Tina Michelle O'Brien (born 7 August 1983) is an English actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Sarah Platt in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street (1999–2008, 2015–present). She also appeared in the BBC One drama series Waterloo Road (2010–2011).
Tina O'Brien | |
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 O'Brien in 2011 | |
| Born | Tina Michelle O'Brien 7 August 1983 Rusholme, Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Television | Coronation Street (1999–2008, 2015–present) Waterloo Road (2010–2011) Strictly Come Dancing (2010) Casualty (2011, 2014) |
| Spouse |
Adam Crofts (m. 2018) |
| Partner | Ryan Thomas (2003–2009) |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editBorn in Rusholme, Manchester, England, O'Brien was educated at Trinity C.E. High School. Her early acting roles included Children's Ward in 1997, The Cops in 1998 and Clocking Off in 2000. At the age of sixteen, she joined Coronation Street in October 1999, taking over the role of Sarah Platt from actress Lynsay King. Sarah's pregnancy with Bethany Platt won O'Brien Best Storyline at the British Soap Awards.[1] She also won Best Newcomer at the National Television Awards[2] and the TV Quick Awards.[3]
Her first role after leaving Coronation Street was in the 2007 pantomime at Manchester Opera House, where she played the title character of Cinderella. Her first television role post-Coronation Street was in the ITV police television drama Blue Murder, filmed whilst four months pregnant, in which she played a character called Amy Kirkland. O'Brien expressed interest in doing televised dramas and theatre work,[4] although after becoming pregnant, she decided to put her career on hold.[5]
In 2010, O'Brien starred in the sixth series of the BBC school drama Waterloo Road as Bex Fisher, the eldest daughter of the new headteacher Karen Fisher (Amanda Burton).[6] In 2010, she also appeared in The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister, in which she played the character of Miss Browne, a role which required her first on-screen lesbian kiss.[7] Later in 2010, she appeared as a character in the new television drama Accused, written by Jimmy McGovern,[7] as well as starring in the 2010 series of Strictly Come Dancing.[8] Her partner was Jared Murillo, and she was unable to perform in the third week due to illness. O'Brien was eliminated in the fifth week of the competition after failing to impress the viewers with her Argentine Tango. She fell into the bottom two alongside Felicity Kendal, who was saved thanks to the public vote. From 4 December 2010 to 3 January 2011, O'Brien played the title character of Snow White in Manchester Opera House's 2010/2011 pantomime.[9] Between 14 January and 13 February 2011, she participated in the 2011 Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.[10]
In October 2014, O'Brien announced that she would be reprising her role of Sarah Platt in Coronation Street in early 2015. The character returned on an episode broadcast on 30 March 2015.[11]
Personal life
editO'Brien used to do gymnastics until she was 10 years old. She gave it up in favour of acting as her family could not afford for her to do both.[12]
O'Brien is the godmother of Emily Walton, who played the original Bethany Platt, her on-screen daughter.
O'Brien was in a relationship with Ryan Thomas from 2003 to 2009.[13] They have one daughter, Scarlett,[14][15] born 26 October 2008, who is now playing Izzy Charles in the 2023 reboot of Waterloo Road.[16]
O'Brien married Adam Crofts on New Year's Eve 2018. They have one son.[17]
Filmography
editTelevision
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Children's Ward | Claire | Regular role |
| 1998 | The Cops | Underage Girl | 1 episode |
| 1999–2008, 2015–present | Coronation Street | Sarah-Louise Platt | Regular role |
| 2000 | Clocking Off | Adele Kolakowski | Episode: "Yvonne's Story" |
| 2002 | Dick Whittington | Maid of Tonga | Television film |
| 2004, 2007, 2015, 2022, 2023 | This Morning | Herself | 6 episodes |
| 2004, 2007 | Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway | 2 episodes | |
| 2005 | Coronation Street: Pantomime | Sarah-Louise Platt | Television special |
| GMTV with Lorraine | Herself | 1 episode | |
| 2009 | Blue Murder | Amy Kirkland | Episode: "This Charming Man" |
| 2009, 2010 | Loose Women | Herself | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | Xposé | 1 episode | |
| 2010 | The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister | Miss Browne | TV mini-series |
| The Alan Titchmarsh Show | Herself | 1 episode | |
| BBC Breakfast | |||
| 2010–2011 | Waterloo Road | Bex Fisher | Recurring role (season 6) |
| 2010 | Accused | Leanne Lang | Episode: "Helen's Story" |
| Strictly Come Dancing | Herself | Contestant; participant | |
| 2011, 2014 | Casualty | Chloe Trent/Olivia Tindal | 4 episodes |
| 2012 | Call the Midwife | Cathy Powell | 1 episode |
| Crime Stories | Justine Peplow | ||
| The Corrie Years | Herself | 3 episodes | |
| 2014 | Doctors | Nikki Faulks | Episode: "About the Boy" |
| Gail & Me: 40 Years on Coronation Street | Herself | Television special | |
