Catherine Tyldesley
Catherine Tyldesley (born 17 September 1983) is an English actress, comedian and model known for her roles as Iris Moss in the BBC drama Lilies, Eva Price on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2011 to 2018 and Karen Norris in BBC One sitcom Scarborough in 2019.[1]
Catherine Tyldesley | |
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Tyldesley at the Manchester Opera House for a performance of 9 to 5 in 2012 | |
| Born | 17 September 1983 Salford, England |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | Tom Pitfield (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Michael Vaughan (second cousin) |
| Website | www |
In 2019, Tyldesley participated in the seventeenth series of Strictly Come Dancing and was partnered with Johannes Radebe.[2]
Early life and career
Tyldesley is from Walkden, Greater Manchester.[3][4] She attended St. George's RC High School and Pendleton College before training at the Birmingham School of Acting (formerly the Birmingham School of Speech & Drama), graduating in 2005.[5][4]
Tyldesley's television credits include Coronation Street, Holby City, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Sorted, Florence Nightingale Red Riding, Shameless and Trollied. She played the lead role of Iris Moss in the Liverpool-set BBC drama Lilies.[6] She also appeared in the comedy television pilot Guantanamo Phil, part of the Channel 4 Comedy Showcase 2009.[7][8]
In 2010, Tyldesley played the role of Abi Peterson in Emmerdale for two months. Tyldesley sings in the range of mezzo-soprano.[5] She has also modelled for the House of Fraser.[9]
In 2016, she released her debut studio album, Rise.
Coronation Street
Tyldesley played a midwife in an episode broadcast on 13 January 2006. In May 2011, Tyldesley was cast in the regular role of Eva.[10] The actress began filming her first scenes that month.[10] During an interview with Digital Spy, Tyldesley revealed that there had been a lot of competition for the role of Eva and that she felt "incredibly lucky" to have secured the part.[11] Tyldesley said she felt "nervous" when she first arrived on set.[12] Speaking to What's on TV, she said that she had a "mini freak out" when filming her first scenes in The Rovers. Tyldesley added that Coronation Street is "absolutely legendary" and is thrilled to be a part of the cast.[12] After impressing producers, it was later confirmed that Tyldesley was to be kept on as a permanent member of the cast.[13] After signing a new six-month contract, an executive said that Eva will be involved in some "cracking" storylines towards the end of the year.[13] In May 2012, Tyldesley expressed her desire for a long-term stint on the show.[14] Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Tyldesley said "I've always wanted to be in Corrie. So when I got the phone call to tell me that I'd got the part, I was thrilled to bits."[14] She also added that Eva has got "so much scope".[14]
Before she appeared on screen, Eva was described as being "feisty".[10] Tyldesley revealed more about her character, saying "Eva is a little bit of a princess! She's been spoiled rotten, so she's somewhat high maintenance and a little bit of a drama queen. She's definitely used to getting her own way."[11] The actress said her character adores her mother and they share a great relationship.[11] When Eva enters the show, her circumstances force her to be more angry than she normally is. Tyldesley said that Eva does have a softer side, which she believed viewers would see in the future.[11] When asked why Eva and Karl do not get along, Tyldesley said "I think it's because they're both quite similar. When Eva first joins the street, she's had a little bit of turmoil with past relationships and things like that, so I think she feels like she wants to be quite selfish at the moment, which annoys Karl. But she's always been full of self-importance because she's always been spoiled – she's not known any different."[11] Tyldesley revealed that Eva is not a lesbian character, despite a newspaper report, and that she definitely loves the boys.[11] When asked about Eva's type, Tyldesley said that they would have to be "on her wavelength" as Eva gets bored and frustrated with people who are not on her level.[11] In May 2012, Tyldesley commented that Eva's glamorous lifestyle can be "straining" and she enjoys time off work so she can wear normal and more comfortable clothes.[15]
She wears the stuff I would never have the nerve to wear. It's weird, sometimes you just feel really glam and it's a nice feeling. Then other times you feel she's gone slightly overboard, ridiculous big hair and fake eyelashes – like TOWIE on Red Bull!
