Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon’s character Maria Connor has been a staple part of the soap since she first graced the cobbles on 19 May 2000.The character of Maria has been the centre of some major storylines and, as a result, she’s become a household name for Corrie fans.
Samia Longchambon, née Ghadie, 38, was born in Eccles, Greater Manchester, and first appeared in the hit ITV soap as a kennel worker before getting engaged to Tyrone Dobbs as he proposed on top of the Blackpool Tower in iconic scenes.
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