| 2016 | All Star Mr & Mrs | 1 episode |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Blink | Bride | Short film |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6th National Television Awards | Most Popular Newcomer | Won | [2] |
| 2000 | TV Quick Awards | Best Soap Newcomer | Won | [3] |
| 2005 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [18] |
| 2005 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [18] |
| 2006 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [18] |
| 2007 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [19] |
| 2007 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Couple (shared with Ryan Thomas) | Nominated | [19] |
| 2008 | Digital Spy Soap Awards | Most Popular Actress | Nominated | [20] |
| 2016 | The British Soap Awards | Best Female Dramatic Performance | Nominated | [21] |
| 2016 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actress | Shortlisted | [22] |
| 2016 | Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Actress | Fourth | [23] |
| 2019 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | [24] |
| 2022 | The British Soap Awards | Best Leading Performer | Nominated | [25] |
References
edit- ^ Wilkes, Neil (29 May 2000). "British Soap Awards 2000". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 25 January 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ a b "National Television Awards: The winners". BBC. 10 October 2000. Archived from the original on 12 December 2003. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ a b Wilkes, Neil (6 September 2000). "Ali G clears up at TV Quick Awards". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (30 December 2007). "Tina O'Brien wants "meaty" drama role". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 8 November 2008. Retrieved 31 December 2007.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (26 July 2009). "O'Brien: 'Corrie return might be a strain'". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ Davies, Rebecca (21 December 2009). "Ex-Corrie star joins 'Waterloo Road'". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 18 April 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2010.
- ^ a b Millar, Paul (7 June 2010). "Tina O'Brien: 'Lesbian kiss felt normal'". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 11 June 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ Daniels, Colin (24 July 2010). "Tina O'Brien signs up for 'Strictly'?". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 24 July 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ "Corrie's Tina O'Brien is Snow White - News - Whatsonstage.com". Archived from the original on 5 November 2010. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- ^ "The Show — Strictly Come Dancing — The Live TourStrictly Come Dancing — The Live Tour". Strictlycomedancinglive.com. Archived from the original on 23 June 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (28 March 2015). "Coronation Street spoiler video: See Sarah Platt's return scene". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien: 'Strictly is the bravest thing I've ever done'". 8 February 2015. Archived from the original on 23 November 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (2 March 2008). "Ex-Corrie star Tina buys new home". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 5 March 2008. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (5 April 2008). "Tina O'Brien is expecting first child". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2008.
- ^ Fletcher, Alex (27 October 2008). "Tina O'Brien gives birth to daughter". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 29 October 2008. Retrieved 27 October 2008.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Katie (3 January 2023). "Ryan Thomas gives his verdict as daughter Scarlett makes BBC Waterloo Road debut". Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ Dray, Kayleigh (4 November 2014). "Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien reveals beautiful baby boy name". Closer. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ a b c "British Television Soap Awards". thecustard.tv. Archived from the original on 2 February 2008. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
- ^ a b Green, Kris (3 July 2007). "Inside Soap Awards 2007: The Nominations". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi (UK) Ltd. Archived from the original on 21 June 2011. Retrieved 31 August 2010.
- ^ Green, Kris (21 March 2008). "Digital Spy Soap Awards 2008: The Winners". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
- ^ "British Soap Awards 2016 full winners list: Did your favourites take home prizes?". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ Lindsay, Duncan (26 September 2016). "Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale: Inside Soap Awards shortlist is revealed". Metro. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
- ^ Eames, Tom (24 December 2016). "Your Digital Spy Reader Awards soap winners of 2016: Emmerdale wins six awards". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2019 longlist has been revealed". Digital Spy. July 2019.
- ^ Houghton, Rianne (21 April 2022). "British Soap Awards 2022 reveals longlist for viewer categories". Digital Spy. (Hearst Communications). Retrieved 19 May 2022.
External links
edit- Tina O'Brien at IMDb