Corrie's Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson on filming their final scenes together

'We've been crying all the time': Corrie's Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson on filming their final scenes together

By Georgina Littlejohn

Last updated at 8:03 AM on 13th December 2011


They play on-screen lesbian loves which has resulted in them becoming the very best of friends off-screen.

And Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson say that when it came to filming their last ever scenes together, the tears were very real.

Brooke and Sacha, both 19, have been involved in a lesbian storyline on Coronation Street since April 2010.

Blushing brides: Corrie's Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson head to church to get married this Christmas - but in true soap style, it doesn't go smoothly

Last month, fans of the soap were treated to exclusive shots of the pair filming scenes of the lesbian wedding, which saw Sacha's character Sian Powers running away from her bride-to-be Sophie Webster, played by Brooke, on the big day after discovering that she had been unfaithful.

A fortnight later, Sacha filmed her last scenes after she announced she was leaving the soap.

We love each other really! The girls indulged in a mock fight as they spoke about filming their last scenes together

Emotional: Brooke and Sacha pretend to look exhausted after their mock fight - but said their last scenes left them in floods of tears

And speaking to New! magazine this week, both girls said they found shooting her last moments on the cobbles to be very emotional.

Brooke said: 'We’ve been crying all the time. Normally, when one of us has to cry for a scene, we burst out laughing, but this time we both had tears streaming down our faces.

Runaway bride: Sian is seen fleeing the church after learning about Sophie's infidelity

The full interview with Brooke and Sacha is in this week's new! magazine out today

'I was actually on the verge of being sick. It was horrible.'

After being in an on-screen gay relationship for so long, Brooke said she was annoyed that the scriptwriters have made Sophie straight again.

She said: 'We’ve had so much support and recognition for this storyline, so for them to make her straight again would be the worst thing ever.

'What we’ve done has brought confidence to people. One girl told me that when her nan tells people she’s a lesbian, she says, "You know, like those two girls off Corrie." It’s so nice people can relate to us.'

But as Sacha bids farewell to the soap after two years, she said filming the wedding scenes has not made her desperate to get hitched herself.

She said: 'I like the idea of getting married. But when you get married in real life, you don’t have to do it again and again and again – hopefully.'

• Read the full story in this week's new! magazine - out today

Bosom buddies: Brooke and Sacha are now best friends in real life and are often seen out on the town together

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Coronation Street's Sacha Parkinson flaunts her legs in a flirty skirt for the Christmas party

Light as a feather! Coronation Street's Sacha Parkinson flaunts her legs in a flirty skirt for the Christmas party

By J J Anisiobi and Holly Thomas

Last updated at 4:03 PM on 10th December 2011


She may be bowing out of the show early next year, but it seems Coronation Street star Sacha Parkinson is determined to make her exit in style.

The 19-year-old turned up to the soap's Christmas party at Suede in Manchester showing off her legs in a flirty feathered skirt.

She was accompanied by her boyfriend, property surveyor Josh Wakefield.

Flirty in feathers: Sacha Parkinson turned up to Coronation Street's Christmas party at Suede in Manchester showing off her legs in a fun skirt

She teamed her skirt with a structured black corset bra and short leather jacket.

Clearly excited for her night out, she tweeted beforehand: 'Too excited to see everyone tonightttt! Works party and then #Ambition at Über Lounge! Wooo!'


Sacha has been playing Sian Powers on the ITV soap since 2009, but is due to go out in style at the beginning of next year.

She and co-star Brooke Vincent were spotted filming scenes of their lesbian wedding last month, which saw Sian running away from her bride-to-be on the big day after discovering she had been unfaithful.

Real-life love: Sacha arrived at the event hand-in-hand with her boyfriend, property surveyor Josh Wakefield

Feeling the cold? Sacha and Corrie star Georgina May Foot both wore their legs bare

Rumours that Sian decides to call time on their relationship for good, might now be a dead give-away after Sacha has now left the show.

