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English Actress Tina O’Brien

Tina O'Brien (born August 7, 1983) is an English actress. She is best known for playing the role of Sarah-Louise Platt on the show Coronation Street.

Born in Rusholme, Manchester, O'Brien left Trinity Church of England High School with nine GCSEs. She starred in the drama Children's Ward in 1997, The Cops in 1998 and Clocking Off in 2000. She joined Coronation Street on 31 October 1999, taking over the role of Sarah-Louise Platt from Lynsay King. At the age of sixteen, she was three years older than her character. Sarah's pregnancy with baby Bethany won O'Brien Best Storyline at the British Soap Awards. She has also won best newcomer at the National Television Awards. O'Brien revealed in the British press on 4 April 2007 that she would be leaving Coronation Street before the end of the year.

English Actress Tina O’Brien