CORONATION Street actor Mollie Gallagher has paid tribute to Sophie Lancaster and her mum Sylvia as she wins her first National Television Award.
The young actress picked up the award for serial drama performance for her portrayal of Nina Lucas - a goth who is viciously attacked for her choice of clothing, resulting in the death of her boyfriend Seb Franklin.
Mollie, who has previously reveealed she worked as a seat filler at the same ceremony three years ago, looked stunned as she beat rivals including EastEnders' Danny Dyer and her co-star Sally Carman to pick up the gong.
But as she celebrated her amazing achievement, Mollie made a point to pay tribute to Sophie Lancaster - whose tragic true story and death inspired the storyline..
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