Meanwhile Catherine Tyldesley, who plays Eva Price in the popular northern soap, was dressed to impress.

The 27-year-old arrived at Corrie's Christmas party in a festive red dress.

Red temptress: Catherine Tyldesley, who plays Eva Price in the popular northern soap, was dressed to impress

Catherine showed off her womanly curves in the lowcut knee-length dress which she teamed with a pair of creme coloured high heels.

She wore her blonde hair down and accessorised the outfit with a metallic gold clutch bag.

The actress had tweeted earlier in the evening: 'what? Pre party Champagne with Debbie Rush and @lane_paula ??? Booom! Cant wait to dance my toes off! (sic).'

Party girls: Catherine and Paula Lane pose for a quick picture in the toilets

Fellow cast member Paula Lane was looking foward to the party too after a tough day on set.

Paula, who plays Kylie Platt, said on Twitter: 'Filming some very emotional scenes today with my on screen big sis @katherine_kelly. Everyone is gonna miss her so much :-( (sic).'

The party didn't last long for Paula and she left shortly after midnight.

Feeling festive: Paula Lane and Niki Patel were decked out in their best for the occasion

Stalwarts: Sally Dynevor and Julie Hesmondhalgh arrive for the party in good spirits

She tweeted: 'I had the best night ever! Corrie Xmas parties rock! Off to meet the special man in my life now @SirTomShaw!'

Other stars that attended the party included Sally Dynevor, who plays Sally Webster, and Julie Hesmondhalgh, who plays Hayley Cropper.

Neither Sally or Julie could compere to Catherine's hot red dress and the pair both wore more conservative black numbers.

Wrapped up: Kate Ford and Jane Danson were keeping warm in rather more clothes than some of their co-stars

Alison King arrived with a very startled looking Adam Huckett.

Alison, who is known for her portrayal of factory owner Carla Connor, was all smiles for the camera.

However, her sound technician fiancé closed his eyes for one shot and grimaced as Alison pulled him towards the entrance of the party.

Camera shy: Adam Huckett did not seem to be in the party mood, unlike Alison King who was all smiles

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Sacha Parkinson has left Corrie but can't keep away from on-screen lesbian lover Brooke Vincent

Bosom buddies! Sacha Parkinson has left Corrie but can't keep away from on-screen lesbian lover Brooke Vincent

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 6:32 PM on 28th November 2011

She may have bid Coronation Street a tearful goodbye this month.

But Sacha Parkinson, who plays lesbian Sian Powers in the soap, can't seem to tear herself away from Brooke Vincent, her on-screen lover.

The pair were spotted wheeling matching leopard-print suitcases down the platform at Manchester Piccadilly station today, while their mothers followed on behind.

Friends without benefits: Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson AKA Corrie's lesbian couple board a train with their mothers

BFFs: The girls even wheeled matching leopard-print suitcases along the platform

The two 19-year-olds looked relaxed in jeans and brightly-coloured trainers.
Sacha kept out the winter chill in an on-trend feather jacket, while Brooke wore leather.
Brooke also wore a T-shire that bore the slogan: 'I heart shoes, bags and boys' - just in case anyone was in any doubt over the girls' relationship off screen.


Their mothers also looked chic and youthful, appearing more like the girls' sisters.

Mothers or sisters? Both of the girls' mothers looked more like their sisters

And it seems the girls shared their journey to London with the Prime Minister.

Brooke tweeted: 'Only Sat On The Train With Mr David Cameron!!! Go On Son In Your Suit!!!!'

Sacha has been playing Sian Powers on the ITV soap since 2009, but is due to go out in style at the beginning of next year.

Sad goodbye: The girls hug at Sacha's Corrie leaving do, which had a Toy Story theme

Brides to be: Brooke tweeted this picture of her and Sacha wearing matching wedding dresses in their last Corrie scenes together

She and Brooke were spotted filming scenes of their lesbian wedding a couple of weeks ago, which saw Sian running away from her bride-to-be on the big day after discovering she had been unfaithful.

