a long history with the soap. She is the sister of Richard Fleeshman, who became a familiar face to viewers when he joined the show as Craig Harris in 2002.
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Richard was only 12 years old when he first appeared on screen. He played Craig Harris, the gothic boyfriend of Rosie Webster, played by Helen Flanagan. His character quickly became popular with viewers, and he remained on the show for several years.
By the time Richard left Coronation Street at the age of 16, he had already built a loyal fanbase. Rosie’s connection to the show goes even further. Their mother, actress Sue Jenkins, played Gloria Todd in the 1980s and stayed on the soap for three years. Their father David also appeared in Coronation Street, playing bad boy Charlie Aindow during the 1990s.
Richard Found Success Beyond Weatherfield
After leaving Coronation Street, Richard Fleeshman moved into musical theatre and quickly built a successful career on stage. He received praise for his performance in Legally Blonde and went on to appear in several major productions.
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Over the years, he performed in shows including Ghost: The Musical and Urinetown. Alongside acting, Richard also developed a career as a singer-songwriter. At just 13 years old, he became the youngest-ever winner of a celebrity edition of Stars In Their Eyes.
Away from his career, Richard recently celebrated an important moment in his personal life. Earlier this year, it was revealed that he married his long-term partner, actress Celinde Schoenmaker, in a private family ceremony.
The couple kept the celebration small and shared the special day with their closest relatives. Later, Celinde posted a wedding video on Instagram and shared a heartfelt message with fans. Now, Rosie Fleeshman is preparing to make her own mark on the soap. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers and behind-the-scenes updates.
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