Light as a feather! Coronation Street's Sacha Parkinson flaunts her legs in a flirty skirt for the Christmas party

By J J Anisiobi and Holly Thomas

Last updated at 4:03 PM on 10th December 2011

She may be bowing out of the show early next year, but it seems Coronation Street star Sacha Parkinson is determined to make her exit in style.

The 19-year-old turned up to the soap's Christmas party at Suede in Manchester showing off her legs in a flirty feathered skirt.

She was accompanied by her boyfriend, property surveyor Josh Wakefield.

Flirty in feathers: Sacha Parkinson turned up to Coronation Street's Christmas party at Suede in Manchester showing off her legs in a fun skirt

She teamed her skirt with a structured black corset bra and short leather jacket.

Clearly excited for her night out, she tweeted beforehand: 'Too excited to see everyone tonightttt! Works party and then #Ambition at Über Lounge! Wooo!'

Sacha has been playing Sian Powers on the ITV soap since 2009, but is due to go out in style at the beginning of next year.

She and co-star Brooke Vincent were spotted filming scenes of their lesbian wedding last month, which saw Sian running away from her bride-to-be on the big day after discovering she had been unfaithful.

Real-life love: Sacha arrived at the event hand-in-hand with her boyfriend, property surveyor Josh Wakefield

Feeling the cold? Sacha and Corrie star Georgina May Foot both wore their legs bare

Rumours that Sian decides to call time on their relationship for good, might now be a dead give-away after Sacha has now left the show.

Meanwhile Catherine Tyldesley, who plays Eva Price in the popular northern soap, was dressed to impress.

The 27-year-old arrived at Corrie's Christmas party in a festive red dress.

Show stealer: Catherine look great in her festive coloured dress

Red temptress: Catherine Tyldesley, who plays Eva Price in the popular northern soap, was dressed to impress

Catherine showed off her womanly curves in the lowcut knee-length dress which she teamed with a pair of creme coloured high heels.

She wore her blonde hair down and accessorised the outfit with a metallic gold clutch bag.

The actress had tweeted earlier in the evening: 'what? Pre party Champagne with Debbie Rush and @lane_paula ??? Booom! Cant wait to dance my toes off! (sic).'

Party girls: Catherine and Paula Lane pose for a quick picture in the toilets

Fellow cast member Paula Lane was looking foward to the party too after a tough day on set.

Paula, who plays Kylie Platt, said on Twitter: 'Filming some very emotional scenes today with my on screen big sis @katherine_kelly. Everyone is gonna miss her so much :-( (sic).'

The party didn't last long for Paula and she left shortly after midnight.

Feeling festive: Paula Lane and Niki Patel were decked out in their best for the occasion

Stalwarts: Sally Dynevor and Julie Hesmondhalgh arrive for the party in good spirits

She tweeted: 'I had the best night ever! Corrie Xmas parties rock! Off to meet the special man in my life now @SirTomShaw!'

Other stars that attended the party included Sally Dynevor, who plays Sally Webster, and Julie Hesmondhalgh, who plays Hayley Cropper.

Neither Sally or Julie could compere to Catherine's hot red dress and the pair both wore more conservative black numbers.

Wrapped up: Kate Ford and Jane Danson were keeping warm in rather more clothes than some of their co-stars

Alison King arrived with a very startled looking Adam Huckett.

Alison, who is known for her portrayal of factory owner Carla Connor, was all smiles for the camera.

However, her sound technician fiancé closed his eyes for one shot and grimaced as Alison pulled him towards the entrance of the party.

Camera shy: Adam did not seem to be in the party mood, unlike Alison who was all smiles

Camera shy: Adam Huckett did not seem to be in the party mood, unlike Alison King who was all smiles

That's one way to steal the spotlight! Catherine Tlydesley arrives at Coronation Street in a plunging maxi dress

By Sarah Fitzmaurice

Last updated at 11:10 PM on 15th August 2011

She is one of the newest recruits to the cobbles but Catherine Tyldesley is certainly making an impression.

The Coronation Street actress arrived for work today in a plunging navy maxi dress, which certainly brought a touch of glamour to the Manchester set.

Catherine, 27, who once weighed 14-and-a-half stone, showed off her curves in the dark blue maxi dress which she had teamed with gold jewellery, including a long pendant and a shorter necklace.

Cutie on the cobbles: Actress Catherine Tyldesley arrives for work at Coronation Street in a plunging navy maxi dress

The actress, who plays Eva Price on the Weatherfield-based soap, had woken up in a good mood and was ready to approach her working day with plenty of enthusiasm.

The Salford-born actress tweeted: ‘Im awake! Woop de woop - off to shoots some fab scenes on my fave street. Gosh Im a lucky bunny :-) Have a great day guys! Xxxx’

Last month the actress revealed that she had once tipped the scales at nearly fifteen stone and was told by directors she would only ever get the larger lady roles.

Look at me now: The 27-year-old actress once weighed fourteen and a half stone and was told by directors she would only pay 'fat girl' roles

Stylish: Catherine, who plays Eva Price on the soap, had tweeted that she was in a great mood as she made her way to work

‘I remember going for an audition and the director laughing and saying: “You’ll only ever play the fat, funny friend,”’ the actress told The Mirror last month.

She added: ‘I was 17 or 18 at the time and I was absolutely devastated.
‘But, in a way, it was the best thing that the person could have said to me because I thought, “No, I won’t. I’ll show you.”’

New recruits: Catherine joined the cobbles with Michelle Collins, who plays her mother, and John Michie

And looking at these snaps she is certainly looking in great shape these days.

Catherine, who is also a trained a singer, got her TV break in 2006 when she appeared in Holby City.

Last year she spent two months playing prison officer Abi Peterson in Emmerdale.

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