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Corrie star Sam Aston's life - first job, stunning yoga teacher wife and sweet proposal
Coronation Street icon Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) faces police suspicion over the disappearance of his young son Joseph in upcoming scenes.The schoolboy went missing but has since returned home but questions remain over his whereabouts.Little Joseph disappeared when his dad informed the school, against his wishes, that he was being picked on.As the police investigation continues, Daily Star has taken a look into actor Sam Aston's life.The ITV soap star has been played the role of fan favourite Chesney since 2003.Viewers have watched the character grow up from Cilla's little son to a father of five.Like many child stars, the actor grew up on the show and has had a series of intense storylines including being held hostage, constantly getting dumped and becoming a single dad.Sam made his television debut at the age of five, as an extra in Eddie Mountain.The 28-year-old actor also appeared in Where the Heart Is and The Bill before joining the ITV soap.In 2003, he was cast in the role of Chesney in Coronation Street after four auditions.Sam was awarded Best Newcomer at the National Television Awards in 2004.The following year, the TV personality won Best Dramatic Performance for a Young Actor or Actress at the British Soap Awards.In October 2005, Sam presented the Queen with a bouquet at a party to celebrate 50 years of ITV.He appeared as Horrid Henry in the Children's Party At The Palace, an event to celebrate the 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II in June 2006.Sam has also appeared on All Star Family Fortunes with his family.Sam first met yoga teacher wife Briony on MSN messenger.They got chatting online as young smitten teenagers and romance soon blossomed."Briony and I met when I was about 15 or 16," he told the
