Corrie favourite Samia Longchambon has been showered with love and well-wishes as she shared a heartwarming family milestone.The actress, famed for her portrayal of Maria Connor on the cobbles, has been lighting up our screens since 2000.
At 42, Samia continues to be an integral part of the hit ITV soap, especially as her on-screen son Liam (Charlie Wrenshall) faces a distressing bullying plot that's had viewers reaching for the tissues.
Off-screen, Samia juggles her role on the ITV hit with being a doting mum to two kids - Freya and Yves - and wife to Dancing On Ice hunk Sylvain Longchambon.
The couple, who fell for each other on the ice-skating competition, recently celebrated their 8th wedding anniversary, and Samia couldn't resist sharing the joy on Instagram.
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