Former Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has swapped the cobbles for treading the boards. The actor, 32, has landed a role in a new theatre production just weeks after bowing out of the ITV soap.
Charlie shared his exciting news with his fans today – revealing it was something his mum really wanted him to do. He explained: “When I first announced to my (utterly bewildered) parents, about 1000 years ago, that I wanted to make a try at being an Actor, my Mum (presumably after the shock and disappointment had worn off) gave me three provisos, if this was the path I wished for myself. “Three things she wanted for my life and career. “Very pleased to say that, as of today, I've ticked the second off that list.
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