Kirk Sutherland first appeared on Coronation Street's cobbles in May 2000, and the character has been played by actor Andy Whyment, 39, ever since.
Kirk is the older brother of Maria, played by Samia Longchambon, and in real life the actor who plays him is happily settled down with wife, Nichola, and their two children.
Andy and his family live in a Manchester-based abode, and we get the occasional peek inside when Andy takes to his Instagram.
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