Ellie Leach


Ellie Louise Leach is an English actress who portrays the role of Faye Windass on ITV soap opera Coronation Street.

Early and personal life

Leach was born in Bury, Greater Manchester and she has a younger sister, Daisy. Leach attended Fairfield High School for Girls and currently studies performing arts at a further education college. Leach is the cousin of Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster in Coronation Street.

Career

Leach began her television career appearing in commercials for Staples and McDonald's. In 2009, Leach appeared in the film A Boy Called Dad. In 2010, Leach appeared in an episode of Moving On as Stacy. In 2011, Leach successfully landed the role of Faye Butler, a potential adoptive child for Anna and Eddie Windass.

Awards and nominations