— Tyldesley explains Eva's sense of dress (2012)[15]
In December 2017, it was announced that Tyldesley had decided to leave the series; her final scenes aired on 3 August 2018.[16][17]
Personal life
Tyldesley's second cousin is former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan.[18]
In August 2014, Tyldesley announced she and her partner Tom Pitfield were expecting their first child.[19] On 30 August 2014, Tyldesley announced via Twitter that she was engaged to Pitfield.[20] She gave birth to son Alfie James on 18 March 2015. On 21 May 2016, Tyldesley married Pitfield. In October 2021, Tyldesley announced she and Pitfield were expecting their second child.[21] She gave birth to her daughter, Iris Ella, on 19 April 2022.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Holby City | Mackenzie James | Episode: "Mother Love" |
| 2006 | Coronation Street | Midwife | Episode: #1.6203 |
| 2006 | No Angels | Stephie | Episode: #3.2 |
| 2006 | Drop Dead Gorgeous | Rachel Worth | Episode: #1.1 |
| 2006 | Sorted | Female Viewer | Episode: #1.2 |
| 2007 | Lilies | Iris Moss | Series regular; All 8 episodes |
| 2007 | It's Adam and Shelley | Various | Episode: #1.1 |
| 2007 | The Street | Grace | Episode: "Taxi" |
| 2008 | Florence Nightingale | Parthenope | TV film |
| 2008 | Doctors | Lynne Hammerson | Episode: "Endless Love" |
| 2008 | The Jason Lewis Experience | Various | TV film |
| 2009 | Red Riding | Tessa | TV film |
| 2009 | Comedy Showcase | Louise | Episode: "Guantanamo Phil" |
| 2010 | Scallywagga | Psycho Sarah | Series regular; All 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Holby City | Jody Stevens | Episode: "Transgressions" |
| 2010 | Emmerdale | Abi Peterson | 20 episodes |
| 2011 | Shameless | Carly | Episode: "Wedding of Disaster" |
| 2011 | Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps | Amy | Episode: "Cheese Toastie" |
| 2011 | The Royal | Sheila Blunt | Episode: "Manoeuvres" |
| 2011 | Chickens | Mrs. Honeywell | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2011–2018 | Coronation Street | Eva Price | Series regular |
| 2011–2012 | Trollied | Emma | 8 episodes |
| 2019 | 15 Days | Sara | All 4 episodes |
| 2019 | Scarborough | Karen Norris | All 6 episodes |
| 2021 | Viewpoint | Kate Tuckman | All 5 episodes |
| 2021 | The Holden Girls: Mandy & Myrtle | Catherine Tyldesley | Episode: #1.1 |
| 2022 | McDonald and Dodds | Kate Porter | Episode: "Belvedere" |
Guest appearances
- Loose Women (2011) – Guest
- I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! NOW! (2011) – Guest panellist
- Life on Murs (2012) – Herself
- Lorraine (2012) – Guest
- Through the Keyhole (21 September 2013 & 17 February 2018) – Guest panellist
- All Star Family Fortunes[22] (17 February 2013 & 28 December 2013) – Contestant
- Tonight (2015-2017) - Herself
- Loose Women (2018) — Guest Panellist
- Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2018) - Herself-Contestant[23]
- Strictly Come Dancing (2019) - Herself-Contestant; series 17
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (2019) - Herself-Contestant
- The Weakest Link (2021) - Herself-Contestant; Strictly Come Dancing Special.
