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Tania Mallet, an English actress and model, is perhaps best remembered for her role as Tilly Masterson in the iconic James Bond film Goldfinger (1964). Born on 19 May 1941 in Blackpool, she was the daughter of Russian noblewoman Olga Mironoff, a former chorus girl, and English millionaire car salesman Henry Mallet. Her maternal grandfather, Pyotr Mironov, was a colonel in the Imperial Russian army and a member of the Russian aristocracy, while her great-grandmother, Countess Lydia Andreevna Kamenskaya, was a descendant of Count Mikhail Fedotovich Kamensky, a renowned Russian general in the Napoleonic Wars. Tania’s distinctive name was often… Read more »

Nikki Ann Sanderson, born on 28 March 1984 in Blackpool, is an accomplished actress and former glamour model, best known for her roles in popular television soap operas. She gained widespread recognition for portraying Candice Stowe in Coronation Street, Dawn Bellamy in Heartbeat, and Maxine Minniver in Hollyoaks. Throughout her career, Sanderson has not only excelled as an actress but has also showcased her talents as a television presenter on various programmes, including CD, Junior Eurovision: The British Final, and Ministry of Mayhem. Sanderson’s acting career began in 1999 when she joined Coronation Street as Candice Stowe, a character who… Read more »

Lucy Fallon rose to prominence through her portrayal of Bethany Platt in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, a role she played from 2015 to 2020, and again from 2023 onwards. Her powerful performance in the role earned her multiple prestigious awards, including two British Soap Awards, an Inside Soap Award, and a National Television Award. Born on 13 November 1995 in Blackpool, Lucy is the daughter of engineer Andrew Fallon and accountant Angela Fallon. She was raised in Cleveleys alongside her two older sisters, Rachel and Laura. From a very young age, Fallon showed a strong interest in the… Read more »

Jenna-Louise Coleman, born on 27 April 1986 in Blackpool, is the daughter of Karen and Keith Coleman. Her father works as a joiner, specialising in bar and restaurant interiors, and her older brother Ben has followed a similar profession. Coleman’s heritage includes English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish roots, and she was reportedly named by her grandmother after the character Jenna Wade from the American TV series Dallas. She attended Arnold School in Blackpool, where she served as head girl and demonstrated early promise in the arts. At just 10 years old, she performed in a professional production of Summer Holiday… Read more »