Rumours that Sian decides to call time on their relationship for good, might now be a dead give-away after Sacha has now left the show.

But, before she bowed out, the pair were photographed after their final scene on the soap in matching wedding dresses and less attractive dressing gowns and hair nets.

Brooke posted the picture on Twitter writing: 'Us After Our Last Ever Scene Together For Now Anyways Gonna Miss My Twinny.'

The pair have been firm friends for a while and enjoyed a girlie holiday to Spain earlier this year.


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Coronation Street SPOILER ALERT :Sian and Sophie's Wedding

SPOILER ALERT: Coronation Street's lesbian brides wear matching dresses to wedding... but Sian runs away after she discovers Sophie cheated on her

By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 10:51 PM on 9th November 2011

Teenage brides Sian Powers and Sophie Webster can barely contain their matching meringue dresses as a chase scene unfolds on their wedding day.

The Coronation Street stars, played by Sacha Parkinson and Sophie Webster, head to the church with the intention of living happily ever after and being Weatherfield's first lesbian marriage.

However, when Sian discovers Sophie has cheated on her, she flees the altar and leaves her other half desperately trying to catch up with her.

Busted: Coronation Street stars Sacha Parkinson and Brooke Vincent wear matching dresses from Forever Unique to the wedding, before Sian does a runner after discovering Sophie cheated on her

The storyline has been scripted in a bid to write Parkinson out of the ITV soap, after she decided to quit in order to pursue other roles.

The girls tweeted about their day, with Sacha saying: 'In the church filming the wedding! Awwww! My last block is proving to be very emotional! #9Days #CoronationStreet!'

Come back! Sian flees Sophie after learning of her infidelities, trying to run in her meringue dress

Don't leave me! Things go from bad to worse after Sian discovers the truth

Brooke, who has double the number of followers, added: 'Going To Honestly Miss My Friend When She Goes I'm Sat In The Winny Filling Up @SachaLParkinson #themiddleoftheend #3years'

In October, viewers saw Sophie pop the question to Sian largely due to her guilt over kissing rebellious Amber Kalirai, portrayed by Nikki Patel, during a night out.

Belles of the ball: Both girls struggle with their large dresses as they embark on a chase scene

British actress Sacha, 19, said: 'Sophie proposes because she's confused by the feelings she's having for Amber.
'She decides the one thing that will keep her and Sian together is if they get married. But their parents aren't exactly on board, so it looks like things aren't going to go very smoothly.'
Meanwhile, Brooke, also 19, said: 'I think after this kiss, Sophie starts feeling something for Amber.

Are you next? Helen Flanagan (L) who plays Rosie Webster arrived in a blue dress from Forever Unique shortly before her onscreen boyfriend played by Ryan Thomas

Father of the bride: Michael Le Vell (L) was seen walking around on set as Barbara Knox who plays Rita Sullivan arrived

More guests arrive: Actresses Katy Cavanagh (L) and Sue Cleaver were on set in glamorous wedding attire

Peek-a-boo: The cast were caught preparing themselves for the dramatic scenes at the altar

'I think she's never been able to put her finger on it before this, and then because it's happened and she's seen that Amber's willing to go that extra mile to just prove something to somebody, I think she kind of likes that. She's kind of in love with the whole Amber attitude.'
Last year, 17-year-old Sophie became Corrie's first ever lesbian character after former resident Violet Wilson, played by Jenny Platt, was originally intended to embark on a same-sex relationship.
In November 2010, Coronation Street won the new Broadcast Of The Year award at the Stonewall Awards ceremony in recognition of the gay storyline.

Helping hand: A member of the crew holds the girls belongings as they try to walk in their dresses

Feeling the cold: The actresses were spotted wearing dressing gowns over their wedding dresses to keep warm in between takes

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