- Moneybags (2022) – Herself-Contestant; Moneybags Celebrity Special[24]
Discography
Studio album
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Rise |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [25] |
| 2012 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [26] |
| 2012 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Dressed Soap Star | Shortlisted | [27] |
| 2013 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [28] |
| 2014 | The British Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Nominated | [29] |
| 2017 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | [30] |
| 2017 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Bad Girl | Nominated | [30] |
| 2017 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Female | Shortlisted | [31] |
| 2018 | TV Choice Awards | Best Soap Actress | Nominated | [32] |
| 2018 | The British Soap Awards | Best Actress | Shortlisted | [33] |
| 2018 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Actress | Shortlisted | [34] |
| 2018 | Digital Spy Reader Awards | Best Soap Actor (Female) | Sixth | [35] |
References
- ^ Bourne, Dianne (9 December 2017). "Emotional Cath Tyldesley declares love for Corrie co-stars at Christmas party". men. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ^ Yeates, Cydney. "Strictly Come Dancing 2019 line-up: Catherine Tyldesley confirmed". Metro. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
- ^ "Walkden Actress to Wow Emmerdale". Manchester Evening News. 1 August 2010. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
- ^ a b Ryan, Kathryn (13 March 2008). . Salford Advertiser. Archived from the original on 20 May 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ a b Birmingham School of Acting – 2005 – Graduates – Catherine Tyldesley 6 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 22 December 2007.
- ^ ""Lilies" Press Pack: Catherine Tyldesley plays Iris". BBC Press Office. 18 December 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ Catherine Tyldesley at United Agents 14 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 23 July 2009.
- ^ Guantanamo Phil – Sitcom – British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ Tither, Helen (26 March 2007). "New 'costume drama' range from House of Fraser". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 22 December 2007.
- ^ a b c Kilkelly, Daniel (4 May 2011). "'Coronation Street' casts Stella's daughter". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g Kilkelly, Daniel (12 June 2011). "Catherine Tyldesley (Eva Price, Corrie)". Digital Spy. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ a b Kelly, Kristy (10 June 2011). "'Coronation Street' newcomer had "mini freak out"". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
- ^ a b Payne, Will (2 October 2011). "Catherine Tyldesley gets new six-month Coronation Street contract to play Eva Price". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ^ a b c Kilkelly, Daniel (21 May 2012). "'Coronation Street' Catherine Tyldesley wants long soap future". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ^ a b Millar, Paul (24 May 2012). "'Coronation Street' Tyldesley bemoans "exhausting" Eva glamour". Digital Spy. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
- ^ Dainty, Sophie (1 December 2017). "Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley is bowing out of her role as Eva Price". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ Chase, Stephanie (3 August 2018). "Coronation Street fans say a fond farewell to Eva Price as Catherine Tyldesley thanks them all". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "Catherine Tyldesley On Salford And Christopher Eccleston Playing Her Dad On Coronation Street - Salford Star - With Attitude & Love Xxx". Salford Star. 13 March 2017. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ "Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley pregnant with her first child: 'It just feels 100% right' - Mirror Online". Mirror.co.uk. 25 August 2014. from the original on 25 August 2014.
- ^ "Corrie's Catherine Tyldesley is engaged". RTÉ. 1 September 2014. from the original on 29 November 2017.
- ^ "Ex-Corrie barmaid Cath Tyldesley and husband announce they're expecting a baby". Mirror.ok.uk. 10 October 2021. from the original on 10 October 2021.
- ^ "All Star Family Fortunes Episode 1 |". itv.com. 28 November 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ "Tipping Point: Lucky Stars". radiotimes.com. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ "Celebrity Moneybags Press Pack". channel4.com/press. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (27 February 2012). "British Soap Awards 2012 voting opens, nominations revealed". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (19 July 2012). "Inside Soap Awards 2012 - longlist nominees in full". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 July 2012.
- ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2012: The Full Winners' List". Digital Spy. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (11 March 2013). "British Soap Awards 2013 voting opens, nominations revealed". Digital Spy. from the original on 1 November 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (17 March 2014). "British Soap Awards 2014 voting opens, longlist announced". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ a b Harp, Justin (22 August 2017). "Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks all make the Inside Soap Awards longlist". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (31 October 2017). "Inside Soap Awards 2017 shortlist revealed – which Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks stars are up for prizes?". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ "TV Choice Awards 2018". ITV. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ "British Soap Awards 2018 winners list in full: Coronation Street named best soap". The Independent. from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (16 October 2018). "Coronation Street tops Inside Soap Awards 2018 shortlist with 18 nominations". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ Robinson, Abby (28 December 2018). "Emmerdale wins big at the Digital Spy Reader Awards 2018". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
External links
- Catherine Tyldesley at IMDb
- Official Website